Fence Foreman

Skilled Trades Partners; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Fence Foreman to manage installation crews across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. You will oversee operations, ensuring quality workmanship, safety compliance, and coordination of resources for successful project completion.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3–5 years of experience in fence installation, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of installation practices. The position requires a valid driver's license and allows for work in diverse outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of fence installation experience, including crew leadership.
• Strong knowledge of fence layout, post setting, gates, and installation practices.
• Valid driver's license; clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise fence installation crews on job sites.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, deliveries, and material staging.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety procedures.

Skills

Fence installation experience

Leadership

Knowledge of fence layout

Operating fencing equipment

OSHA regulations

Tools

Skid steer

Auger

Mini-excavator

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Fence Foreman to lead fence installation crews on residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The Foreman is responsible for supervising daily field operations, coordinating labor and materials, ensuring quality workmanship, maintaining production schedules, and enforcing safety standards on the job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise fence installation crews on active job sites.
• Read work orders, plans, and layout measurements; verify site conditions before installation.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, deliveries, and material staging to keep projects on schedule.
• Install and oversee installation of chain-link, wood, vinyl/PVC, aluminum, steel, and ornamental fencing (customize as needed).
• Set posts, check line and grade, and ensure fences are installed to company and customer specifications.
• Train and mentor crew members; assign tasks and monitor productivity.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety procedures; conduct daily job-site safety checks.
• Communicate with project managers, customers, and inspectors regarding progress, issues, and change orders.
• Complete daily reports, material usage logs, and timekeeping accurately.
• Troubleshoot field issues and maintain a clean, organized job site.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of fence installation experience, including crew leadership or foreman responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of fence layout, post setting, gates, hardware, and installation best practices.
• Ability to read plans, tape measurements, and grade/layout lines accurately.
• Experience operating common fencing equipment and power tools; skid steer, auger, or mini-excavator experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license; clean driving record preferred (CDL is a plus if applicable).
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.
• Reliable, organized, and able to lead by example in a fast-paced field environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry 50–75+ lbs regularly.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, digging, lifting, and working on uneven terrain.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods.