Foreman, Construction

Ausland Group•Grants Pass, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman coordinates daily field activities, directs crew members, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. Depending on the project, the Foreman may work alongside a Superintendent or independently oversee field operations on an assigned job. The role coordinates labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors as needed to maintain project schedules and meet project requirements. The Foreman is accountable for assigned tasks, crew performance, and workmanship while upholding Ausland Group’s safety standards and project objectives. The position is based in Southern Oregon, including Grants Pass and Eugene, and is classified as non-exempt, full-time with benefits. Wages depend on experience. The Foreman reports to the Superintendent / Project Manager for leadership accountability for project-level performance and to the Managing Senior Superintendent for project assignments and company-level labor and equipment resource management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four years of progressive commercial construction experience, including field supervision or crew leadership.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Complete OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training within six months of hire.
Obtain CPR / First Aid certification within six months of hire.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Demonstrated leadership, crew supervision, and task-coordination skills.
Knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
Experience with construction layout using automatic levels and transits.
Understanding of construction safety standards and practices.
Ability to apply basic mathematics, including algebra and geometry, to field operations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead production crew members in safe and efficient construction practices and equipment use, and direct onsite crew work as specified by the Superintendent.
Train laborers, verify their progress, provide performance feedback, address crew issues, and report policy violations to the appropriate senior or administrative staff.
Communicate company information and project requirements to field staff and support company values and crew members’ career development.
Ensure work is completed efficiently and meets cost, quality, quantity, and production objectives.
Review construction documents ahead of scheduled work and seek resolution of questions before work begins.
Plan labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals in advance to maintain uninterrupted work; work early or late as needed to ensure resources are ready.
Use laborers and skilled trades effectively and communicate client-specific needs to the crew before work begins.
Ensure trailers, trucks, and equipment are safe, clean, orderly, and ready for use; promptly report damage.
Keep the Superintendent informed of progress and issues and recommend adjustments needed to meet daily goals.
Maintain project administrative procedures, including job costing, purchase orders, equipment tracking, and timecard reporting.
Hold weekly Tool Box Talk safety meetings and enforce site cleanliness, safety, health, and substance-abuse standards.
Oversee compliance with project safety requirements, including project-specific safety plans, fall-protection plans, and MSDS documentation.
Promote safe and efficient equipment, truck, and trailer use; promptly report injuries to the Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, and People Success.
Be responsible for work layout, maintain as-built documents, and coordinate scheduled or necessary quality-control measures with the Superintendent.