Civil Construction Foreman I-II - Demolition

Colorado Contractors Association Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 87,700 - 165,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading civil construction firm is seeking a Demolition Foreman in Colorado. This role oversees daily demolition operations, ensuring efficiency and safety while managing on-site personnel and subcontractors. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, knowledge of heavy construction, and experience operating various construction equipment. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $87,700 to $165,800 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of heavy construction.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read and understand plan drawings.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily demolition operations safely.
• Oversee on-site personnel and subcontractors.
• Maintain project activity reports and schedules.

Skills

Heavy construction knowledge

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

10-hour OSHA Safety class

Tools

Skid-steer

Excavator

Motor graders

Job description

Fiore & Sons, Inc. is an employee‑owned (ESOP) civil construction company with over 70 years of experience serving Colorado and the surrounding states. As an industry leader known for innovation, environmental stewardship, and a people‑first culture, we believe in sharing success with our team. We offer stability, career growth, and exceptional benefits, including 100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums. At Fiore, every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Build your future with Fiore!

The Demolition Foreman is a critical field leader responsible for executing daily demolition operations and ensuring crews perform work safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project expectations. In partnership with the Superintendent, this role oversees on‑site personnel, coordinates subcontractors, and manages day‑to‑day activities including sequencing, material handling, and site organization.

The Demolition Foreman plays a key role in maintaining a safe, productive, and well‑coordinated job site while supporting inspections, facilitating communication across teams, and ensuring work is performed in accordance with project plans and standards. This position combines hands‑on leadership with strong operational awareness to drive successful field execution.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

$87,700.00 to $165,800.00 annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate working knowledge of assigned projects including specifications and scope requirements to ensure project is constructed according to intended design, quality and safety standards while maintaining budget and time goals.
• Understand and apply project contract documents, plans, specifications, and RFIs.
• Understand and apply OSHA and project safety requirements or concerns, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure all crew members practice safe behaviors, wear proper PPE, comply with all OSHA, and project safety requirements.
• Maintain and complete accurate project daily and weekly activity reports.
• Recommend changes to project schedule in order to improve crew scheduling efficiencies, increase productivity, equipment, and methods.
• Ensure that each subcontractor complies with all requirements and maintains project specifications.
• Perform construction activities including, but not limited to, preparation (including calling for locates), operation, and closing of job site; proper testing of work completed.
• Operate vehicles and equipment such as pick‑up trucks, motor graders, front‑end leaders, track type dozers, track type excavators, skid steers, and water trucks as required.
• Demonstrate solid team leadership with direct reports and assist with their training and development. Be accessible to employees to address questions or concerns.
• Gather and enter crew payroll time and verify accuracy and cost code.
• Ensure crew and subcontractor clean‑up occurs on a daily and weekly basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid knowledge of heavy construction, including:
• Experience operating a variety of heavy construction equipment (skid‑steer, loader, excavator, blade, etc.) and the ability to train and correct others on the same.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand plan drawings, stakes, and grading.
• Passion and skill for supervisory duties and engaging team members.
• Patience and insight with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Strong training capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with members of the team, GCs, owners, contractors, inspectors, and suppliers.
• Superior problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including:
  • Big picture understanding of construction projects, including budgets, timelines, prioritization, and milestones.
  • Ability to multi‑task, coordinate, delegate and supervise project activities and staff.
  • Computer, writing, and organizational skills.
• Superior work ethic, including:
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays as required to accommodate customer and project demands.
  • Ability to set the example of work ethic for the rest of the crew and lead from the front.
  • Significant EQ and communication skills, including:
    • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers on multiple platforms and at all levels while remaining professional, supportive, and empathetic.
    • Ability to communicate potential problems and inspire trust such that potential problems are taken seriously and acted upon by other teams well before they become actual problems.
    • Ability to maintain calm and motivating attitude on job site, even in the face of dramatic plan changes, severe complications, and inappropriate clients, vendors, or other partners.
    • Ability to handle stressful situations in a profoundly professional manner.
    • Fully embody the organizational values of Fiore & Sons, possessing the highest level of integrity, including ethical business practices and a commitment to ensuring that own behavior is consistent with or exceeding company values with an exquisite level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Fully embody the organizational values of Fiore & Sons, possessing the highest level of integrity, including ethical business practices and a commitment to ensuring that own behavior is consistent with or exceeding company values with an exquisite level of professionalism and confidentiality.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Required: At minimum, a high school diploma or GED, willingness to learn, and trainability. 10‑hour OSHA Safety class within 30 days of assignment. Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner. Basic to intermediate computer skills to perform reporting.
• Preferred: 3 or more years of supervisory experience in the civil construction trade with a focus on demolition. Safety and OSHA compliance with 30‑hour OSHA Safety class.
• Understanding of budget project principles is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

This position requires the ability to communicate in English with co‑workers, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICS SKILLS

This job requires the ability to understand and execute basic math equations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work functions require the physical ability and mobility to safely walk in undeveloped project grounds, as well as to sit, stand, and ride in vehicles for long periods of time, as well as the physical ability and mobility to repeatedly push, pull and climb repeatedly, to access equipment, modify attachments, and control cabin. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, as well as to lift up to 50 pounds intermittently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outside work exposed to variant weather conditions (hot, rain, snow) and muddy ground conditions. When operating vehicles, subject to continuous bouncing, shaking, and equipment vibration throughout the course of their shift.

BENEFITS

• Health
  • 100% Employee and 80% Dependent Premium paid
  • Platinum Plus grade plan w/$0 Deductible and Low Out of Pocket Max
• Dental – 100% Employee and Family Level Premium paid
• Employer paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Vision Plan paired with Hearing Care
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Limited Medical Gap Plans – optional
• Identity Protection and Pet Insurance – optional
• FSA Account – optional
• HSA Account with employer contribution – with HDHP
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, & HFWA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match contributions.
• $25,000.00 Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – with additional voluntary options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fiore & Sons is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions at Fiore & Sons are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by the law. Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources at 303‑429‑8893.