Construction Foreman

Design Hire LLC; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Champaign, United States — Design Hire LLC is seeking a hands-on Construction Foreman who leads crews, drives production, and delivers high-quality commercial projects. This role oversees daily field operations, ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to project specifications.

The ideal candidate has a strong construction background, can read blueprints, coordinates underground utilities and mechanical installation, and develops productive crews while maintaining exceptional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Previous foreman or field leadership experience.
• Experience with public works, underground utilities, or civil construction.
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and coordinating crews.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Able to work in fast-paced commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on commercial projects.
• Supervise field personnel and coordinate subcontractors, equipment and materials.
• Review blueprints and project specifications before work begins.
• Coordinate trenching, underground utilities, piping and installation.
• Monitor daily production and adjust manpower as needed.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and schedules.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce OSHA requirements.
• Work with Project Managers on manpower, scheduling, material needs, and progress.
• Maintain accurate field reports and daily documentation.
• Resolve field issues to keep projects moving.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Champaign, United States | Posted on 08/06/2026

We're looking for a hands-on Construction Foreman who enjoys leading crews, driving production, and delivering high-quality commercial construction projects. This individual will oversee daily field operations while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

The ideal candidate has a strong construction background, understands underground utility and mechanical installation work, and takes pride in developing productive crews while maintaining exceptional workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on commercial construction projects.
  
• Supervise field personnel and coordinate subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
  
• Review blueprints, drawings, and project specifications before work begins.
  
• Coordinate trenching, excavation, underground utilities, piping, and installation activities.
  
• Monitor daily production and adjust manpower as project demands change.
  
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and project schedules.
  
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce OSHA and company safety requirements.
  
• Work closely with Project Managers regarding manpower, scheduling, material needs, and project progress.
  
• Maintain accurate field reports and daily documentation.
  
• Resolve field issues while keeping projects moving efficiently.
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
  
• Previous Foreman or field leadership experience.
  
• Experience with public works, underground utilities, civil construction, water mains, trenching, or utility installation.
  
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.
  
• Experience operating around heavy equipment and coordinating field crews.
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
  
• OSHA certification preferred.
  
• Ability to work in fast-paced commercial construction environments.
  

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Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment