Foreman

Groundworks; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools & transportation to the job site

Red Wing Boots provided annually

Employee Ownership Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays

Comprehensive US benefits package

Job summary

Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, seeks a Foreman to lead the installation crew from start to finish—owning safety, quality, productivity, and team performance on every project.

You’ll coordinate daily operations, mentor your crew, and ensure every installation reflects our commitment to protecting customers’ homes. We offer growth, from within, along with strong benefits and training.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player.
• Experience leading crews or small teams
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
• Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
• Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Responsibilities

• Leads a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area.
• Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to the job site.
• Assesses conditions of the job once on-site; sets forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assign duties to your crew for work to be performed.
• Installs products and services with the support of a national team of trained professionals.
• Innovates and troubleshoots situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables.
• Provides customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work.
• Ensures all final documentation is done completely/accurately and is given to the proper parties.
• Supervises the crew and provides on-the-job training to Installers and Co-Foreman
• Drives the company-provided vehicle to and from the job site daily.
• It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Driver's license

Physical endurance

Job description

Are you a proven leader who takes ownership of the jobsite and sets the standard for excellence?

At Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, our Foremen lead the installation crew from start to finish—owning safety, quality, productivity, and team performance on every project. You’ll coordinate daily operations, mentor and develop your crew, and ensure every installation reflects our commitment to protecting our customers’ homes. Supported by an award-winning brand, industry‑leading systems, and a culture that promotes from within, this role is built for leaders who want responsibility, respect, and long‑term career growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area.
• Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to the job site.
• Assesses conditions of the job once on-site; sets forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assign duties to your crew for work to be performed.
• Installs products and services with the support of a national team of trained professionals.
• Innovates and troubleshoots situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables.
• Provides customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work.
• Ensures all final documentation is done completely/accurately and is given to the proper parties.
• Supervises the crew and provides on-the-job training to Installers and Co-Foreman
• Drives the company-provided vehicle to and from the job site daily.
• It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.
  

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player.
• Experience leading crews or small teams
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
• Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
• Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Working Conditions

• The position lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor.
• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
• The employee must have excellent stamina.
• Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($92K avg.)

• Best-in-class certification program creates path to real career growth

• Tools & transportation to the job site provided

• Free pair of Red Wing Boots provided every year

• Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events

• Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events

• Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time

• When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside

• Tution Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!

• Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays

• US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave

• Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance
  The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role in Minnesota is $16.61 - $19.54. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.