Lead Craft Foreman - Field Construction Leader

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Beaufort, SC seeks a skilled Craft Foreman to lead field crews on safe, on-budget construction projects across the Southeast.

You will supervise daily activities, enforce safety rules, and ensure quality workmanship on site. The role requires hands-on supervision of layouts with survey equipment, ongoing coordination with the Project Superintendent, and clear communication of progress and issues.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor crews
• Verify accuracy of work (dimension verification)
• Safety compliance; conduct daily STA’s with crews
• Layout using survey equipment
• Complete timesheets with certified payroll
• Field material requisitions
• Small tool management
• Maintain field logs (equipment inspections, Daily Safety Checklist)
• Maintain erosion control (SWPPP reports, correct measures if needed)
• Identify drawing discrepancies
• Attend daily and weekly meetings
• Assist with facility startup activities
• Coordinate work with shop drawings
• Provide as-built information to field management
• Provide input for production plans
• Material handling, receiving & inventory
• Know and understand budgets for each task
• Assist Superintendent with 5-week schedule
• Report issues or problems to field management
• Identify and discuss with field management exceptional craft workers
• Responsible for the training and development of Craft workers

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Beaufort, SC seeks a skilled Craft Foreman to lead field crews on safe, on-budget construction projects across the Southeast.

You will supervise daily activities, enforce safety rules, and ensure quality workmanship on site. The role requires hands-on supervision of layouts with survey equipment, ongoing coordination with the Project Superintendent, and clear communication of progress and issues.