Construction Foreman

Essel; Telluride (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Essel in Telluride, CO is seeking a Construction Laborer Foreman to lead a small crew on active job sites. This hands-on role combines supervising daily labor with performing physical work as needed, adapting to varying site conditions and weather.

You will coordinate tasks, enforce safety rules, keep sites clean and organized, assist with material handling, and communicate priorities to crew members so projects stay on schedule and within safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading labor crews on construction sites.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Familiarity with basic site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily tasks for labor crews
• Perform hands‑on labor, including heavy lifting, digging, cleaning, and site prep
• Ensure job sites remain clean, safe, and organized
• Communicate daily work priorities and expectations to crew members
• Assist with material handling, loading/unloading, and basic construction tasks
• Follow safety procedures and enforce job-site rules
• Support foremen, superintendents, or project managers as needed

Skills

Leadership

Physical labor

Site safety

Communication

Crew coordination

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Construction Laborer Foreman to lead and work alongside a small crew on active job sites in the Telluride, CO area. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can supervise daily labor activities while also performing physical work as needed. Duties may vary depending on the project and site needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily tasks for labor crews
• Perform hands‑on labor, including heavy lifting, digging, cleaning, and site prep
• Ensure job sites remain clean, safe, and organized
• Communicate daily work priorities and expectations to crew members
• Assist with material handling, loading/unloading, and basic construction tasks
• Follow safety procedures and enforce job-site rules
• Support foremen, superintendents, or project managers as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience as a lead laborer or labor foreman preferred
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods
• Comfortable working in varying site conditions (outdoors, uneven terrain, etc.)
• Basic leadership and crew coordination skills
• Reliable transportation to job sites
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and positive attitude

Preferred (Not Required)

• Construction or general labor background
• Familiarity with job-site safety practices
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus