Laborer Foreman

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

This position will report to Field Operations and be deployed as Foreman on projects. Because the individual will not leave the Union when in-between projects he or she will work on a project as a laborer assisting other trades people including carpenters, bricklayers, and drywall and cement finishers.

The ideal candidate will have current knowledge of commercial construction practices. Additionally, he or she would possess an understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality and cost control, and safety requirements associated with commercial construction.

While operating in a Supervisory role, the roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Adhere to and enforce Pepper Safety regulations, lead daily THA with crews, and perform regular jobsite safety audits.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and managing daily laborer related activities and equipment to support the project team and project schedule.
• While managing a crew they will need to understand the project cost-to-date and corresponding manpower plan. Help assist project team with forecasting laborer related activities on projects they are assigned.
• Direct, monitor and manage tradesmen production when managing a crew.
• Completion of all necessary Field documentation
• Complete time sheets electronically in payroll system for trade crew personnel.

Minimum 5 years prior experience as a Trade Laborer Foreman required

• Hourly, 40 hours/week, overtime will be paid in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Pay based on experience
• Access to Pepper Training for Field Supervision
• Eligible for annual bonus opportunities
• Retain union card and benefits
• 5 days’ vacation annually
• All technology required to perform work will be provided

Pepper Construction Group is a general contracting and construction management firm that has served the non‑residential, private, and government sectors since 1927. Our project management and field supervisors are dedicated to serving the unique needs of every customer, with a strong focus on building relationships that endure throughout the generations. Our expertise is recognized throughout the Midwest. With offices in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin, Pepper ranks as the nation's 64th largest contractor, and 6th largest contractor in the Midwest (ENR Magazine).

As a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Chicago‑based Pepper Construction Group, Pepper Indiana offers our employees the personal touch and stability of a 94‑year old family‑owned and operated company.

At Pepper, our employees are a critical part of our success, and we employ the highest caliber of people in the industry.

We value the contributions of our employees and are committed to a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note:

Pepper does not sponsor work visas.