Senior Craft Foreman: Field Leadership & Safety

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a skilled Craft Foreman to reliably complete field tasks with quality construction and within budget. The role emphasizes safe, efficient crew management and accurate communication with the Project Superintendent.

The candidate should bring at least five years of construction experience, a high school diploma, and current OSHA 10-hour and safety certifications. Responsibilities include coordinating crews, monitoring progress, and ensuring safety compliance on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years construction-related experience with a record of quality and profitable craft work.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor crews.
• Verify accuracy of work (e.g., dimension verification).
• Safety compliance; conduct daily STAs with crews.
• Layout using survey equipment.
• Complete timesheets with certified payroll.
• Field material requisitions and small tool management.
• Monitor and report productivity; maintain field logs and SWPPP reports.
• Coordinate work with shop drawings; provide as-built information to field management.
• Attend daily/weekly meetings; assist with startup activities; support training craft workers in SAFETY practices.

Skills

Communication

Trenching

Scaffolds

Rigging

Confined Space

Fall Protection

OSHA 10‑hour

First Aid & CPR

SWPPP Inspector

Safety Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a skilled Craft Foreman to reliably complete field tasks with quality construction and within budget. The role emphasizes safe, efficient crew management and accurate communication with the Project Superintendent.

The candidate should bring at least five years of construction experience, a high school diploma, and current OSHA 10-hour and safety certifications. Responsibilities include coordinating crews, monitoring progress, and ensuring safety compliance on site.