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, objectives, 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 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 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 customer before, during, and after completion of job, addressing any changes prior to implementing them
• 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
• Previous experience in the construction or home services industry and/or 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
• 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
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

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 opportunities for elite 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: 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
• US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & 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 & short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance