Foreman - Winchester, VA

About the role

This full-time jobsite Foreman role assists Superintendents and the internal project team with daily tasks, including coordinating subcontractors, reviewing material deliveries, and ensuring quality of installations. Depending on experience and preference, the Foreman may also run their own project. The position reports to the site Superintendent with oversight from the Director of Field Operations. Daily travel to a project within a 0–120-mile radius may be required; additional travel outside this radius may qualify for a salary premium based on distance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily jobsite needs with the site supervisor and defines how to assist in tracking, managing, or checking progress.
• Reads and interprets project plans and specifications, analyzing construction methods and scheduling for work sequences.
• Promotes a culture of jobsite safety and enforces safe work practices for all onsite personnel, including Warfel employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Rectifies jobsite hazards immediately and ensures adherence to all safety procedures.
• Ensures designated safety personnel conduct regular safety inspections and reviews.
• Manages contract documents, keeping file locations and paper copies updated with the latest documents.
• Checks shop drawings, submittals, and field measurements to confirm design requirements are met before fabrication.
• Purchases miscellaneous jobsite materials, rough hardware, and supplies as authorized by the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Assists the site supervisor in monitoring vendor activity for adherence to delivery dates and completion of field tasks; documents issues if schedules are not met.
• Reviews material deliveries from subcontractors and verifies them against approved submittals and contract documents; tracks delivery logs.
• Communicates internally and externally as requested by the project team.
• Prepares notes and photos for subcontractors to confirm conversations, request information, document issues, or verify delivery dates.
• Performs routine photographic documentation of onsite progress and files accordingly.
• Follows QC labeling requirements and supervises workmanship to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and Warfel standards.
• Performs inspections of installed materials or assists with reviews and completes QA/QC report documentation.
• Completes punchlist documentation and close-out activities as reviewed with the superintendent and project team.
• May be required to work with tools to assist in installations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the construction industry with a proven aptitude for managing others.
• No formal education required; construction background and training are necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Approximately 95% of the time.
• Sitting: Approximately 5% of the time.
• Walking: Frequent walking required when changing positions and locations.
• Lifting: Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.; frequency varies; equipment is available for assistance.
• Pushing: Push materials weighing up to 50 lbs.; frequency varies; equipment is available for assistance.
• Pulling: Pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs.; frequency varies; equipment is available for assistance.
• Climbing: May climb ladders, scaffolds, and other objects in multi-story buildings while carrying tools and equipment.
• Bending: Bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed.
• Heights: Work at heights may vary; protection provided via scaffolds, aerial man lifts, and personal fall protection.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays).
• Parental Leave.
• Employer-Paid Short Term Disability.