Residential Construction Foreman

Residential Construction Foreman

If you're an experienced residential construction professional who knows how to lead a crew, organize a jobsite, and keep quality work moving forward, this could be a great next step in your construction career.

Pinemar is a team of builders and craftspeople creating architecturally unique custom homes and completing complex, large-scale renovations throughout Philadelphia, the surrounding counties, and Delaware. We have a positive, supportive culture built around exceptional project delivery, client care, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement.

We're proud to have been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2024, 2025, and again in 2026.

We're looking for a Residential Construction Foreman who can lead field crews, coordinate day-to-day jobsite activities, and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to Pinemar's standards.

What You'll Do

Working closely with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent, you'll take an active leadership role in daily field execution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Execute daily work plans in alignment with project schedules, drawings, specifications, and company standards
• Lead and direct company field staff, assign tasks, monitor progress, and set expectations for workmanship, professionalism, and safety
• Provide day-to-day field leadership, monitor work progress, and ensure crews have the direction and resources needed to keep projects moving
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with subcontractors and trade partners
• Confirm material availability, tool readiness, and site logistics
• Communicate daily progress, challenges, and project needs to the Superintendent
• Help maintain project schedules through proactive planning and execution
• Inspect work in progress and completed work for quality and accuracy
• Identify deficiencies early and help ensure corrective action is taken to prevent rework
• Maintain clean, organized, professional, and hazard-free jobsites
• Enforce jobsite safety policies and procedures
• Mentor less-experienced field team members and help develop their skills

These responsibilities reflect Pinemar's focus on field leadership, jobsite coordination, quality control, schedule execution, and safety.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of residential construction experience
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Carpenter, Crew Lead, or similar field leadership role
• Strong understanding of rough and finish carpentry methods and techniques
• Working knowledge of trades involved in custom home construction and renovation
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and details
• Proven ability to lead field crews
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work professionally with clients, subcontractors, architects, designers, and project team members
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a growth mindset
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Reliable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with custom residential construction or major renovations
• Experience working alongside Superintendents on complex residential projects
• Basic proficiency with field documentation or digital construction tools
• OSHA 30 training preferred

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll help:

• Keep daily field activities aligned with the project schedule
• Lead crews effectively
• Anticipate material, tool, logistics, and trade coordination needs
• Catch quality issues early and help prevent rework
• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and professional jobsites
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the Pinemar team
• Communicate proactively to resolve field challenges and prevent delays

Why Join Pinemar?

At Pinemar, you'll work on distinctive custom homes and complex residential renovations while learning alongside experienced builders and craftspeople.

You'll join a supportive team that values craftsmanship, accountability, client care, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to strengthen your field leadership skills and continue growing your construction career.

You'll also be joining a company recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced residential construction professional who takes pride in leading teams and delivering quality work from the field, we'd like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your residential construction and field leadership experience.

Pinemar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Recruitment Agencies

Pinemar is conducting this search directly. We respectfully request no unsolicited resumes, phone calls, or candidate submissions from recruiting or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a prior written agreement will be considered the property of Pinemar, and no placement fee will be paid.