Lead Craft Foreman — Field Construction & Safety

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a capable Craft Foreman to oversee field crews on our Florida projects, ensuring quality workmanship, safety compliance, and budget adherence under the guidance of the Project Superintendent.

The role demands strong communication, hands-on supervision, and a five-year track record in construction. You will coordinate with project managers, safety directors, and field teams to deliver reliable, on-time results across active sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of construction-related experience with record of quality and profitable craft work.
• Ability to communicate with Project Manager, General Superintendent and Safety & Health Director.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor crews.
• Verify accuracy of work (dimension verification).
• Safety compliance and daily STA inspections with crews.
• Layout using survey equipment.
• Complete timesheets with certified payroll.
• Field material requisitions and small tool management.
• Monitor and report productivity.
• Maintain field logs and erosion control records.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and coordinate with field management.
• Attend daily/weekly meetings and assist with startup activities.
• Coordinate work with shop drawings and provide as-built information.
• Support production plans and manage material receiving and inventory.
• Understand budgets for each task and assist with 5-week schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Trenching competency

Scaffolds competency

Rigging competency

Confined space competency

Fall protection training

OSHA 10-hour

First Aid & CPR

SWPPP Inspector

Silica training

Risk Management

Accident training

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a capable Craft Foreman to oversee field crews on our Florida projects, ensuring quality workmanship, safety compliance, and budget adherence under the guidance of the Project Superintendent.

The role demands strong communication, hands-on supervision, and a five-year track record in construction. You will coordinate with project managers, safety directors, and field teams to deliver reliable, on-time results across active sites.