Co-Foreman: Lead Crews, Path to Foreman, Great Benefits

Groundworks; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonuses paid per job

Boots provided

Job summary

Groundworks is seeking a Co-Foreman to advance from installer to field leader, partnering with Foreman to guide a crew on local projects. You’ll learn leadership, schedule planning, safety, and client satisfaction while delivering quality workmanship.

The role offers hands-on training, a clear path to Foreman, and competitive benefits. You’ll contribute to on-site operations, mentor teammates, and help ensure projects meet time and budget expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Experience leading crews or small teams.
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Must have a valid, non‑restrictive driver’s license.
• Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas.

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
• Assess conditions of the job once on‑site; set forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assign duties to your crew for work to be performed
• Install products and services with support of a national team of trained professionals
• Innovate and troubleshoot situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables
• Provide customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work
• Ensure 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
• Foster a positive team environment by building strong relationships and inspiring mutual trust, professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Adhere to and promote 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.
• Uphold 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.
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience leading crews

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Construction knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trade tools knowledge

Job description

Groundworks is seeking a Co-Foreman to advance from installer to field leader, partnering with Foreman to guide a crew on local projects. You’ll learn leadership, schedule planning, safety, and client satisfaction while delivering quality workmanship.

The role offers hands-on training, a clear path to Foreman, and competitive benefits. You’ll contribute to on-site operations, mentor teammates, and help ensure projects meet time and budget expectations.