Foreman - Scaffolding

Job Description
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Supervises daily scaffolding operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality assembly, modification, and dismantling of scaffold systems. Coordinates labor, materials, and equipment to support project schedules and maintain compliance with DPR and regulatory safety standards. Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the crew. Collaborates with leadership and other trades to provide safe and reliable access solutions across the project site.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervises and develops a crew of scaffolders, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations.
Coordinates daily scaffolding activities including planning, assembly, modification, inspection, and dismantling.
Reviews drawings, site conditions, and access requirements to organize and allocate crew tasks effectively.
Conducts regular safety meetings and inspections to maintain a secure work environment and prevent incidents.
Monitors material inventories and equipment use to ensure readiness and operational efficiency.
Communicates project progress, challenges, and resource needs to leadership for coordination and problem resolution.
Completes documentation including timecards, inspection records, and safety reports in accordance with company procedures.
Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
5 years of experience in scaffolding, construction, or a related field required.
Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification required.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
Scaffold Competent Person Certification required.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.