Construction Foreman

Motive Holding Companies LLC; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in California is seeking a Construction Foreman responsible for supervising daily field operations across various construction projects. The role includes leading crews, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in general construction, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety compliance. This position offers an opportunity to manage diverse projects and interface with clients directly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Foreman, Lead Carpenter, or Site Supervisor in general construction.
• Proven background supervising jobsite crews, both in-house and subcontracted.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise on-site construction crews for various projects.
• Coordinate daily work activities and communicate project scope and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
• Conduct site inspections to verify quality of workmanship.

Skills

Field leadership

Concrete forming, placement, and finishing

Framing

Site work and utility coordination

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or construction management training

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Mobile reporting apps

Job description

The Construction Foreman responsible for leading daily field operations across a variety of general construction projects, including concrete, framing, grading, and other structural or site-work disciplines. This role directly supervises crews, coordinates subcontractors, and ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and municipal requirements.

The Foreman serves as the point-of-contact between field teams, project management, inspectors, and clients, overseeing all jobsite execution while maintaining productivity, safety compliance, and workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise on-site construction crews across general building and civil projects, including concrete placement, forming, framing, site prep, and finishing work.
• Coordinate daily work activities and communicate project scope, priorities, and schedules to field personnel.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure correct construction methods and materials are being utilized.
• Ensure all work complies with local building codes, safety regulations, public works requirements, and project specifications.
• Manage jobsite logistics, including materials staging, equipment usage, and subcontractor coordination.
• Conduct site inspections to verify quality of workmanship and adherence to safety protocols.
• Interface with local agencies, inspectors, and project representatives as needed.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust manpower and workflows to maintain timelines.
• Identify and resolve field issues, constructability challenges, and safety concerns proactively.
• Participate in pre-construction planning and weekly coordination meetings with project leadership.
• Maintain daily reports documenting manpower, equipment usage, production quantities, safety meetings, and jobsite progress.
• Track project productivity, budgets, and change conditions in coordination with project managers.
• Enforce company safety policies and conduct daily safety briefings (Tailgates).
• Maintain jobsite orderliness and compliance.
• Assist with material procurement and equipment scheduling as required.
• Support project closeout activities and final inspections.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project execution.

Required Skills

• Strong field leadership ability with experience managing crews and subcontractors.
• Expertise across general construction activities, especially:
  • Concrete forming, placement, and finishing
  • Structural and rough framing
  • Site work and utility coordination
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Organizational and time-management skills to oversee multiple workstreams efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills with crews, supervisors, inspectors, and clients.
• Commitment to jobsite safety and quality standards.
• Track record of meeting schedules and maintaining production goals.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and physically active environments.
• Travel to job sites

Education & Training

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Additional technical or construction management training preferred but not required
• Proficiency with basic computer tools (MS Outlook, Excel, mobile reporting apps)
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record required

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a Foreman, Lead Carpenter, or Site Supervisor role within general construction
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with:
  • Concrete work
  • Framing and structural construction
  • Civil or site-work operations
• Proven background supervising jobsite crews (in-house or subcontracted)
• Experience coordinating field operations across multiple active scopes