Senior Construction Foreman - Site Leader & Planner

J Benton Construction; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401K Company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

J. Benton Construction, LLC is seeking a General Foreman to lead on-site crews, coordinate tasks, and ensure safety and quality across projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The role blends field leadership with administrative duties to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Applicants should have proven foreman experience, a related trade diploma or high school diploma, and strong knowledge of construction procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or diploma in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter etc.)
• Proven experience as construction foreman
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, and equipment
• Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Aptitude in math
• Problem-solving abilities
• OSHA 30 Certification or equivalent safety training.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Foreman in multiple same or various scopes.
• Supervises operations within a construction site.
• Coordinates tasks according to priorities and plans.
• Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew.
• Allocates general and daily responsibilities.
• Supervises and trains workers and tradespeople.
• Ensures manpower and resources are adequate.
• Guarantees all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
• Supervises the use of machinery and equipment.
• Monitors expenditures and ensures they remain within budget.
• Resolves problems when they arise.
• Reports on progress the Superintendent and/or Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Construction procedures

Math aptitude

OSHA 30 certified

Communication skills

Foreman experience

Trade diploma

Education

High school diploma or trade diploma

Job description

J. Benton Construction, LLC is seeking a General Foreman to lead on-site crews, coordinate tasks, and ensure safety and quality across projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The role blends field leadership with administrative duties to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Applicants should have proven foreman experience, a related trade diploma or high school diploma, and strong knowledge of construction procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems.