Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Foreman HIRING & INTERVIEW THIS WEEK

Job Description

The Construction Foreman oversees day-to-day field operations on construction sites, supervising crews, coordinating tasks, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring work is completed according to plans and schedules. This role serves as a critical link between field labor and project management, driving productivity, quality, and safety across all phases of construction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field operations on construction sites and provide clear direction to crews.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor field teams to maintain productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Coordinate tasks, labor, equipment, and materials to ensure work follows project plans and schedules.
• Enforce jobsite safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA standards at all times.
• Monitor workmanship and verify that all completed work meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot field issues quickly and implement practical solutions to maintain workflow and prevent delays.
• Communicate clearly with laborers, subcontractors, inspectors, and project managers to align expectations and resolve issues.
• Review and interpret blueprints, site plans, and technical documents to guide daily activities.
• Use basic reporting tools or mobile field applications to document progress, issues, and site conditions.
• Support landfill and landfill gas–related construction activities as needed, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
• Oversee the proper use of hand tools, mechanical equipment, and industrial or HVAC-related systems within the scope of the project.
• Organize daily schedules, prioritize tasks, and adjust plans in response to site conditions and project changes.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability among all crew members.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of construction experience, with prior leadership experience preferred.
• Strong construction knowledge, including site operations, tools, equipment, and trade practices.
• Demonstrated crew leadership skills with the ability to direct, motivate, and mentor field teams.
• Deep familiarity with OSHA standards and jobsite safety protocols.
• Proven ability in scheduling and coordination to plan daily tasks, allocate resources, and prevent delays.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve field issues quickly and maintain workflow.
• Clear and professional communication skills for working with crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and project managers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude for working with construction, mechanical, industrial, and HVAC-related systems.
• Proficiency with basic reporting tools or mobile field applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with landfill and landfill gas construction or operations.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools and mechanical equipment in an industrial or construction setting.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification Must
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, field-based environment that requires adaptability and initiative.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that offers the opportunity to lead impactful, high-visibility construction projects while enjoying stable, year-round work with consistent scheduling. The organization provides a supportive leadership structure with clear pathways for career advancement and professional development. You can expect competitive compensation, overtime opportunities, and benefits, all within a culture that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Work Environment

This role is based on outdoor construction sites with regular exposure to weather conditions, jobsite noise, and heavy equipment. It is a fast-paced, hands-on position that involves physical activity such as lifting, climbing, and moving around active work areas. The foreman works closely with laborers, subcontractors, inspectors, and project managers throughout the day and may travel between job sites as needed, depending on project demands.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Brunswick, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in East Brunswick,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.