Foreman
TerraFirma · Tumwater, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$26–$35/hrFull-time
Position Summary
You'll lead your crew from start to finish on every production job — coordinating tasks and assignments, monitoring project progress, and keeping work on track from both a time and budgetary standpoint. You'll mentor your team, deliver high-quality installations, and ensure every customer experience reflects the TerraFirma standard.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead, Manage & Accountability
- Lead a high-performance crew, coordinating assignments based on work priority, schedules, and workforce availability
- Supervise crew members and provide on-the-job training to Installers and Co-Foremen
- Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular safety checks — safety is non-negotiable on every job site
- Monitor project progress and keep jobs on track from a time and budgetary standpoint
- Motivate and recognize your team to foster a positive, high-performance work culture
- Address performance issues promptly and loop in the Production Manager as needed
- Installations
- Review job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed before arriving on site
- Assess job site conditions on arrival and set forth a clear plan — time allotment, tool needs, and work order
- Install TerraFirma products and services, driving quality workmanship and on-time completion
- Troubleshoot and innovate on the spot to resolve challenges and meet company standards and timetables
- Drive the company vehicle to and from the job site daily
- Work in small or tight enclosed spaces such as crawlspaces and basements safely
- Collect payment upon job completion and ensure all final documentation is completed accurately and submitted to the proper parties
- Customer Service
- Provide customers with superior quality and service while on site
- Keep customers informed throughout the project using TerraFirma's messaging system
- Clearly explain any job changes and obtain customer approval before proceeding
- Confirm satisfaction at completion — review all work to ensure it meets or exceeds expectations
- Leave every job site clean — often better than you found it
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of leadership experience as a Foreman or Project Lead
- Experience in foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, or concrete lifting preferred
- Prior experience installing Helical/Push Piers and/or Pin Piles a plus
- Strong communication skills — ability to motivate, delegate, and hold a team accountable
- Basic construction or mechanical knowledge with hands-on equipment experience
- Able to read and interpret engineering plans and job specifications
- Comfortable using mobile technology — phones, apps, and tablets — for project management
- Fluent in English (spoken, written); Spanish is a plus
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Valid driver's license or CDL with a clean driving record
- Must meet company vehicle insurance requirements
Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry materials up to 50lbs regularly
- Stand, walk, and perform strenuous labor for extended periods
- Work in small or tight enclosed spaces such as crawlspaces and basements
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Pay
- Competitive pay: $26-$35/hr DOE ($80,000-$140,000+ potential annual earnings with overtime and bonuses)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- 7 Paid Holidays + PTO
- Wellness Programs
- A family-oriented culture where you're treated like one of our own
Our Values: F.I.R.M.
At TerraFirma, our values aren't a poster on the wall — they're how we show up every day. We're looking for people who share our commitment to:
- Family — We treat our team like family and support each other on and off the job site
- Integrity — We do the right thing, even when no one is watching
- Resilience — We push through challenges and come out stronger
- Mastery — We take pride in our craft and always strive to be better