Co-foreman

About the role

At Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, our Co-Foremen are driven professionals ready to build their skills and grow into a Foreman position. Working side-by-side with an experienced Foreman, you’ll learn how to lead crews, manage daily jobsite operations, and uphold our standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. This role is designed for those who want to develop leadership skills while continuing impactful fieldwork. The Co-Foreman coordinates tasks, assists in monitoring project progress, and ensures work stays on track from both time and budgetary standpoints.

Responsibilities

• Assists Foreman with leading a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area
• Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to the job site
• Assesses conditions on-site; sets plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work—assigns duties to crew
• Installs products and services with support from a national team of trained professionals
• Innovates and troubleshoots situations to complete jobs to company standards and timetables
• Provides customers with superior quality and service while performing work onsite
• Ensures all final documentation is completed accurately and given to the proper parties
• Safely, correctly, and efficiently loads/unloads materials, tools, and equipment; cleans truck
• Performs installation duties according to instructions, methods, standards, and timetables
• Drives company vehicles safely and meets all requirements to operate them
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, accounting for labor hours and productivity
• Supervises, leads, and mentors a crew of two or more; leads crew in absence of Foreman
• Communicates with customers before, during, and after job completion, addressing any changes
• Completes necessary paperwork, check-in, and check-out procedures
• Fosters a positive team environment by building strong relationships and inspiring trust, professionalism, and respect
• Adheres to and promotes company workplace policies and procedures, including safety and anti-harassment policies
• Upholds the company’s positive image and reputation in the community
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate and work as a team player
• Experience leading crews or small teams
• Previous experience in construction, home services, trade work, or general labor
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
• Valid, non-restrictive driver’s license
• Ability to enter crawl spaces and other confined areas
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 22 kg (50 lbs), walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous labor under adverse conditions
• Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination; ability to quickly move arms and legs
• Excellent stamina and ability to read reports, data, and information on computer screens

Benefits

• Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($50-75k average)
• Best-in-class certification program with a clear path to career growth
• Tools and transportation to the job site provided
• Free pair of Red Wing boots provided every year
• Performance-based recognition, trips, and events
• Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday, and volunteer events
• Upward mobility—80% of promotions come from within
• Employee Ownership Program—share in the company’s success
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Work-life balance with 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays

Pay

$50,000–$75,000 average total compensation (base pay + bonus per job).

Working Conditions

• Lifts heavy objects up to 50 lbs and performs strenuous physical labor
• Walks and stands for long periods; requires excellent stamina
• Uses abdominal and lower back muscles to support lifting over time
• Requires good manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination, and quick arm/leg movement
• Works in crawl spaces and other confined areas
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job