Position Overview
The Construction Foreman is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily field operations on restoration and reconstruction projects. This role requires hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage field crews effectively, and act as a key liaison between project managers, subcontractors, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of construction crews, subcontractors, and vendors on restoration and rebuild projects.
- Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans, specifications, building codes, and Paul Davis quality standards.
- Conduct daily jobsite inspections to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
- Assist with scheduling, sequencing tasks, and resource allocation to keep projects on track.
- Communicate clearly with project managers, estimators, and coordinators to address challenges, changes, or delays.
- Train and mentor technicians and crew members, promoting professional growth and adherence to company values.
- Maintain detailed records of job progress, material usage, labor hours, and safety incidents.
- Address and resolve any on-site issues with professionalism and urgency.
- Act as a primary on-site contact for clients, representing Paul Davis with integrity and customer care.
- Enforce adherence to OSHA standards and company safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in residential/commercial construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, and restoration practices.
- Experience in restoration (fire, water, smoke, mold) preferred but not required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, scopes of work, and job specifications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with basic technology (email, project management apps, smartphones/tablets).
- OSHA 10/30 certification a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks on active job sites.
- Comfortable working in varying conditions (dust, debris, outdoor weather, confined spaces).
- Regularly standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders.
What We Offer
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.
- A supportive team environment driven by our core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results