Construction Foreman

Wage: $50-65/hr

Benefits: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K)

Schedule: Full time, Permanent

Location: Redwood City, CA

We are seeking an experienced Construction Foreman for a residential construction company based in Redwood City CA. This individual will have a deep understanding of every aspect of construction, as well as confidence with customer service. This is a bags-on position that will involve managing other tradespeople as well as some office work. All work will be completed in-person.

Main Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the highest level of customer service, professionalism and craftsmanship.
• Communicate production schedules of and estimated manpower needs for upcoming work with adequate advance notice for planning and execution.
• Set schedule for Staff and work with Superintendents as needed.
• Provide daily progress reports of projects, including client concerns, project needs, etc.
• Direct subcontractors of project schedule.
• Assess and confirm material lead times and purchase orders to maintain project schedule.
• Take responsibility for the efficient use of the company's time, manpower and materials on each project.
• Maintain an operational inventory of tools, safety equipment, and supplies to perform specific activities as assigned. This may require the Foreman to work from the company office a few hours per week.
• Responsible for supervision and coordination of site work. Ensure quality and integrity of workmanship is maintained by all parties and is impeccable.
• Prepares project estimates and site reports daily/as needed.
• Be prepared to perform all duties of a plumber, electrician or carpenter on any given day.

Required Experience, Traits & Skills

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a valid CA driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation, preferably a truck or a van.
• A minimum of five years' experience working in high end residential construction, preferably as a carpenter.
• Ability to lay out construction, remodeling and alteration work.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Familiar with construction safety practices.
• Experience in respectful management and customer service practices.
• Computer literate, with the ability to learn new software with ease.

Desired Experienced, Traits & Skills

• Bilingual - Spanish.
• Project coordination/management experience.
• Experience with Modular construction highly desirable.
• Experience with heavy equipment like skid steers or mini excavators highly desireable.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to work in office, and construction environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, bend, go up and down stairs and ladders and reach while performing office and site duties.
• Ability to use hands to operate tools, or controls.
• Ability to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a computer to communicate through email and review information and enter/retrieve data.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to heat and/or cold, and inclement weather.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Level Recruiting is a boutique placement firm that works with the best builders in the Bay Area. With over 50 years combined industry experience, we carefully select our partners to make sure talented candidates are placed at companies with great culture, top pay, interesting projects, and opportunities for growth. We are dedicated to the service of helping to build careers and companies.