Senior Craft Foreman Field Construction Lead (Jacksonville)

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Craft Foreman to lead field crews, ensure quality workmanship, and manage budget-driven tasks on Southeast projects.

Responsibilities include organizing crews, verifying work, ensuring safety, layout, and coordination with project management. Applicants should have 5+ years of construction experience and OSHA 10/First Aid/CPR training, with ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of construction-related experience with a proven record of quality workmanship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for coordination with project team.
• Experience supervising field crews of 1–10 employees.
• Safety-focused with ability to lead by example.
• Proficiency with standard office tech and field tools.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor crews.
• Verify accuracy of work and dimensions.
• Ensure safety compliance and daily safety tasks with crews.
• Layout using survey equipment.
• Prepare and process payroll-related documentation.
• Manage field material requisitions and tool inventory.
• Maintain field logs and SWPPP-related reports.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and coordinate with field management.
• Attend daily/weekly meetings and assist with schedule input.
• Provide input for production plans and as-built information.
• Travel as project needs and work overtime as required.

Skills

Supervising field crews

Communication

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Safety training (OSHA, CPR)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Craft Foreman to lead field crews, ensure quality workmanship, and manage budget-driven tasks on Southeast projects.

Responsibilities include organizing crews, verifying work, ensuring safety, layout, and coordination with project management. Applicants should have 5+ years of construction experience and OSHA 10/First Aid/CPR training, with ability to travel as needed.