Flooring Foreman — On-Site Leader with Training & $2K Sign-On

Ritsema Associates; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO & sick time

401(k) with company match

Tools provided

Uniforms

Training & development

Year-round work

EAP

Job summary

Ritsema Associates, a leading West Michigan contractor, is seeking a skilled Flooring Foreman to serve as the on-site leader for specific construction projects. You will supervise staff, coordinate materials and equipment, and ensure safety and quality in all activities on site.

This role requires hands-on leadership, clear communication with the superintendent, estimator, and PM, and a commitment to timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read tape measures and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Basic math and measurement calculations are required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with safety and quality in mind.
• Experience with safety protocols and quality workmanship is required.
• Provide and maintain personal hand tools; employer provides power and specialty tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily flooring operations to meet schedule and budget.
• Attend startup meetings with superintendent and estimator/PM to review labor needs.
• Conduct daily huddles and toolbox talks to set goals and track progress.
• Record daily accomplishments and compare with plan to evaluate performance.
• Manage labor needs and communicate changes to the superintendent.
• Record labor hours and personnel assignments accurately.
• Place timely orders for materials and equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized job site and act as on-site contact with GC foreman/PM.
• Resolve scheduling issues on-site and attend weekly progress meetings.

Skills

Reading tape measures

Carpentry basics

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Safety focus

Tools

Hand tools

Flooring tools

Sanding equipment

Job description

Ritsema Associates, a leading West Michigan contractor, is seeking a skilled Flooring Foreman to serve as the on-site leader for specific construction projects. You will supervise staff, coordinate materials and equipment, and ensure safety and quality in all activities on site.

This role requires hands-on leadership, clear communication with the superintendent, estimator, and PM, and a commitment to timely project completion.