Reconstruction Foreman / Assistant Project Manager

Bosun; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth into Project Management

Hands-on training and mentorship

Subsidized health and dental

Optional vision

6 paid holidays

PTO after 6 months

40 hours sick pay

401(k) after 1 year

Vehicle provided during business hours

Stable, growing company with strong 팀

Job summary

Bosun in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Reconstruction Foreman / Assistant Project Manager to join our restoration and reconstruction team. This hands-on role blends field leadership with client interaction, coordinating materials, schedules, and subcontractors to keep projects on track.

You will perform light carpentry, punch work, site coordination, and daily PM support, growing into greater project responsibility over time.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on construction experience required.
• Experience with residential reconstruction, remodeling, punch work, or light carpentry strongly preferred.
• Ability to complete basic finish work including trim and baseboards.
• Strong work ethic with willingness to learn and grow.
• Customer-service mindset with strong communication skills.
• Team player with a “figure it out” mentality.
• Honest, dependable, and solutions-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Restoration industry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with daily job site needs and coordination.
• Pick up and deliver materials to active job sites.
• Complete punch list items, touch-ups, and light carpentry work (baseboards, trim, minor repairs).
• Conduct site visits and gather project information for the PM.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of subcontractors or temporary labor crews.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Follow work orders and ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Document job progress through photos, notes, and communication with the PM.
• Help ensure projects stay on schedule and customers remain informed.
• Assist with final walkthroughs and project closeout items.
• Learn reconstruction operations and grow into increased project responsibility over time.

Skills

Construction experience

Customer service

Team player

Problem solving

Reliability

Job description

Reconstruction Foreman / Assistant Project Manager

About Our Client

Our client is seeking a Reconstruction Foreman / Assistant Project Manager to join their growing restoration and reconstruction team serving the San Marcos area. Their organization provides cleanup and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties damaged by water, fire, mold, storms, and other disasters.

With a reputation built on integrity, customer service, and quality craftsmanship, they are looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable, and eager to grow into a larger leadership role over time.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with construction experience who wants to continue developing their career in reconstruction project management.

Position Summary

The Reconstruction Foreman / Assistant Project Manager plays a critical support role to the Reconstruction Project Manager by helping keep projects moving efficiently in the field.

This is a hands-on position that combines light carpentry work, job site coordination, customer interaction, material pickups, punch list completion, and daily support for active reconstruction projects.

The ideal candidate enjoys being in the field, solving problems, helping wherever needed, and learning the reconstruction business from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with daily job site needs and coordination
• Pick up and deliver materials to active job sites
• Complete punch list items, touch-ups, and light carpentry work including:
  • Baseboards
  • Trim work
  • Minor repairs
  • Final detail work
• Conduct site visits and gather project information for the PM
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of subcontractors or temporary labor crews
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, customers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Follow work orders and ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
• Document job progress through photos, notes, and communication with the PM
• Help ensure projects stay on schedule and customers remain informed throughout the process
• Assist with final walkthroughs and project closeout items
• Learn reconstruction operations and grow into increased project responsibility over time

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on construction experience required
• Experience with residential reconstruction, remodeling, punch work, or light carpentry strongly preferred
• Ability to complete basic finish work including trim and baseboards
• Strong work ethic with willingness to learn and grow
• Customer-service mindset with strong communication skills
• Team player with a “figure it out” mentality
• Honest, dependable, and solutions-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Restoration industry experience is a plus but not required

What Success Looks Like

You show up ready to help wherever needed, keep projects moving, and support both the customer and the Project Manager with professionalism and urgency. You take pride in quality work, communicate well with the team, and consistently demonstrate honesty, accountability, and a willingness to grow.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in reconstruction and eventually grow into a Project Manager position.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25–$34/hour depending on experience
• Opportunity for career growth into Project Management
• Hands-on training and mentorship
• Stable, growing company with strong team culture
• Meaningful work helping customers restore their homes and businesses
• Subsidized health and dental
• Optional vision
• 6 paid holidays
• PTO after 6 months
• 40 hours sick pay
• 401(k) after 1 year
• Vehicle provided during business hours