Foreman
groundworks · Salem, VA · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
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Are you a proven leader who takes ownership of the jobsite and sets the standard for excellence?
At Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, our Foremen lead the installation crew from start to finish—owning safety, quality, productivity, and team performance on every project. You’ll coordinate daily operations, mentor and develop your crew, and ensure every installation reflects our commitment to protecting our customers’ homes. Supported by an award-winning brand, industry ‑ leading systems, and a culture that promotes from within, this role is built for leaders who want responsibility, respect, and long ‑ term career growth.
The Foreman provides leadership to their crew and is an integral part of our success. The Foreman coordinates tasks and assignments based on work priority, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability. The Foreman monitors the progress of a project and keeps it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint. Candidates with experience in foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting solutions, and team leadership experience would be a great fit for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leads a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area.
Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to the job site.
Assesses conditions of the job once on-site; sets forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assign duties to your crew for work to be performed.
Installs products and services with the support of a national team of trained professionals.
Innovates and troubleshoots situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables.
Provides customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work.
Ensures all final documentation is done completely/accurately and is given to the proper parties.
Supervises the crew and provides on-the-job training to Installers and Co-Foreman
Drives the company-provided vehicle to and from the job site daily.
It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.
Qualifications
Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player.
Experience leading crews or small teams
Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Working Conditions
The position lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor.
The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads.
The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm,…