Construction Drywall Metal Framing Field Supervisor

Drywall Company; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Drywall Company is seeking an experienced Construction Drywall Field Supervisor to lead field crews handling metal stud framing and drywall on commercial projects.

You will supervise daily field operations, read blueprints, coordinate with project managers and trades, ensure safety and quality, and keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in metal stud framing/drywall, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex interior build-outs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial metal stud framing or drywall construction.
• Proven ability to lead framing crews and manage daily production.
• Strong reading of blueprints and construction documents.
• Ability to coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and trades.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews performing metal stud framing and drywall installation.
• Oversee daily field operations, manpower, scheduling, and site coordination.
• Install and supervise light gauge steel framing, metal studs, tracks, headers, and wall assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and framing layouts.
• Coordinate framing activities with drywall installers, electricians, plumbers, and other subcontractors.
• Ensure framing work meets specifications, quality standards, and building codes.
• Layout and verify walls, partitions, openings, door frames, and interior framing systems.
• Monitor materials, tools, and equipment to ensure crews have what they need.
• Train, mentor, and provide direction to framing crews and installers.
• Maintain safe work practices and enforce company safety policies.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and needs with project managers and superintendents.
• Identify potential issues and provide solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform quality control inspections and ensure work is completed before inspections and closeout.

Skills

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Project coordination

Safety enforcement

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

We are a non-union commercial drywall and interior construction contractor specializing in metal stud framing, light gauge steel framing, drywall installation, and commercial interior build-outs. We are seeking an experienced Construction Drywall Field Supervisor to lead field crews and oversee framing operations for commercial construction projects.

Position Summary

The Construction Drywall Field Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily field operations for commercial metal stud framing and drywall projects. This role requires hands-on experience with light gauge metal framing, steel stud installation, interior framing systems, blueprint reading, and crew leadership.

The ideal candidate has experience managing framing crews, maintaining production schedules, ensuring quality workmanship, and coordinating with project managers, general contractors, and other trades to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews performing commercial metal stud framing and drywall installation.
• Oversee daily field operations, including manpower, productivity, scheduling, and jobsite coordination.
• Install and supervise installation of light gauge steel framing, metal studs, tracks, headers, and wall assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, construction plans, and framing layouts.
• Coordinate framing activities with drywall installers, electricians, plumbers, and other subcontractors.
• Ensure framing work meets project specifications, quality standards, and building codes.
• Layout and verify walls, partitions, openings, door frames, and interior framing systems.
• Monitor materials, tools, and equipment to ensure crews have what they need to complete projects.
• Train, mentor, and provide direction to framing crews and installers.
• Maintain safe work practices and enforce company safety policies.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and needs with project managers and superintendents.
• Identify potential issues and provide solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform quality control inspections and ensure work is completed correctly before inspections and closeout.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial metal stud framing, drywall construction, or interior construction.
• Proven experience as a Metal Framing Foreman, Drywall Foreman, Framing Supervisor, or Lead Installer.
• Strong knowledge of light gauge steel framing, cold-formed steel (CFS), and commercial drywall systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience leading construction crews and managing daily production.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and jobsite coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining project goals and deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial drywall contracting
• Metal stud walls and partitions
• Interior build-outs
• Tenant improvement projects
• Office, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and multifamily construction
• Shaft wall systems
• Fire-rated wall assemblies
• Acoustic wall systems
• Drywall backing and blocking
• Framing layout and measurements