Construction General Laborer​/Foreman - South Bend

Construction General Laborer / Foreman

Status:
Exempt/Salary

Reports to:

Construction Project Superintendent and Project Management Staff

Principal Objective of the Position:
As a Construction General Laborer/Foreman, you will work alongside the Construction Superintendent and carry out the daily duties and responsibilities that support the construction performance of field operations. This includes maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient construction site while supporting the overall project and providing leadership as a liaison with project team members, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers, and demonstrating the characteristics of a Real America Construction Professional.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPM designation preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable private transportation

• College degree in construction field or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in multi-family housing construction
• Knowledge of project‑specific software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), Outlook, Procore, Blue Beam, and Adobe software
• Hands‑on experience with smartphones, iPads, and tablets
• Ability to work efficiently with numerous contractors and subcontractors
• OSHA 30‑Hour Certification or willingness to obtain
• CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain

• Cleaning and preparing construction sites.
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.
• Digging trenches, compacting earth, and back filling holes.
• Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment.
• Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.
• Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.
• Driving cost‑effective punch‑list repairs and coordination in the field.
• Planning and coordinating punch work, turns, and additional field work with the Project Manager and Superintendent, maintaining a daily job‑site log, and processing daily reports and photos of completed work.
• Coordinating all construction activities and subcontractors for the scope of work while collaborating with the onsite Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Monitoring project status and maintaining appropriate building and on‑site control and representation to expectations.
• Monitoring and directing daily job‑site clean‑up activities to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ordering or requisitioning materials, supplies, tools, and scheduling equipment rentals as needed.