Assistant Foreman

Kids for the Future; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 37,195 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 Medical Plan Options

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

NDC is hiring an Assistant Foreman to support the Foreman and field leadership by coordinating daily jobsite activities, assisting with crew direction, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality execution of commercial drywall work. This role serves as a development path toward becoming a Foreman.

Work is primarily on active construction sites with local travel. This full-time position offers growth, teamwork, and hands-on leadership opportunities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years minimum experience in commercial drywall construction.
• OSHA-10 certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact when the Foreman is unavailable.
• Encourage a positive and professional work environment aligned with NDC’s values.
• Support layout, framing, backing, hanging, finishing, and related drywall tasks.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and project details accurately.
• Ensure materials are properly staged, tracked, and utilized efficiently.
• Assist in verifying dimensions, tolerances, and installation requirements.
• Promote and enforce all safety requirements and protocols.
• Conduct daily tool, equipment, and PPE checks.
• Assist in maintaining daily logs, labor tracking, and material requests.
• Communicate effectively with the Foreman, Superintendent, PM, Safety, and other trades.
• Support coordination of manpower, equipment, deliveries, and workflow.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety mindset

Professional communication

Plan interpretation

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 481 N. Frederick Ave,Suite 408,Gaithersburg, MD, 20877,United States
• Job Category Commerical Drywall
• Required Degree High school

Description

Company Values

Service

• Recognize your role and seek collective success through collaboration

Integrity

Accountability

• Take the initiative to do what’s necessary to succeed.
• Exercise forethought and planning to achieve intended outcomes.

Expertise

• Elevate your skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results with confidence.
• Increase your value to the team and capitalize on NDC’s growth opportunities.

Assistant Foreman

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Foreman supports the Foreman and field leadership team by coordinating daily jobsite activities, assisting with crew direction, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality execution of commercial drywall work. This position plays a key role in productivity, organization, and communication across the project team and serves as a developmental role toward becoming a Foreman.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact when the Foreman is unavailable.
• Encourage a positive and professional work environment aligned with NDC’s values.
• Support layout, framing, backing, hanging, finishing, and related drywall tasks.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and project details accurately.
• Ensure materials are properly staged, tracked, and utilized efficiently.
• Assist in verifying dimensions, tolerances, and installation requirements.
• Promote and enforce all safety requirements and protocols.
• Conduct daily tool , equipment, and PPE checks.
• Assist in monitoring the quality of work completed by crews.
• Identify deficiencies early and coordinate corrective measures.
• Support mock-ups, inspections, and QA/QC processes.
• Assist in maintaining daily logs, labor tracking, and material requests.
• Communicate effectively with the Foreman, Superintendent, PM, Safety, and other trades.
• Support coordination of manpower , equipment, deliveries, and workflow.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in training apprentices and laborers as needed.
• Contribute to project planning and material ordering discussions.
• Perform punch list work and final installations as directed.
• Other duties assigned by supervisors or project managers.

Competencies, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications

• Strong understanding of drywall systems including framing, hanging, finishing, acoustical assemblies, and fire-rated systems.
• Familiarity with sequencing, workflow, and commercial construction practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate small crews.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to NDC values.
• Safety-focused mindset.

This role operates primarily on active construction sites. Conditions may include:

• Exposure to varying weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
• Uneven terrain, elevated surfaces, or confined spaces.
• Loud environments with dust and airborne particles.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.
• Frequently lift or move materials up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Climbing ladders, scaffolding, and working at heights as needed.
• Visual acuity to read plans, measure materials, and check alignment.

Expected Hours of Work

Expected Hours of Work

Thisisafull-time position.

Hoursofworkvaryfromjobsitetojobsite based onthecontractor’sschedule. Evening and weekend work may berequired based on project needs.

Travel

Travelistypicallylocaltoassignedjobsites.

Noregulardomesticorinternationaltravelisexpected

Required Education and Experience

• 3+ years minimum experience in commercial drywall construction.

• Prior lead or crew-leader experience preferred.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various job-site conditions.

• OSHA-10 certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Mustbeabletopassabackgroundcheckanddrugscreening.

Work Authorization

MustbeeligibletoworkintheUnitedStates.

Citizenship Requirement

SomepositionsmayrequireU.S.citizenshipbasedonprojectorcontractrequirements.

HUBZone REQUIREMENT

As a Federal contractor, NDC must meet HUBZone employee requirements when bidding for government contracts. By clicking the link below, you can check if your home zip code falls in a HUBZone area:

https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program#id-hubzone-map

Company Benefits Package

• Competitive salary based on related experience.
• 4 Medical Plan Options through United Healthcare (including an HSA plan), dental, vision through Principal.
• Voluntary benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

NDC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

This policy extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, use of facilities, participation in NDC-sponsored activities, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range for this position is $27.67 - $38.46 per hour. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. As a result, starting pay may vary within the posted range.

The Company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs in accordance with applicable laws and business needs.