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 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 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 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 the absence of the 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
• 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 under adverse conditions
• Good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
• Excellent stamina and ability to quickly move arms and legs
• 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 recognition, trips, and events
• Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday, and volunteer events
• Upward mobility—80% of promotions are internal
• Employee Ownership Program—share in the company’s success
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Work-life balance with 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays

Pay

Competitive base pay with bonuses paid per job, averaging $50,000–$75,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) and 6 paid holidays.

Working Conditions

The position involves lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs, walking and standing for long periods, and performing strenuous physical labor. The role requires good manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination, and the ability to quickly move arms and legs. Employees must have excellent stamina and the ability to work in confined spaces such as crawl spaces. Regular and reliable attendance is essential.