Foreman - General Labor

DPR Construction; Louisiana; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Foreman – General Labor in Louisiana to supervise daily general labor operations and drive safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. You will coordinate site activities, labor, and resources to meet deadlines while promoting safety and teamwork, with OSHA 10 mandatory and OSHA 30 preferred.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and about 5 years of related experience in construction or general labor.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience in general labor, construction, or a related field required.
• Certifications and Licenses: OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and develops a crew of general laborers, ensuring quality performance and adherence to project requirements.
• Supervises site preparation, material handling, and equipment maintenance to maintain workflow and efficiency.
• Reviews work areas and completed tasks to verify quality, safety, and compliance with standards.
• Communicates project progress, challenges, and resource needs to leadership to maintain workflow continuity.
• Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the crew.
• Oversees maintenance and proper use of tools and equipment to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Completes and submits timecards accurately and on schedule in accordance with company policies.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

OSHA 10-Hour Construction

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

5 years general labor/construction experience

Job description

## Foreman - General LaborApply: Lousiana: Full time: Posted Today: JR-16562## **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:** Supervises daily general labor operations and contributes to project success through safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. Coordinates site activities, labor, and resources to maintain productivity and meet project deadlines. Promotes safety, accountability, and teamwork within assigned crews. Drives process improvements and supports crew development to enhance performance and alignment with company standards. **Key Responsibilities:** Oversees and develops a crew of general laborers, ensuring quality performance and adherence to project requirements. Supervises site preparation, material handling, and equipment maintenance to maintain workflow and efficiency. Reviews work areas and completed tasks to verify quality, safety, and compliance with standards. Communicates project progress, challenges, and resource needs to leadership to maintain workflow continuity. Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the crew. Oversees maintenance and proper use of tools and equipment to ensure safe and effective operations. Completes and submits timecards accurately and on schedule in accordance with company policies. **Education Qualifications:** High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. **Work Experience:** 5 years of experience in general labor, construction, or a related field required. **Certifications and Licenses:** Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification required. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.