Construction Assistant Foreman

Eldorado Climbing; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Eldorado Climbing in Louisville, CO is seeking a Construction Assistant Foreman to lead on commercial climbing-related builds. Full-time on-site role requiring 3+ years of hands-on construction, carpentry, and strong leadership to manage crews and daily reports.

You will plan, install, supervise, and communicate with Foreman and clients; travel with varying schedules, lift up to 80 lbs, and comply with OSHA. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on construction experience including ownership of basic tools.
• Carpentry experience required.
• Strong leadership and crew management experience preferred.
• Commercial job site experience and knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Excellent communication with Foreman, crew, and client.
• Eye for craftsmanship; ability to describe visual elements and give feedback to craftsmen.
• Excellent organizational skills; manage daily reports, schedules, and payroll reporting.
• Willingness to travel and work varying schedules including weekends.
• Ability to lift 80 lbs and stand for 10 hours per day.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Trade certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint reading and layout.
• Welding using SMAW (stick welding).
• Use of PPE and rope access systems.
• Panel installation and finish carpentry.
• Shotcrete application and rock carving (preferred).
• General construction skills and knowledge of fasteners.
• Operate jobsite equipment including forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift.
• Review plans with Foreman and monitor project sequence to avoid conflicts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Carpentry

Welding SMAW

Blueprint reading

Quality craftsmanship

Team management

OSHA knowledge

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lift

Boom lift

Rope access systems

Job description

Construction Assistant Foreman

Full-Time

North America & Louisville, CO

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional hands-on construction skills including ownership of basic tool belt-type personal tools. Trade certifications preferred.


• Carpentry experience


• Strong leadership skills. Experience managing a construction crew preferred.


• Commercial job site experience and knowledge of OSHA regulations.


• Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively and quickly communicate with Foreman, crew, and client


• An eye for craftsmanship. Ability to put visual elements in words and provide feedback to craftsmen.


• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to manage daily reports, schedules, expense tracking, and payroll reporting.


• Ability and desire to lead a traveling and working lifestyle with varying work schedules including weekends


• Ability to lift 80 lbs and work on your feet for 10 hours per day


• Valid Driver’s license

Responsibilities

Master the specialty skills and processes used and be able to train others:

• Blueprint reading and layout


• Welding using the SMAW (stick welding) process


• Use of personal protective equipment and rope access systems


• Panel installation and finish carpentry


• Shotcrete application and rock carving (preferred)


• Various hardware and general construction skills


• Operation of jobsite equipment including forklift, scissor lift, boom lift


• Solid knowledge of fasteners

Project Planning

• Forward thinking experienced construction professional dedicated to planning ahead, anticipating construction conflicts and resolving issues before they become critical.


• Review plans and design with Foreman


• Review sequence of construction, special details, special material or finishes and terminations to adjacent work or structures


• Work with Foreman to maintain and adhere to project schedule


• Work with Foreman to develop and implement safety plans


• Participate in packing list review and job site inventory to ensure all necessary materials and tools are delivered to the job site

Project Installation

• Participate in daily morning meeting with Foreman to organize workflow and sequencing


• Manage and supervise second shift or night work


• Manage and supervise modular or small custom construction projects

Team Management

• Direct crew activities as required by Foreman


• Ensure the safety of workers and equipment


• Motivate and develop construction team members


• Communicate issues to Foreman and work together on solutions before they become critical.

Client and Jobsite Relations

• Act as the primary point of client contact in the absence of the Foreman


• Manage the crew’s interaction with other trades in the absence of the Foreman

Process Improvement

• Provide recommendations to improve installation process, saving money and time


• Participate in project debriefs with Project Management. Share knowledge gained from each project to be applied to future installations

Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance.


• Paid time off.


• Retirement plan. Respect.