Assistant Construction Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Construction Foreman – Help Lead Commercial Drywall and Framing Crews Across MD, DC, and PA

Job Overview

• Company: Jennings H. Mitchell & Son, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $32-36+ per hour, based on experience
• Location: Baltimore, MD area (Projects throughout MD, DC, and PA)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time (40 hours per week plus overtime opportunities)
• Project Scope: Commercial Metal Framing, Drywall, and Acoustical Ceiling Systems
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid State Driver's License

The Opportunity

Step into an essential leadership support role managing high-volume commercial drywall and framing operations across the region. Working alongside experienced Foremen, you will supervise field crews, drive jobsite safety, and ensure project milestones are delivered with quality and precision. This position provides strong career progression and hands-on leadership development within a respected industry-leading contractor.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Assist the Foreman in supervising daily field operations, assigning tasks, and keeping crews focused on production goals.
• Promote jobsite safety standards by identifying potential hazards, enforcing proper PPE use, and correcting unsafe conditions.
• Maintain complete daily written and photographic field reports covering work progress, delays, and damage caused by other trades.
• Help maintain project construction schedules by tracking material inventory and coordinating timely deliveries to active work areas.
• Conduct regular quality control walkthroughs to ensure framing, hanging, and finishing work meet strict trade specifications.
• Communicate effectively with general contractors, client representatives, and trade partners to resolve daily jobsite issues.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience focused on metal framing, drywall hanging, and surface finishing.
• Proven ability to read and interpret commercial architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and project schedules.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license alongside reliable personal transportation for visiting project sites.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the composure to manage fast-paced, multi-tasking project environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior supervisory or lead experience guiding field crews on commercial jobsites.
• Technical familiarity with doors, frames, FRP installation, and acoustical ceiling systems.
• Experience using construction software and document management applications such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, or PDF tools.
• Willingness to travel and work on intermittent out-of-territory project assignments as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan tied directly to your industry experience and skill level.
• Full-time schedule offering 40 hours per week with additional overtime opportunities.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
• Simple IRA retirement plan featuring a generous company matching contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and supplemental insurance coverage options.

About Us

Jennings H. Mitchell & Son, Inc. (JHM) is a leading full-service metal framing, commercial drywall, and acoustical ceiling contractor serving the Metropolitan Washington DC, Baltimore, and Pennsylvania areas since 1929. We are renowned for our craftsmanship, precision, and commitment to client satisfaction.

Jennings H. Mitchell & Son, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.