Foreman

Groundworks; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,736,000 - 77,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification program

Tools & transport to site

Boots provided

Trips & events

Internal promotions

Employee ownership program

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Groundworks in Oregon is seeking a Foreman to lead the installation crew from start to finish, owning safety, quality, productivity, and team performance on every project. You will coordinate daily operations, mentor your crew, and ensure every installation reflects our commitment to protecting customers’ homes.

This role rewards leadership with opportunities for advancement within Groundworks, a national leader in foundation repair and waterproofing.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews or small teams.
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
• Ability to enter crawl spaces and 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 on-site; plans time, tools, and order of work; assigns duties to crew.
• Installs products with support of a national team of professionals.
• Innovates and troubleshoots to meet company standards and timetables.
• Provides customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work.
• Ensures final documentation is completed and shared with proper parties.
• Supervises the crew and trains Installers and Co-Foreman.
• Drives the company-provided vehicle to and from the job site daily.
• It is essential to report to work on time each day.

Skills

Leadership

Crew leadership

Construction knowledge

Driver's license

Crawl spaces access

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 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.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay + bonus paid per job ($92k/yr avg)

What We Offer:

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

Tuition 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 Oregon is $22.93 - $26.97. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.

Groundworks

Building the Nation's Confidence, One Foundation at a Time.

Groundworks is a national leader in foundation repair and waterproofing, committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions for homes and businesses across the U.S.

Construction

Company size 5,001–10,000 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 2016

Total funding 0 Private Equity

Momentum

Team growth

29% in 12 mo

1,567 employees on LinkedIn

Oct 22 May 26

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

2.9

479 reviews

37% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 2.8

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 2.6

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.0

Compensation & benefits 3.0

Capital

Funding history

Private Equity - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Feb 2023

Footprint

Where they work

1741 Corporate Landing Pkwy, Virginia Beach , VA 23454, US 1600 Providence Hwy, Walpole, Massachusetts 02081, US 77 Riverway Rd, Belgrade, Montana 59714, US 3819 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania 17876, US 6035 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80915, US 1945 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, Texas 75038, US 4686 Ivy St, Denver, Colorado 80216, US 2333 Courage Dr, STE C, Fairfield, California 94533, US 205 Green Dr, Avilla, Indiana 46710, US 2575 Highway 6 and 50, Unit A, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, US 6422 Calle Lozano Dr, Houston, Texas 77041, US 70 Zachary Rd, Manchester, New Hampshire 03109, US 101 Powdered Metal Dr, North Haven, Connecticut 06473, US 2624 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, US 1800 Freedom Market Place, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, US 13831 Chalco Valley Pkwy, Omaha, Nebraska 68138, US 106 Park Dr, Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania 19454, US 1850 S Parco Ave, Ontario, California 91761, US 16332 S Bringhurst Dr, Bluffdale, Utah 84065, US 18630 Goll St, San Antonio, Texas 78266, US 1161 N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale, California 94089, US 18931 59th Ave NE, Suite 5, Arlington, Washington 98223, US 18915 16th Ave S, SeaTac, Washington 98188, US 11160 S 225th East Ave, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014, US 2940 S Minneapolis Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67216, US