Foreman/Superintendent – Commercial Construction & amp; Custom Fabrication

Goodman Realty Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Realty Group in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Working Foreman with strong commercial construction and fabrication experience. You will lead field operations, coordinate small projects, and contribute to metalwork, carpentry, and architectural fabrication.

This hands-on leadership role requires balancing crew management, project coordination, and safety. You will ensure quality, schedule performance, and effective communication with design teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in commercial construction or custom fabrication, including management or supervisory experience.
• Proven background in metalwork, custom carpentry, or architectural fabrication.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, scheduling, and coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and shop plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Safety-conscious mindset with a working knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Experience with estimating, project management software, and basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a crew of 4-5 in field construction and fabrication.
• Oversee commercial tenant improvements, small ground-up work, and fabrications.
• Perform hands-on metal fabrication and carpentry.
• Prepare cost estimates, takeoffs, and proposals.
• Coordinate project schedules and manage subcontractors.
• Communicate plans with design teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain safe, organized job sites per OSHA standards.
• Track time, materials, and progress.
• Troubleshoot field challenges with efficient solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety-conscious

Tools

Estimating software

Project management software

Basic computer skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Working Foreman with strong commercial construction and custom fabrication experience to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can manage day-to-day field operations, coordinate small commercial projects, and contribute directly to high-quality metalwork, custom carpentry, and architectural fabrication projects.

This role requires a motivated professional who can balance crew management, project coordination, and hands-on craftsmanship while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a crew of 4-5 skilled employees in both field construction and custom fabrication settings.
• Oversee commercial tenant improvements, small ground-up construction, and custom fabrication projects.
• Perform hands-on work, including metal fabrication, custom carpentry, and installation of architectural elements.
• Prepare cost estimates, material takeoffs, and proposals.
• Coordinate project schedules and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including design, property management, and construction management.
• Review plans and specifications; communicate clearly with design teams and project stakeholders.
• Maintain a safe and organized job site, ensuring compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Track employee time, materials, and project progress.
• Troubleshoot field challenges and develop creative, efficient solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in commercial construction or custom fabrication, including management or supervisory experience.
• Proven background in metalwork, custom carpentry, or architectural fabrication.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, scheduling, and coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and shop plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Safety-conscious mindset with a working knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Experience with estimating, project management software, and basic computer skills preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in commercial construction sites, fabrication shops, and outdoor job sites, with travel between locations as needed.
• This is a hands-on position requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting/carrying materials and equipment up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, construction dust, noise, welding fumes, machinery, power tools, and other job-site hazards.
• Must follow all company and OSHA safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection when required.
• Schedule may vary based on project needs and may occasionally require early mornings, extended hours, evenings, or weekends to meet project deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.