Foreman

• Job Title: Foreman
• Company: Schmid & Rhodes Construction

At Schmid & Rhodes Construction, our reputation is built on the craftsmanship and precision that goes into every project. As a Foreman , you will play a critical role in ensuring our job sites are safe, efficient, and well-organized. If you’re a hands-on leader with experience in the trades, equipment operation, and a passion for keeping projects on track, we’d love for you to join our team.

About the Role:

The Foreman is a working manager responsible for day-to-day job site operations. Under the guidance of a Construction Manager, you will manage subcontractors, ensure the efficient use of materials, keep the site safe and organized, and use tools and equipment to assist with the project’s progress. Your leadership on-site will directly influence the success of each project by keeping everything moving smoothly and efficiently.

This role requires someone who can manage multiple tasks and people, think quickly under pressure, and maintain a high standard of job site safety and organization. From opening and securing the site to operating machinery and organizing the workflow, the Foreman is key to bringing the project vision to life.

What You’ll Do:

Manage daily operations at the job site, ensuring that everything from material storage to traffic flow is handled efficiently and safely.

Open and close the site daily , ensuring it is secure, safe, and well-protected.

Collaborate with subcontractors , setting expectations, checking progress, and ensuring all tasks are completed to standard.

Help get materials ordered for the project, coordinating deliveries and organizing the job site to ensure everything is ready for the next phase.

Maintain all temporary protection and safety measures , ensuring the site is accessible, neat, and compliant with safety regulations.

Operate machinery as needed for material handling, site preparation, and maintaining site cleanliness and order.

Take detailed job site photos and help prepare the site for meetings and inspections.

Handle general carpentry, demolition, and formwork as needed, using your tools and skills to assist with construction tasks.

Ensure punch list and closeout tasks are completed efficiently, handling final touches to ensure client satisfaction.

Read and interpret construction plans , applying your knowledge of scope and layout to guide daily site operations.

Use tools and machinery for layout work, including lasers, levels, and stakes, and occasionally perform finish carpentry or punch list work.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate for the Foreman role is a hands-on leader with a background in the trades or experience operating heavy equipment. You’ll be highly organized, energetic, and enjoy working with a variety of people. We need someone who can balance multiple priorities, keep calm under pressure, and remain focused on getting the job done right.

The ideal candidate:

Is organized, energetic, and task-driven , with the ability to keep the site running smoothly.

Stays calm under pressure and can handle the dynamic nature of job site demands.

Enjoys working with people of all backgrounds and is an effective communicator.

Has experience in trades or equipment operation , bringing practical, hands-on knowledge to the role.

Is highly focused and driven , ensuring that every task is completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

As a Foreman at Schmid & Rhodes Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to lead by example, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver high-quality construction projects. If you’re ready for a role where your leadership, expertise, and organizational skills will shine, we encourage you to apply!