Foreman

Nichols Contracting Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Nichols Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Foreman to supervise, schedule, and coordinate field crews on commercial construction projects. The role requires strong leadership, safety awareness, and the ability to read blueprints; occasional travel may be required.

We offer a competitive hourly rate with performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The candidate will oversee daily operations, mentor team members, and ensure quality workmanship on schedule.

Qualifications

• Leads and supervises construction staff and crews.
• Ensures safety standards and quality workmanship.
• Reads blueprints and project specifications to plan work.

Responsibilities

• Oversees project site, ensures on-time completion.
• Coordinates with management, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Conducts site walk-throughs and quality assurance checks.
• Resolves production issues and coordinates scheduling.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project supervision

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Team coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Construction knowledge

Job description

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Royal Palm Beach and Orlando, FL with a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

The Foreman will supervise, schedule, and coordinate the work of employees in relevant construction and extraction roles. Duties to include but not limited to:

Essential Functions:

• Guides, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of construction staff, contractors, and suppliers; ensures work is completed on schedule.
• Provides job evaluations based on performance and goals set by immediate supervisors in a timely and constructive manner.
• Recommends promotions and salary increases based on observed job performance.
• Ensures each assigned construction laborer follows all safety standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the project/worksite, ensuring safety standards are followed and quality work is being performed in a timely manner.
• Determines project requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers, based on given project specifications such as blueprints.
• Performs daily walkthroughs of project/work site to confirm availability and use of proper materials and tools; recognizes and promptly addresses issues so that work can continue on schedule.
• Resolves problems and coordinates activities for the job through collaboration and communication with other management or technical staff and contractors.
• Conducts audits and quality assurance tests of work and safety matters.
• Identifies and recommends solutions for production problems, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of construction trades and extraction work.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in projects.
• Ability to read blueprints and other reports outlining specifications.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of related experience is required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to independently reach, twist and bend.
• Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to independently lift up to 35 pounds when required by work assignment. M
• Must be able to traverse the worksite in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to make inspections.
• Some travel may be required.

Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Hourly Rate: Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus incentives

Employee Acknowledgement: I have read the above position description and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.

Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.