Foreman - Drywall

DPR Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a drywall operations leader to oversee daily drywall crews on our projects in Dallas, Texas. You will coordinate labor, materials, and equipment, review plans, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across multiple trades.

The role emphasizes supervising skilled drywallers, applying best practices, and driving timely project delivery while maintaining a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of experience in drywall installation, finishing, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the management and development of a crew of drywallers, fostering skill growth and ensuring quality performance under supervision.
• Coordinates with project managers, suppliers, and other trades to facilitate timely delivery of materials and resolve site challenges.
• Monitors safety protocols and promotes a culture of accountability and risk prevention within the team.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to guide accurate installation of drywall systems.
• Tracks project progress and prepares regular updates on milestones, issues, and outcomes for leadership review.
• Manages allocation of labor, equipment, and materials to optimize project efficiency.
• Accurately completes and submits time cards for assigned crews, ensuring timely and precise recording of labor hours in accordance with company policies and project requirements.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety awareness

Blueprint interpretation

Resource coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title - they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Leads the daily drywall operations of all workers under his or her care to achieve high-quality and timely results. Coordinates crew activities, resource allocation, and workflow to achieve project objectives and maintain productivity. Collaborates with project teams, superintendents, and other trades to resolve basic issues and support seamless project delivery. Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement by modeling best practices and providing clear guidance. Enhances organizational performance by ensuring efficient use of resources and supporting the professional development of crew members.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the management and development of a crew of drywallers, fostering skill growth and ensuring quality performance under supervision.
• Coordinates with project managers, suppliers, and other trades to facilitate timely delivery of materials and resolve site challenges.
• Monitors safety protocols and promotes a culture of accountability and risk prevention within the team.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to guide accurate installation of drywall systems.
• Tracks project progress and prepares regular updates on milestones, issues, and outcomes for leadership review.
• Manages allocation of labor, equipment, and materials to optimize project efficiency.
• Accurately completes and submits time cards for assigned crews, ensuring timely and precise recording of labor hours in accordance with company policies and project requirements.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience in drywall installation, finishing, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together - by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.