Working Foreman - Construction

Retherford Custom Homes & Renovations

Working Foreman - Construction

Location: Florence, AL / Northwest Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee project sites

Lead the Crew. Build with Pride.

Retherford Custom Homes is a third-generation custom home builder serving Northwest Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee. The company specializes in custom homes, renovations, and expansions, with a strong focus on quality construction, thoughtful details, and lasting client relationships. 

We are hiring a Working Foreman to lead field crews on custom residential construction projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide carpenters and laborers, keep work moving, maintain quality standards, and jump in wherever needed. The Crew Foreman will work closely with the Site Superintendent and leadership team to ensure each project is completed safely, efficiently, and with excellent craftsmanship.This is a working foreman position, not a supervisor-only role. The right person will have their tool belt on, work alongside the crew, and take ownership of keeping the team productive and focused on quality work. 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily work for carpenters, helpers, and field crew members
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure work is completed correctly
• Perform hands-on carpentry and construction tasks as needed
• Help maintain project schedule, jobsite organization, and workflow
• Read and follow plans, layouts, scopes of work, and direction from the Site Superintendent
• Ensure proper use of tools, materials, and equipment
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness and safety standards
• Communicate material needs, delays, issues, and completed work to the Site Superintendent
• Train and support crew members to improve quality and efficiency
• Work hands-on alongside the crew while leading daily field activities.
• Take responsibility for the productivity, quality, and accountability of crew members.
• Help ensure work is completed to high craftsmanship standards, not rushed or done at the lowest possible quality.

Qualifications:

• Strong residential construction and carpentry experience
• Previous experience leading a crew or small team preferred
• Ability to read plans, use tools safely, and understand construction sequencing
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to keep a crew productive while maintaining quality standards
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Experience in custom homes, renovations, framing, trim, or finish work is a plus
• Must be willing and able to perform hands-on work daily while leading the crew.
• Experience using JobTread, BuilderTrend or similar construction project management software is a plus. 

Pay and benefits:

• Pay range: $25-$35 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time position
• Opportunity for overtime depending on workload
• Growth path into higher field leadership roles
• Work on high-quality custom residential projects
• Benefits may include paid time off, performance bonuses, tool allowance, phone allowance, and/or additional company benefits depending on final package

Why Retherford Custom Homes:

At Retherford Custom Homes, the people doing the work matter. The company values tradespeople who take pride in their craft, show up ready to contribute, and care about the details that make a home last. This is a great fit for a hands-on leader who wants to be part of a respected custom home builder with a strong reputation, steady standards, and a commitment to doing right by clients and team members.

Retherford Custom Homes encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.