Facilities Construction Foreman

Navajo County; Holbrook (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo County is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee daily labor crews on county projects. The role ensures conformity with architectural drawings and building codes while coordinating materials, labor, and timelines. The supervisor will assist with budget development, evaluate staff, and ensure regulatory compliance across projects.

The position requires carpentry and concrete experience, and operation of heavy equipment. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in building trades and supervising crews.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day construction projects.
• Ensures conformance to drawings and building codes.
• Manages materials, tools, labor and time for each project.
• Monitors short and long-range project progress.
• Assists in budget development and cost monitoring.
• Evaluates subordinates and staff performance.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and County regulations.
• Performs carpentry and concrete work as needed.
• Operates heavy equipment (forklift, backhoe) as required.
• Reads drawings, prepares plans, and interprets for staff.
• Calculates material quantities and prepares reports.

Skills

Supervision

Estimating

Communication

Planning

Budgeting

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Labor management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Backhoe

Welding equipment

Concrete tools

Job description

Summary

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty supervising labor crews in construction projects on a day-to-day basis; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Supervises day-to-day construction projects.
• Ensures conformance to all architectural drawings and building code requirements.
• Ensures that sufficient materials, tools, labor and time are available for each project.
• Monitors short and long-range projects.
• Participates in the development of project budgets.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of subordinates.
• Monitors compliance of staff and contractors to federal, state and County statutes and regulations.
• Assists with monitoring costs to ensure that expenditures are within budget.
• Performs carpentry work for new construction and remodeling existing facilities.
• Performs concrete work for sidewalks, driveways, footings and foundations for County facilities and buildings.
• Operates forklift, backhoe and other heavy equipment used for construction work of the County.
• Hangs and finishes drywall for construction and remodeling work.
• Performs plumbing work from rough in to setting fixtures for new construction.
• Welds metalwork in support of new construction.
• Reads architectural drawings and manuals, prepares drawings and interprets plans for departmental staff work, such as footings, foundations, plumbing, electrical, roofing and framing.
• Computes and measures necessary sizing for construction materials.
• Prepares required reports.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of methods and practices of building trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and required preventative measures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Skill in estimating labor, time and material costs.
• Skill in the operation of tools and equipment used in the building trades.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Skill in planning, organizing and directing the work of others.

Desirable Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; AND three years of building trades experience including some supervisory experience; AND a valid driver's license; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must have current, valid AZ Drivers License.

Employee Benefits

Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40

Hours Per Week That Includes

(Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question