Lead Foundation & Waterproofing Crew Chief

TerraFirma; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company–匹配

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

7 Paid Holidays + PTO

Wellness Programs

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

TerraFirma is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead on-site crews from start to finish, coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and mentoring Installers and Co-Foremen. You will ensure safety, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction while meeting time and budget targets.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in a Foreman role, strong communication, and the ability to read plans; CDL or valid license is a plus. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this role at TerraFirma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience as a Foreman or Project Lead.
• Experience in foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, or concrete lifting preferred.
• Prior experience installing Helical/Push Piers and/or Pin Piles is a plus.
• Strong communication skills; ability to motivate, delegate, and hold a team accountable.
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge with hands-on equipment experience.
• Able to read and interpret engineering plans and job specifications.
• Comfortable using mobile technology (phones, apps, tablets) for project management.
• Fluent in English (spoken, written).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license or CDL with clean driving record.
• Must meet company vehicle insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance crew, coordinating assignments based on work priority, schedules, and workforce availability.
• Supervise crew members and provide on-the-job training to Installers and Co-Foremen.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular safety checks on every job site.
• Monitor project progress and keep jobs on track from time and budget perspectives.
• Motivate and recognize your team to foster a positive, high-performance work culture.
• Address performance issues promptly and involve the Production Manager as needed.
• Review job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment before arriving on site.
• Install TerraFirma products and services, driving quality workmanship and on-time completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading plans

Mobile tech

Time management

English fluency

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TerraFirma is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead on-site crews from start to finish, coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and mentoring Installers and Co-Foremen. You will ensure safety, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction while meeting time and budget targets.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in a Foreman role, strong communication, and the ability to read plans; CDL or valid license is a plus. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this role at TerraFirma.