Bilingual Commercial Siding Foreman

Wenger Construction; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) match

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Wenger Construction is seeking a skilled Bilingual Siding Foreman to lead our siding installation crew for commercial projects in Southern Wisconsin. You will coordinate daily work, read blueprints, and communicate with the Project Manager to keep jobs on track.

You must fluently speak English and Spanish, take ownership of job sites, and mentor installers while ensuring safety and quality on every project.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of siding installation experience.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, and work at heights regularly.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily installation work for a siding crew on commercial job sites.
• Assign tasks, oversee workflow, and ensure crew productivity.
• Install and inspect James Hardie, Nichiha, metal siding, ACM, and Longboard/Knotwood systems.
• Read blueprints and technical specifications to ensure accurate installation.
• Train, mentor, and support the development of installers on the crew.
• Communicate instructions, safety protocols, and job details clearly in English and Spanish.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site while enforcing safety protocols.
• Communicate job progress, material needs, and issues to the Project Manager.

Skills

Siding installation

Bilingual English/ Spanish

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety leadership

Job description

Wenger Construction is looking for a skilled and motivated Bilingual Siding Foreman to lead an installation crew for our Siding division in Southern Wisconsin. You'll operate as the on-site leader – coordinating crew schedules, reading blueprints, and communicating with the Project Manager to keep jobs on track. This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership of a job site, communicates fluently in English and Spanish, and enjoys developing the skills of those around them.

About Wenger Construction

Founded in 1997 and rooted in Swiss craftsmanship dating back to 1950, Wenger Construction is a family-owned commercial roofing, siding, and sheet metal company serving Wisconsin and beyond. We're driven by four core values – Hungry, Collaborate, Elevate, and Own It – and we're proud to offer a genuine family work culture where hard work is noticed and rewarded.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily installation work for a siding crew on commercial job sites


• Assign tasks, oversee workflow, and ensure crew productivity


• Install and inspect James Hardie (panel and lap siding), Nichiha, metal siding (single skin), composite wall panels (ACM), and Longboard/Knotwood systems


• Read blueprints and technical specifications to ensure accurate installation


• Train, mentor, and support the development of installers on the crew


• Communicate instructions, safety protocols, and job details clearly in both English and Spanish


• Maintain a clean and organized job site while enforcing safety protocols


• Communicate job progress, material needs, and issues to the Project Manager

What You Need

Required:

• 4+ years of siding installation experience


• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal)


• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record


• Ability to lift, carry, and work at heights regularly


• Strong work ethic and reliability

Desired:

• Prior crew lead or foreman experience


• Experience with James Hardie, Nichiha, metal siding, ACM, and Longboard/Knotwood systems


• Blueprint reading and technical specification experience


• Experience training or mentoring installers

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and value


• Quarterly efficiency bonus opportunity


• Health insurance with 50% of premiums paid by Wenger, plus dental and vision


• Vacation and holiday pay


• 401(k) match and $15K life insurance


• Company-paid Aflac accident policy


• Performance and compensation reviews at 60 days, 6 months, and 1 year


• Training, development, and professional growth opportunities


• Weekly paychecks with direct deposit

Where You'll Work

Primarily the Southern Wisconsin area, with full-time, year-round work.