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Job Title: Foreman

Job Description

This role is with a commercial general contractor that utilizes subcontractors to complete the majority of onsite work. The foreman will serve as the company's representative on the jobsite, ensuring tasks are completed correctly by subcontractors. The position involves performing carpentry duties, site cleanup, and enforcing safety standards. Knowledge of small tools and the ability to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools is essential.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor construction sites and communicate with the superintendent if subcontractors are not completing tasks correctly.

+ Perform carpentry duties such as constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard.

+ Conduct site cleanup and enforce safety standards.

+ Install rough carpentry, finish carpentry, doors, door frames, door hardware, and concrete forming.

+ Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using various tools.

+ Adhere to established safety rules and maintain a safe and clean environment.

+ Verify the trueness of structures using tools like plumb bob and level.

+ Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saws.

+ Study specifications from blueprints and building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and material requirements.

+ Assemble and fasten materials to create frameworks or props using hand tools and fasteners.

+ Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures using woodworking machines and tools.

+ Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

+ Repair or replace damaged or defective parts using hand tools.

+ Install structures and fixtures such as windows, frames, flooring, and trim using hand and power tools.

+ Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard with paint and paneling.

+ Inspect ceiling, floor tiles, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.

+ Form and chute for pouring concrete and cover subfloors with building paper.

+ Lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing or cementing them.

+ Fill cracks and defects in plasterboard using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.

+ Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.

Essential Skills

+ Knowledge of construction sites and carpentry.

+ Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and building plans.

+ Experience in rough and finish carpentry.

+ Understanding of safety standards and regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Concrete finishing is a plus.

+ Mechanically inclined.

+ Experience in commercial construction and framing.

+ Ability to use tape measures and other measuring tools.

Why Work Here?

This medium-sized general contractor fosters a well-connected office and field staff, ensuring that employees are not just a number. The company values everyone's voice and conducts surveys and assessments to enhance the workplace culture. There is growth potential, as demonstrated by the current Assistant Superintendent who started as a Laborer.

Work Environment

The position involves working on projects valued at $20-$50 million, with a minimum of 40 hours per week and occasional overtime up to 50 hours. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with rare Saturday work. The foreman will be working on projects such as a big addition to a school and various renovations, including a zoo exhibit and road work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.