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 acts as both a leader and a contributor, coordinating tasks based on work priority, schedules, and workforce availability, while assisting in monitoring project progress to keep it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint.

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 of the job once on-site; sets forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work—assigns duties to crew
• Installs products and services with the support of a national team of trained professionals
• Innovates and troubleshoots situations as needed to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables
• Provides customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work
• Ensures all final documentation is completed accurately and given to the proper parties
• Safely, correctly, and efficiently loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment, and cleans truck
• Performs installation duties according to instructions, methods, standards, and timetables provided by the Foreman and Company
• Drives company vehicles safely and meets all requirements to operate a company vehicle
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, accounting for labor hours and productivity
• Assists in supervising, leading, and mentoring a crew of two or more people; leads crew in absence of Foreman
• Communicates with customers before, during, and after job completion, addressing any changes prior to implementation
• Completes necessary paperwork, check-in, and check-out procedures as needed
• Fosters a positive team environment by building strong relationships and inspiring mutual trust, professionalism, integrity, 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, ability to motivate, and be a team player
• Experience leading crews or small teams required
• Previous experience working in the construction or home services industry and/or trade work or general labor required
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
• Valid, non-restrictive driver’s license
• Ability to enter crawl spaces and other confined areas
• Knowledge of trade-specific tools for installations and correct use and care of equipment
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 22 kg (50 lbs.), walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
• Good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
• Ability to quickly move arms and legs and excellent stamina
• Ability to read reports, data, statistics, and information on computer screens

Working Conditions

The position requires lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), walking and standing for long periods, and performing strenuous physical labor. The employee must lift, push, pull, or carry objects; use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lift and carry heavy loads. The role demands good manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination, and the ability to quickly move arms and legs. Excellent stamina is required, along with the ability to see and 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 are from within
• Employee Ownership Program—share in the company’s success
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Work-life balance: 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays

US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid maternity leave.

Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long- and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role in South Carolina is $14.95 - $17.59 per hour. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.