Foreman - General Labor

DPR Construction; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in the United States seeks a Supervisor for general labor operations. You will oversee a crew, coordinate site activities, ensure safety, quality and timely completion of tasks on projects.

Responsibilities include training crew, maintaining equipment, submitting timecards, and communicating progress to project leadership. A High School diploma and 5 years of field experience, OSHA 10 is required and OSHA 30 preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience in general labor, construction, or related field.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 30-Hour 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 compliance

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Tools

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

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:
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.

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.