Shaw Built is looking for a Construction Foreman to join our tight-knit, high-performing team. We are a general contracting firm based in Santa Cruz, CA, committed to delivering exceptional projects with precision and care.

We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Construction Foreman to lead our team of carpenters and tradesmen from pre-construction to completion.

If you’re looking for a leadership role and committed to delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you!

As a Foreman you will leading daily site operations, supervising crews, ensuring work quality, enforcing safety (OSHA). Acting as the link between workers and management you will be expected to translate blueprints into action while managing schedules, resources, budgets and problem-solving to keep projects on track and meet quality/safety standards.

This is a "working foremen," position meaning you will be participating in physical tasks while also handling leadership duties like training, assigning tasks and reporting progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision & Leadership: Oversee all site activities, lead crews, delegate tasks and train workers.

Planning & Scheduling: Develop daily/weekly work schedules, coordinate with other trades and manage timelines.

Safety & Quality: Enforce safety protocols (PPE, regulations), inspect work, and ensure adherence to plans and codes.

Resource Management: Manage manpower, materials and equipment; monitor budgets and expenditures.

Communication: Act as a liaison between workers, project managers, clients and inspectors.

Problem-Solving: Address issues in real-time, troubleshoot problems and make quick decisions.

Core Duties: Read blueprints and interpret project plans. Assign daily tasks and monitor worker performance. Operate machinery (sometimes) and ensure proper equipment use. Prepare progress reports and maintain records using project management software.

Requirements

Extensive experience in construction.

Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA).

Ability to work hands-on and manage teams.

Proficient in web based project management platforms

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

Carpentry: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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