Residential Construction Foreman

Samaritan's Purse; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid family medical leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Construction Foreman to lead the Harrison County, West Virginia rebuild project. You will oversee residential construction from foundation to final inspection, coordinate with site teams and volunteers, and ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence.

This full-time role enables hands-on training and faith-based outreach on a multi-year effort. Join a mission-driven team focused on helping local homeowners while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school and three to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with all aspects of residential home construction, from layout and foundation work to final inspection, is required.
• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and processes.
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.
• Highly effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Superintendent, Volunteer Coordinators, and Logistics Coordinators to design and construct homes that bring hope to the affected community.
• Engage with on-site volunteer teams, providing hands-on training and support. Guide team members to ensure they understand their roles and contribute effectively to the construction process.
• Uphold the highest quality standards by overseeing project progress, ensuring budget compliance, and maintaining craftsmanship.
• Safeguard materials and equipment with strict inventory control and security measures.
• Conduct thorough inspections of all projects to ensure adherence to laws and codes and communicate progress and needs to volunteers and partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Construction knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Certificate from college/technical school

Job description

Location: Mount Clare, WV, United States
Job ID: 17794
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Construction Foreman to join our U.S. Rebuild team in Harrison County, West Virginia. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Construction Foreman, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Partner with the Project Superintendent, Volunteer Coordinators, and Logistics Coordinators to design and construct homes that bring hope to the affected community.

Engage with on-site volunteer teams, providing hands-on training and support. Guide team members to ensure they understand their roles and empower them to contribute effectively to the construction process

Uphold the highest quality standards by meticulously overseeing project progress, ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines, and maintaining exceptional craftsmanship

Safeguard all materials and equipment at job sites by maintaining strict inventory control and enforcing security measures to prevent loss or damage.

Conduct thorough inspections of all projects to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws and codes, while effectively communicating and ministering to volunteers and partners about progress and needs.

Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

One-year certificate from a college or technical school and three (3) to six (6) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with all aspects of residential home construction, from layout and foundation work to final inspection, is required.

Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and processes

Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints

Highly effective communication skills

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full-time (for the duration of the rebuild project)

Department: U.S. Rebuild

Employment timeframe: The Harrison County rebuild project will last 1-2 years, depending on homeowner needs

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.