Laborer Foreman

About the role

The Labor Foreman is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of labor crews on construction projects to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage resources and schedules while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Essential Functions

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of labor crews.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and project requirements.
• Assign tasks and provide clear instructions to crew members.
• Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain time, production, and other records as required.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and other foremen to ensure project milestones are met.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate laborers to build a strong, productive team.
• Monitor use of materials and equipment to prevent waste and ensure proper maintenance.
• Identify and resolve issues that could cause delays or safety hazards.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of construction labor experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks as needed.

Physical Demands

(minimum requirements as follows)

• Lift 50lbs from the ground and pull 50lbs of force.
• Fully squat, stoop or kneel while wearing a 25lb tool belt.
• Maintain a standing position for long periods of time while performing repetitive actions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role on a construction site. This role requires significant physical exertion, including the ability to navigate active construction areas with uneven terrain, temporary and permanent stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and personnel hoists.

Constant standing, walking, and performing repetitive physical tasks are required daily. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance or team lifting techniques. This position requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching (above and below shoulder level).

The employee must possess sufficient physical dexterity and balance to work safely at various heights and in confined spaces. Visual acuity (including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus) is essential for tasks such as reading instructions, operating equipment, and ensuring safety.

Adequate hearing (with or without assistive devices) is required to understand instructions and warnings in a noisy environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this role at a Clark Construction site. The employee will regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to varying and potentially extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.

The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Work regularly occurs at heights and in confined spaces. The employee must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic.

The noise level in the work environment is typically loud, requiring the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, and adherence to all Clark Construction's comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Due to the nature of the projects, deadlines, and client's requirements, the role frequently requires working more than 40 hours per week.