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 Foremen's 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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
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