Construction Foreman - Safety & Subcontractor Lead

Essel; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry standard benefits

Job summary

Essel is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead construction projects, coordinate daily with the Project Manager, clients, agency representatives, and subcontractors, and ensure work stays on track and on time. You will supervise field crews, enforce safety standards, read plans and specs, manage equipment and materials, and document progress with daily logs and reports.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in civil construction, HAZWOPER/CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and a proven

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7–10 years of civil construction experience focusing on excavation and grading.
• 40-Hr HAZWOPER or current 8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher, CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily tailgate meetings and safety discussions.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors for timely progress.
• Review assignments with crew members for clarity and efficiency.
• Ensure daily inspections of equipment and tools.
• Keep precise daily notes and field logs of progress and issues.
• Provide daily reports on labor, equipment, material usage and production.
• Collaborate with the PM to track budgets vs. actual costs and production factors.
• Identify and address change order conditions promptly.
• Conduct health and safety-related activities on site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Plan reading

Safety procedures

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Time management

Overtime

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Essel is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead construction projects, coordinate daily with the Project Manager, clients, agency representatives, and subcontractors, and ensure work stays on track and on time. You will supervise field crews, enforce safety standards, read plans and specs, manage equipment and materials, and document progress with daily logs and reports.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in civil construction, HAZWOPER/CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and a proven