Foreman

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent

Summary of Position: As a key member of the Field Operations team, the Foreman is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising self-performed work and assigned subcontractor activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.

The Foreman provides daily leadership to field crews, promotes a culture of safety and accountability, and collaborates closely with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and project team while developing the next-level field leadership skills needed in scheduling, site logistics, inspections, documentation, QA/QC, safety compliance, and trade coordination.

Responsibilities

Organize, assign, and effectively lead daily work activities for Blach field crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards

Supervise self-performed work to support daily productivity, safety, quality control, and compliance with project plans and specifications

Perform and lead layout by independently executing and overseeing layout activities, directing crew members in establishing accurate control lines, elevations, and benchmarks

Verify layout accuracy, double-check dimensions before installation, anticipate potential conflicts, and ensure work is installed correctly, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements

Interpret and utilize full plan sets, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings to plan work, ensure proper installation, and verify compliance with project requirements

Continuously mentor Carpenters, Laborers, and junior colleagues by providing coaching, training, and feedback to develop skills, confidence, and performance

Monitor crew size and forecast future manpower needs; promote effective time management and efficient use of resources

Use intermediate scheduling skills to understand short-term schedules and look-ahead planning, sequence work, align crew activities with milestones, identify schedule impacts, and adjust plans to maintain progress

Foster an environment that encourages communication, collaboration, accountability, and active engagement among crew members

Set expectations, hold team members accountable, lead by example, and maintain a productive and respectful work environment

Check in with the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent at the beginning and end of each shift to review progress, priorities, issues, documentation needs, and next steps

Coordinate and oversee assigned subcontractor activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements and aligned with schedule, logistics, safety, and quality expectations

Communicate and coordinate with subcontractors to align sequencing, access, work areas, safety expectations, quality requirements, and conflict resolution

Monitor subcontractor safety performance, resolve field questions, coordinate access to work areas, recognize MEPF or trade coordination conflicts, and enforce regular jobsite housekeeping

Perform material takeoffs for lumber, hardware, concrete, and other project materials; identify material needs, coordinate procurement, and ensure materials are available when needed without over ordering

Schedule, procure, and maintain appropriate tools and equipment for project execution; conduct monthly tool inventories and report findings to the warehouse team

Develop details and solutions for self-performed work activities; master and apply advanced carpentry skills and serve as a technical resource for complex work

Recognize how labor productivity, material usage, delays, and rework impact project costs, and make decisions that minimize waste and avoid unnecessary cost impacts

Identify long-lead items, constructability concerns, document discrepancies, missing information, and potential project issues requiring RFIs; escalate items appropriately to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or project team

Support and implement site logistics by managing site organization, material flow, staging, access, sequencing, and work areas to maximize efficiency and safety

Lead weekly safety meetings and consistently model safe work practices

Develop and enforce safety protocols; implement safety plans, identify required safety equipment, enforce compliance, and proactively address unsafe conditions or behaviors

Perform weekly safety inspections, use required safety documentation or software, complete required reports, and collect and distribute subcontractor safety meeting minutes to the project team

Read and understand Red Folder procedures at the beginning of each project; regularly inspect tools and equipment for safe and proper operation

Inspect self-performed and subcontractor work to ensure quality, proper installation, and compliance with project plans and specifications

Implement QA/QC standards, apply company quality processes, perform inspections, and ensure work meets project requirements while minimizing punch list items

Manage and support inspections by preparing work for city, special, and AHJ inspections, coordinating schedules with the project team, participating in owner or coordination meetings as required, and ensuring deficiencies are addressed promptly

Prepare and cost code employee timecards; draft daily reports with clear, accurate information regarding activities, manpower, progress, issues, safety, quality, inspections, and conditions; participate in Foremens meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and labor reporting as directed

Perform additional assignments as directed by the Superintendent

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum five years of commercial construction field experience, with prior leadership or Foreman experience preferred

Thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, field coordination, and site logistics

Mastery of advanced carpentry skills with the ability to serve as a technical resource and mentor others

Ability to perform and lead layout, establish accurate control lines, elevations, and benchmarks, and verify layout accuracy before installation

Ability to read, interpret, and utilize full plan sets, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and applicable contract document requirements

Intermediate understanding of project schedules, short-term sequencing, milestones, look-ahead planning, and the ability to communicate schedule impacts to the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

Basic understanding of potential cost impacts, including labor productivity, material usage, delays, rework, cost coding, field documentation, and decisions that support cost control

Proficiency in field technology and computer programs, including daily reports, drawings, scheduling tools, QA/QC software, safety software, and other construction programs

Strong leadership skills with the ability to set expectations, hold team members accountable, lead by example, and maintain a respectful work environment

Ability to effectively lead crews, assign tasks, manage daily productivity, and maintain safety and quality standards

Strong communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated commitment to safety, QA/QC standards, inspections, proactive issue resolution, constructability review, and identifying items requiring RFIs

Current First Aid/CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain; active Carpenters Union membership preferred, though non-union candidates with equivalent experience will be considered

Position Status: Full-time, regular business hours, non-exempt

Location: Bay Area (San Jose, California)

Compensation

Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave.

Vehicle allowance, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through union, contributions to union pension and annuity programs, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, professional development and education assistance, paid parental leave, credit union membership, adoption assistance, infertility treatment assistance, student loan pay-down program, health club/gym subsidy, professional affiliations and many other benefits.

The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members.

Salary Range

$160,000 - $165,000 Based on Union Pay Rate

About Blach Construction: Blach has been named a "Best Place to Work in the Bay Area" by its employees and the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times. Blach has also been named one of the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States.

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program through Blach University. The company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and engaging work environment where teamwork, respect, professional growth, and excellence are encouraged and supported.

Contact: If you possess any of the above talents and are looking for an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic team at Blach Construction, please submit your resume through the Blach Construction careers website at www.blach.com/careers/opportunities/.

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

Benchmarking, CPR Certification, Carpentry, Coaching, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Concrete, Conflict Resolution, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Contract Requirements, Cost Control, Documentation, First Aid, Forecasting, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Levels, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Material Take Off, Meeting Minutes, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Project Control, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Software, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety Equipment, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Requirements, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Warehousing

About the Company

Blach Construction Co