Hands-On Tile Foreman for Commercial Projects

Jack Laurie Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Year-round work

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Jack Laurie Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Commercial Tile Setter Foreman to lead a crew of tile setters and apprentices while actively setting tile on projects. You will own project delivery, coordinate with managers, and ensure work is done safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of commercial tile-setting experience, hands-on leadership, and strong blueprint-reading skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial tile-setting experience preferred.
• Foreman, Lead Installer, or Crew Lead experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on leader who can set tile alongside the crew.
• Strong knowledge of commercial tile installation methods and materials.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and project plans.
• Experience laying out commercial tile projects.
• Ability to lead, train, motivate, and hold a crew accountable.
• Understanding of production goals, labor hours, scheduling, and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a crew of 2-8 tile setters and apprentices.
• Install ceramic, porcelain, quarry, and natural stone tile in commercial environments.
• Lay out work and assign daily tasks based on project schedules and priorities.
• Help manage manpower, production, labor hours, material usage, and project budget.
• Monitor crew productivity and make adjustments to keep projects moving.
• Read and understand blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project details.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, other trades, and customers.
• Prepare substrates, including leveling, waterproofing, and surface preparation.
• Measure, lay out, cut, and install tile accurately.
• Mix and apply mortar, grout, adhesives, and sealants.
• Identify jobsite issues early and communicate them to the Project Manager.
• Train and develop apprentices and less-experienced tile setters.
• Maintain quality standards and inspect completed work.
• Ensure the crew follows company and jobsite safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and organized jobsite.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Crew supervision

Tile installation

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Jack Laurie Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Commercial Tile Setter Foreman to lead a crew of tile setters and apprentices while actively setting tile on projects. You will own project delivery, coordinate with managers, and ensure work is done safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of commercial tile-setting experience, hands-on leadership, and strong blueprint-reading skills.