Lead Mason Foreman – Commercial Masonry

First Choice Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Construction in Washington, DC seeks a seasoned Masonry Foreman to lead crews on commercial projects across DC, MD, and Northern VA. You will organize daily tasks, mentor apprentices, and ensure safety and high craftsmanship on complex masonry work.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, coordinating materials, and supervising subcontractors, while maintaining quality standards and adherence to budgets and schedules. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as journeyman mason in commercial construction.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory/foreman role leading masonry crews.
• Expert proficiency reading blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Proven ability performing accurate layout for complex masonry work.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise masons, laborers, apprentices, and specialty subcontractors.
• Assign daily tasks based on project priorities, crew capabilities, and schedules.
• Train and mentor apprentices and less experienced team members.
• Monitor productivity and performance, addressing issues promptly.
• Conduct daily crew briefings on work plans, safety, and expectations.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and shop drawings for layout and execution.
• Coordinate material deliveries and equipment with warehouse and project management.
• Identify and communicate scope changes and potential issues to project managers.
• Manage relationships with specialty subcontractors.
• Maintain highest masonry craftsmanship standards across all work.
• Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure specification compliance.
• Verify proper jointing, alignment, plumb, and level.
• Address quality issues immediately and coordinate with inspectors on punch lists.
• Enforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and lead toolbox talks.
• Ensure proper PPE use and maintain safe working conditions.
• Stop work for unsafe conditions and investigate incidents.
• Coordinate with Safety Operations Manager on training and compliance.
• Complete daily reports in Raken documenting work, hours, materials, and progress.
• Document scope changes, delays, and weather impacts with photos.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, and clients.
• Submit timely material and equipment requests.
• Monitor labor productivity and material usage against budgets.
• Alert management to potential overruns or delays early.
• Minimize material waste through efficient planning.

Skills

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Layout accuracy

Quality control

Safety management

Communication

English proficiency

Tools

Raken

iPad/tablet reporting

Job description

First Choice Construction in Washington, DC seeks a seasoned Masonry Foreman to lead crews on commercial projects across DC, MD, and Northern VA. You will organize daily tasks, mentor apprentices, and ensure safety and high craftsmanship on complex masonry work.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, coordinating materials, and supervising subcontractors, while maintaining quality standards and adherence to budgets and schedules. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.