Co-Foreman

Groundworks; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 22,881 - 26,918; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + bonus per job

Best‑in‑class certification program

Tools & transportation to job site

Boots provided

Tuition reimbursement

PTO + holidays

Employee ownership program

Company benefits package

Job summary

Groundworks in New York seeks a Co‑Foreman to advance into a Foreman role while leading hands‑on field work. You will supervise crews, coordinate on-site tasks, and uphold safety, quality, and customer satisfaction with hands‑on leadership training and a clear advancement path.

The role offers a robust benefits package, tuition‑reimbursement options, and the chance to gain expertise in foundation solutions alongside experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Experience leading crews or small teams in construction or home services.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to access crawl spaces as needed.
• Basic construction knowledge and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high‑performance crew alongside a Foreman, coordinating tasks and priorities.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring work to keep projects on time and budget.
• Ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction on job sites.
• Mentor two or more crew members and step in as Foreman when required.
• Communicate with customers before, during, and after project completion.
• Complete paperwork, check‑in/out, and use trade tools correctly.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Team player

Safety consciousness

On-site coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step from skilled Installer to jobsite leader?

At Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, our Co‑Foreman are driven professionals who are ready to build their skills to grow into a Foreman position. Working side‑by‑side with an experienced Foreman, you’ll learn how to lead crews, manage daily jobsite operations, and uphold our standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction with hands‑on leadership training, industry‑leading certification program, and a clear path to advancement. This role is built for those who want to develop their leadership skills while continuing to do impactful work in the field.

The Co‑Foreman is a leader as well as a contributor on our crew and an integral part of our success. The Co‑Foreman coordinates tasks and assignments based on work priority, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability. The Co‑Foreman assists with monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists Foreman with leading a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area
• Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to job site
• Assesses conditions of the job once on‑site; sets forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assigns duties to your crew for work to be performed
• Installs products and services with support of a national team of trained professionals
• Innovates and troubleshoots situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables
• Provides customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work
• Ensures all final documentation is done completely/accurately and is given to the proper parties
• Safely, correctly, and efficiently loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment, and cleans truck
• Safely, correctly, and efficiently performs installation duties according to instructions, methods, standards and timetables provided by the Foreman and Company
• Drives company vehicles in a safe manner and meets all requirements to operate a company vehicle
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, accounting for labor hours and productivity
• Assists in supervising, leading and mentoring a crew of two or more people; leads crew in absence of Foreman
• Communicates with customer before, during and after completion of job, addressing any changes in the job prior to implementing changes
• Completes necessary paperwork, check‑in and check‑out procedures, as needed
• Knowledge of trade specific tools for installations and correct use and care of equipment
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 22 kg, and walks and stand for long periods of time
• Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
• Fosters a positive team environment by building strong relationships and inspiring mutual trust, professionalism, integrity, and respect
• Adheres to and promotes Company workplace policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the policies related to safety and against bullying, harassment, violence or discrimination in the workplace
• Upholds the Company’s positive image and reputation in the community
• It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required
• Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player
• Experience leading crews or small teams required
• Previous experience working in the construction or home services industry and/or trade work or general labor required
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
• Must have a valid, non‑restrictive driver’s license
• Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas

Working Conditions

• The position lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor
• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi‑limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs
• The employee must have excellent stamina
• Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($50‑75k avg.)
• Best‑in‑class certification program creates path to real career growth
• Tools & transportation to the job site provided
• Free pair of Red Wing Boots provided every year
• Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
• Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
• Upward mobility ‑ we promote from within 80% of the time
• When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside
• Tuition Reimbursement Program ‑ we invest in your development
• Work‑life balance ‑ 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
• US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short‑term disability, company‑paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
• Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short‑term disability, and company paid life insurance

The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role in New York is $16.61 - $19.54. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.