Job description template

Construction Foreman Job Description Template

A copy-ready construction foreman job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows construction foremans earn a median of $79,920 ($38.42/hour); the middle 50% earn $63,400–$101,460.

Job title

Construction Foreman

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable construction foreman to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will plan daily work, assign crew tasks and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Plan daily work
  • Assign crew tasks
  • Order materials
  • Read plans
  • Check quality
  • Enforce safety
  • Report progress
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of trade skills and blueprint reading
  • Leadership and communication
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • OSHA 30
  • Trade license
  • First aid and CPR
  • Experience with plans and tablets

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Material ordering
  • Safety programs
  • Quality control
  • Problem-solving
  • Decisiveness

Work environment and schedule

Foremen work on construction sites outdoors and indoors. Full time, early starts, often overtime.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a construction foreman job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Construction Foreman” is the clearest; alternates include Construction Supervisor, Site Foreman, Crew Leader.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a construction foreman so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Construction Foreman training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Construction Foreman hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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