Senior Commercial Drywall Foreman - Lead, Plan, Deliver

Anning-Johnson Company; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Anning-Johnson Company in Melrose Park, IL, seeks a Commercial Drywall Foreman to lead installation and finishing on commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. You will plan, supervise crews, read blueprints, coordinate with project managers, uphold union rules, and monitor progress to meet deadlines while maintaining strong teamwork.

The role emphasizes safety, discipline, and collaboration in a union environment, with a compensation structure tied to union scales and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a drywall foreman in commercial construction.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, drawings, layouts and specifications.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Familiar with union labor agreements, safety standards and regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication to manage a diverse team.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and problem-solve under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to drywall installers, ensuring safety and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers to determine requirements, timelines, and resources.
• Plan daily tasks and allocate labor/materials to meet deadlines.
• Conduct site inspections and devise strategies for installation and finishing.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and project specs during work.
• Train and mentor team members to uphold safety guidelines.
• Monitor progress and take corrective actions to stay on schedule.
• Coordinate drywall with other trades for smooth integration.
• Maintain records of work logs, material usage, and labor hours.
• Foster a positive, union-aligned work environment by resolving conflicts.

Skills

Drywall Foreman experience

Blueprint reading

OSHA 30

Union labor knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Construction tablets

Construction software

Job description

Anning-Johnson Company in Melrose Park, IL, seeks a Commercial Drywall Foreman to lead installation and finishing on commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. You will plan, supervise crews, read blueprints, coordinate with project managers, uphold union rules, and monitor progress to meet deadlines while maintaining strong teamwork.

The role emphasizes safety, discipline, and collaboration in a union environment, with a compensation structure tied to union scales and