Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, General Labor

Overview

Foundation Recovery Systems, A Groundworks Company, is seeking a talented Foreman to join their team in Ankeny, IA
. The Foreman provides leadership to their crew and coordinates tasks and assignments based on work priority, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability. The Foreman monitors the progress of a project and keeps it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint. Candidates with experience in foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting solutions, and team leadership experience would be a great fit for this position.

Groundworks is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization with locations across the USA and Canada.

• Bi-weekly pay & weekly bonus opportunities
• All tools & transportation to the job site included
• Full-time nonseasonal work, we work year-round
• Employee ownership
• Company-sponsored certification programs & career development
• Competitive and rewarding, family-oriented culture
• Advanced leadership training as a Foreman
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with company match, 2 weeks paid time off & 6 holidays

• Leads a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area
• Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to the job site
• Assesses on-site conditions; plans time allotment, tools, and order of work; assigns duties to the crew
• Installs products and services with support of a national team of trained professionals
• Innovates and troubleshoots to meet company standards and timetables
• Provides customers with superior quality and service while onsite
• Ensures all final documentation is completed accurately and distributed to the proper parties
• Supervises the crew and provides on-the-job training to Installers and Co-Foreman
• Drives the company-provided vehicle to and from the job site daily

• Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player
• Experience leading crews or small teams
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
• Valid, non-restrictive driver’s license
• Ability to enter crawl spaces and other confined areas
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Lifts heavy objects up to 50 lbs, walks and stands for long periods, and performs strenuous physical labor
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; use core muscles to provide support
• Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination
• Excellent stamina
• Ability to read reports and data; capable of seeing in order to perform tasks

When customers choose a local Groundworks company, they can feel confident they’re hiring trusted local experts who will ensure the job’s done right. Groundworks is building a nationwide network with employee ownership and a shared vision, mission, and values.