Trade Foreman 1

JE Dunn Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Trade Foreman 1 to support on-site construction activities, work with tools, participate in punch lists, and execute self-perform work. This role includes supervising a crew and reporting progress in line with JE Dunn’s safety culture and project goals.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, crew coordination, and adherence to plans, specifications, and quality standards on site. Travel may be required and the role offers growth toward Trade Foreman 2.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Learn and participate in safety culture; mentor others.
• Work with tools to complete assigned tasks on a project.
• Track and report units and labor hours; submit timecards.
• Coordinate inspections for assigned scope of work.
• Read plans and coordination drawings; supervise crew.
• Provide on‑the‑job guidance and share expertise.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Plan reading

Team leadership

Lean process

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Shop drawings

Coordination drawings

SIMS

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Trade Foreman 1 will support construction activities on a jobsite by working with tools, participating in punch lists and executing self-perform work. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and supervising a crew as a working foreman. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy and Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Trade Foreman 2.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
• Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards.
• Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project.
• Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew.
• Understands and achieves crew production goals.
• Establishes crew sizes that align with production goals.
• Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes.
• Communicates with suppliers and coordinates delivery of supplies to jobsite.
• Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties.
• Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work.
• Participates in all safety activities such as tool box talks, job hazard analysis, job site analysis and SIMS (Site Information Management System) reporting.
• Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings.
• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.
• Coordinates inspections for assigned scope of work.
• Participates in, documents and updates punch lists.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of layout skill (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications.
• Acquire knowledge of productivity rates.
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Vocational/Technical degree in related field (Preferred).

Experience

• 2+ years commercial construction experience.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
• May require periods of travel
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Non Union.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.