Assistant Foreman

• Location 481 N. Frederick Ave,Suite 408,Gaithersburg, MD, 20877,United States
• Job Category Commerical Drywall
• Required Degree High school

• Recognize your role and seek collective success through collaboration

• Take the initiative to do what’s necessary to succeed.
• Exercise forethought and planning to achieve intended outcomes.

• Elevate your skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results with confidence.
• Increase your value to the team and capitalize on NDC’s growth opportunities.

The Assistant Foreman supports the Foreman and field leadership team by coordinating daily jobsite activities, assisting with crew direction, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality execution of commercial drywall work. This position plays a key role in productivity, organization, and communication across the project team and serves as a developmental role toward becoming a Foreman.

• Serve as a point of contact when the Foreman is unavailable.
• Encourage a positive and professional work environment aligned with NDC’s values.
• Support layout, framing, backing, hanging, finishing, and related drywall tasks.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and project details accurately.
• Ensure materials are properly staged, tracked, and utilized efficiently.
• Assist in verifying dimensions, tolerances, and installation requirements.
• Promote and enforce all safety requirements and protocols.
• Conduct daily tool , equipment, and PPE checks.
• Assist in monitoring the quality of work completed by crews.
• Identify deficiencies early and coordinate corrective measures.
• Support mock-ups, inspections, and QA/QC processes.
• Assist in maintaining daily logs, labor tracking, and material requests.
• Communicate effectively with the Foreman, Superintendent, PM, Safety, and other trades.
• Support coordination of manpower , equipment, deliveries, and workflow.

• Assist in training apprentices and laborers as needed.
• Contribute to project planning and material ordering discussions.
• Perform punch list work and final installations as directed.
• Other duties assigned by supervisors or project managers.

• Strong understanding of drywall systems including framing, hanging, finishing, acoustical assemblies, and fire-rated systems.
• Familiarity with sequencing, workflow, and commercial construction practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate small crews.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to NDC values.
• Safety-focused mindset.

This role operates primarily on active construction sites. Conditions may include:

• Exposure to varying weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
• Uneven terrain, elevated surfaces, or confined spaces.
• Loud environments with dust and airborne particles.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.
• Frequently lift or move materials up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Climbing ladders, scaffolding, and working at heights as needed.
• Visual acuity to read plans, measure materials, and check alignment.

Expected Hours of Work

Thisisafull-time position.

Hoursofworkvaryfromjobsitetojobsite based onthecontractor’sschedule. Evening and weekend work may be required based on project needs.

Travelistypicallylocaltoassignedjobsites.

Noregulardomesticorinternationaltravelisexpected

• 3+ years minimum experience in commercial drywall construction.

• Prior lead or crew-leader experience preferred.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various job-site conditions.

• OSHA-10 certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Mustbeabletopassabackgroundcheckanddrugscreening.

Mustbeeligibletoworkinthe United States .

SomepositionsmayrequireU.S.citizenshipbasedonprojectorcontractrequirements.

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