Lead Masonry Foreman - Historic/Commercial

The Contractor Consultants; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Safety equipment and ongoing training

Team events

Job summary

Building Restoration Services is seeking a hands-on Lead Commercial Masonry & Building-Envelope Restoration Crews foreman to manage field operations in the Boston area. You will direct masonry restoration projects, lead crews, and ensure safety, workmanship, and schedule adherence on occupied sites.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in commercial masonry restoration, read plans and specs, and can train and develop team members while maintaining original architectural integrity.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of hands-on commercial masonry restoration experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of existing-building masonry repair and restoration techniques.
• Ability to identify deterioration, water-entry conditions, unstable masonry, and substrate problems.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, details, field reports, and manufacturer requirements.
• Strong knowledge of mortar selection, mixing, matching, tooling, and installation methods.
• Ability to plan and coordinate labor, materials, access equipment, and production requirements.
• Strong understanding of quality-control requirements for masonry and restoration work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in active commercial construction environments.
• Active OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, project managers, superintendents, engineers, and client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews and coordinate daily production, safety, and workmanship.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and reports.
• Mentor masonry mechanics and laborers; train team members.
• Build and develop a dedicated masonry crew within BRS when appropriate.
• Lay out daily work, assign responsibilities, and set production goals.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, access systems, and equipment.
• Maintain quality control throughout removal, preparation, installation, curing, and final finish.
• Protect occupants and surrounding property; manage site safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Masonry restoration

Building-envelope repair

Plans & specs reading

Team leadership

Safety leadership

OSHA 30 Certification

Communication

Heavy-equipment coordination

Tools

Scaffold certification

Aerial-lift certification

Swing-stage certification

Job description

Building Restoration Services is seeking a hands-on Lead Commercial Masonry & Building-Envelope Restoration Crews foreman to manage field operations in the Boston area. You will direct masonry restoration projects, lead crews, and ensure safety, workmanship, and schedule adherence on occupied sites.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in commercial masonry restoration, read plans and specs, and can train and develop team members while maintaining original architectural integrity.