Construction Foreman

Cennox; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cennox is seeking a Construction Site Foreman to manage commercial renovation projects in the Houston area. The role requires night and weekend work, strong leadership, and ability to communicate with clients, subcontractors, and staff.

The ideal candidate has a background in construction management, blueprints reading, and a proven ability to supervise teams while maintaining safety standards. MS Office proficiency and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years construction management experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Clean DMV background; no DUI in past 7 years.
• New-hire drug screening required.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Reliable transportation and flexible work hours; night/weekend shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience with interior finishes preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and work outdoors/in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys with Superintendents and Project Managers to plan.
• Ensure materials orders, equipment delivery, and inspections align with schedule.
• Maintain site safety and enforce company safety policies.
• Review and execute project plans and manufacturer data.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Manage overall project and 3-week look-ahead schedules.
• Generate RFIs to clarify discrepancies.
• Support quality control programs on site.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings.
• Run on-site meetings with subcontractors to define scope and expectations.
• Oversee subcontractors and trades on-site.
• Keep job site organized with proper waste/environmental practices.
• Track progress, capture photos, report man-hours via phone app.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Interior finishes experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cennox is looking for a Construction Site Foreman to work in the Houston Texas area. Primary business is commercial construction and renovation services for financial institutions.

Position Summary:

Site Foreman responsibilities include onsite management of commercial renovation projects. The ideal candidate must have construction experience, ability to work without direct supervision, excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to organize their work using MS office tools. Ultimately, a successful Foreman should ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day communication with Clients, Sub-Contractors, and internal staff. This position requires onsite night and weekend work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct site surveys to determine initial project plan with Superintendents and Project Managers
• Ensure all required materials orders, equipment delivery, and inspections occur to support the project schedule
• Responsible for site safety. Ensure the overall job site is safe for workers and visitors as well as manage compliance with established company safety policies.
• Understand, review, and manage project plans, specifications, and manufacturer's data and execute project based upon said documentation
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Manage the overall project and 3-week look ahead schedules, including working in master schedules and updating it on a weekly basis
• Generate RFI's (Requests for Information) as required to ensure completeness of the project documents and identifying and clarifying any discrepancies
• Work with the project team to follow the company’s quality control program for the project
• Conduct preconstruction planning meetings
• Conduct on-site project meetings with subcontractors and construction trades lead personnel to clearly identify scope of work and quality expectations.
• Manage subcontractors for all work performed on-site
• Set an example in keeping the job site organized and clean, including meeting standards for waste disposal and environmental protection
• Track site progress, capture progress photos and report subcontractor onsite manhours utilizing an app on your phone

Job Requirements:

• Construction Management experience (2 years minimum)
• 2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory role.
• Clean DMV/Background Check back to 18 years old.
• No DUI in past 7 years
• New Hire drug screen required
• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings.
• Reliable transportation and flexible work hours.
• All work is completed after hours at night and on weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Experience with interior finishes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move50 or more pounds
• Ability to work indoors and outside (including during inclement weather)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to sit and drive vehicle with extensive travel
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and reach freely
• Vision correctable to 20/20

Cennox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.