Erection Crew Foreman

Construction Foreman / Post-Frame Crew Leader

Pay: $90,000.00 - $ per year

Naperville / Aurora, IL & Surrounding Areas

Company Truck | Competitive Hourly Pay | Overtime | Performance Bonuses | Full Benefits | Year-Round Work

Already Leading a Construction Crew? Let's Talk.

FBi Buildings is hiring an experienced Construction Foreman / Post-Frame Crew Leader to lead projects throughout the Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, Plainfield, Yorkville, and surrounding Chicagoland areas.

Post-frame, pole barn, agricultural building, or structural wood-framing experience will immediately get our attention.

If you're successful where you are but interested in better long-term opportunities, consistent work, a company truck, overtime, bonuses, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career — let's have a conversation.

Why Experienced Foremen Join FBi Buildings

• Company truck provided
• Competitive hourly pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Performance bonuses
• Stable, year-round employment
• Full benefits package
• Consistent project workload
• Quality tools and equipment
• Strong field and project management support
• Established company with more than 65 years in construction
• Opportunities to advance into Superintendent and other leadership roles

This is a hands-on Foreman position. You'll lead your crew while working alongside them to safely and efficiently build quality structures from the ground up.

As a Construction Foreman, you will:

• Lead, train, and develop a construction crew
• Work alongside your crew as a hands-on leader
• Lead construction of post-frame, agricultural, commercial, and wood-framed buildings
• Perform and oversee structural carpentry and framing
• Lay out buildings and organize work from construction plans
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings
• Coordinate daily manpower, materials, tools, and equipment
• Set daily production expectations and keep your crew moving
• Plan ahead to avoid jobsite delays
• Monitor workmanship, quality, and productivity
• Troubleshoot construction challenges and make practical field decisions
• Maintain high standards for jobsite safety
• Hold crew members accountable and develop a strong team
• Communicate with Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and field leadership
• Keep projects safe, organized, productive, and on schedule

Strong carpentry and construction leadership experience is essential.

Our ideal Foreman has experience in one or more of the following:

• Post-frame / pole barn construction
• Agricultural buildings
• Barndominiums
• Structural wood framing
• Commercial wood-frame construction
• Residential framing
• Metal roofing and siding
• Building additions
• Exterior construction
• Structural carpentry
• Crew leadership

Previous experience as a Post-Frame Foreman, Pole Barn Foreman, Construction Foreman, Carpentry Foreman, Framing Foreman, Crew Leader, Lead Carpenter, or Working Superintendent is highly valued.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Strong hands-on carpentry and framing skills
• Experience leading construction crews in the field
• Ability to understand how a building comes together from start to finish
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, and construction drawings
• Understanding of construction sequencing and production
• Strong leadership and crew-development skills
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems in the field
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship and jobsite safety
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel to regional jobsites

Currently Working for Another Post-Frame Builder?

We'd still like to talk.

If you're already successfully leading a crew for a post-frame, pole barn, agricultural, framing, or construction company, this could be an opportunity to take the next step in your career.

You don't need to be actively looking for a new job to have a conversation with us.

We're interested in experienced Foremen who want:
Steady work. Strong earning potential. A company truck. A solid crew. Good support. And somewhere they can build a long-term career.

If you have strong carpentry and crew leadership experience but haven't worked specifically in post-frame construction, we still encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Build Your Career With FBi Buildings

For more than 65 years, FBi Buildings has built commercial, agricultural, and post-frame buildings throughout the Midwest.

We know what makes a strong Foreman:

You know how to build. You know how to lead people. You take pride in your work. You solve problems. And you're willing to work alongside your crew to get the job done right.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Apply today. We're actively interviewing experienced Foremen and looking to make a hire quickly.

Work Location:

In person — Projects throughout Naperville, Aurora, and surrounding Chicagoland communities