Foreman

Groundworks; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots provided

Certification program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership program

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, seeks a Foreman to lead installation crews in Grand Rapids, MI. You’ll own safety, quality, productivity, and team performance from start to finish, coordinating daily operations and mentoring teammates on site.

We offer a strong promotion path, an award-winning brand, and a culture that rewards initiative with internal advancement. Expect competitive pay, boots, and a path to real career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews or small teams.
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
• Ability to enter crawl spaces and confined areas.
• Excellent stamina and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Assess conditions of the job on-site; plan and assign duties based on time, tools, and order of work.
• Install products and services with support from a national team of trained professionals.
• Provide customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work.
• Supervise the crew and provide on-the-job training to Installers and Co-Foreman
• Drive the company-provided vehicle to and from the job site daily.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Manual dexterity

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.The Foreman provides leadership to their crew and is an integral part of our success. The Foreman coordinates tasks and assignments based on work priority, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability. The Foreman monitors the progress of a project and keeps it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint. Candidates with experience in foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting solutions, and team leadership experience would be a great fit for this position.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeads 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-ForemanDrives 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.QualificationsStrong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player.Experience leading crews or small teamsBasic construction or mechanical knowledgeMust have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.Enters crawl spaces and other confined areasOther duties as assigned by the supervisorWorking ConditionsThe 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 growthTools & transportation to the job site providedFree pair of Red Wing Boots provided every yearPerformance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & eventsAnnual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer eventsUpward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the timeWhen you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upsideTuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidaysUS: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leaveCanada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance