Bricklayer/Mason Foreman

Build Your Career. Build Your Legacy. Overview At Western Specialty Contractors, You’re an Owner. For more than 110 years, Western Specialty Contractors has been building more than projects—we’ve been building people, careers, and communities. Founded in St. Louis and proudly employee‑owned through our ESOP, we are the nation’s largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing. Why Western? As an employee‑owned company, you’re not just working for Western—you’re working with Western. Every team member has a stake in our success. That ownership mindset fuels a culture where people look out for each other, take pride in their work, and know their contributions truly matter. Grow With Us With 30+ branches nationwide, Western offers opportunities to build a career that grows with you. From hands‑on field experience to specialized training and leadership development, we invest in your future at every stage. Description Come work for America’s Master Craftsmen in Restoration and Preservation! Western Specialty Contractors is currently looking for self‑motivated, top‑notch individuals to help serve our customers as a Bricklayer/Mason Foreman at our Cleveland, OH location. If you are a self‑motivated individual with great work ethic and the personality to help with customer satisfaction, then we would love to meet you! As a member of the branch production team, you will be responsible for the performance of work within a particular work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the crafts. Oversee small/medium sized crews during various projects related to masonry and bricklaying projects. Lay brick, block, stone, and terracotta. Perform tasks related to tuckpointing including grinding/chiseling, mixing mortar, cleaning, and brick replacement. Caulk around windows, control joints, and concrete structures. Supervises workers assigned to area of responsibility to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications and meets quality standards. Acts as the competent person on the job by identifying existing and predictable hazards which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and halting any operation or removing employees from environments that may be dangerous. Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary. Rigging of mobile and stationary scaffolding on structures in accordance with corporate guidelines. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation. Perform other routine duties as directed by craft worker. Supervises & coordinates the activities of assigned workers, establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules, and communicates progress to superintendent. Ensures that workers know and understand the company’s safety policies. Maintains liaison with customer’s representative and advises superintendent and/or project manager of potential problems. Requirements Follow specific directions; perform a variety of duties which may often change; work within standards of accuracy; repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure; evaluate information using measurable standards. Identify existing and predictable hazards to surrounding work areas, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees. Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees. Must demonstrate sufficient reading, writing, and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction. Ability to read drawings is necessary. Communicate effectively in order to supervise employees and maintain customer relations. Physically, workers must be able to: stand or walk for long periods; lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more; climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment; and see (naturally or with correction). Abilities to work at heights, at extreme temperatures, and to wear company’s safety equipment are essential. Experience in a trade or craft is required, preferably masonry and bricklaying. Benefits Western offers a competitive wage. We provide medical, dental and vision insurance with the company paying over 80% of the premium. A $10,000 life insurance and $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment benefit is provided and is 100% company-paid. Generous 401k plan. Must work at a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment. Compensation for this role is determined using a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, market benchmarks, and the cost of labor in the different geographic locations where we operate. In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for beneficial ownership in the company through Western’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, maternity leave, and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families. US Pay Range: $30 USD - $40 USD EEO Statement Western Specialty Contractors does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 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