Construction Foreman

Design Hire
  • Champaign, Illinois
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

We're looking for a hands-on Construction Foreman who enjoys leading crews, driving production, and delivering high-quality commercial construction projects. This individual will oversee daily field operations while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

The ideal candidate has a strong construction background, understands underground utility and mechanical installation work, and takes pride in developing productive crews while maintaining exceptional workmanship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily field operations on commercial construction projects.
  • Supervise field personnel and coordinate subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
  • Review blueprints, drawings, and project specifications before work begins.
  • Coordinate trenching, excavation, underground utilities, piping, and installation activities.
  • Monitor daily production and adjust manpower as project demands change.
  • Ensure all work meets quality standards and project schedules.
  • Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce OSHA and company safety requirements.
  • Work closely with Project Managers regarding manpower, scheduling, material needs, and project progress.
  • Maintain accurate field reports and daily documentation.
  • Resolve field issues while keeping projects moving efficiently.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
  • Previous Foreman or field leadership experience.
  • Experience with public works, underground utilities, civil construction, water mains, trenching, or utility installation.
  • Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.
  • Experience operating around heavy equipment and coordinating field crews.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • OSHA certification preferred.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced commercial construction environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment

Numbers & Facts

LocationChampaign, Illinois

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Commercial Constructionunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Groundskeepingunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Pipingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Public Worksunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Underground Excavationunmatched

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