Foreman

Description: At Elder, people are first. We exist to BUILD PURPOSE INTO PEOPLE so that together we are inspired to leave this world better than we found it. We are proud of our reputation and fiercely protect our culture. Our core values are: servant leadership, GRIT (guts, resolve, integrity, toughness), constantly curious, results driven, team player, and finding balance. We are looking for great people with strong character, moxie and passion to serve. Our close-knit group is “One Company” with two office locations – Windsor (headquarters) and Colorado Springs. We know there is no such thing as a “perfect" candidate – we desire a great mutual cultural addition for both of us. Because this posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position; a full job description will be reviewed and discussed during the first interview. JOB SUMMARY & REQUIREMENTS The FOREMAN will lead and manage our craft team members across multiple projects, combining hands-on work with effective team leadership to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. This role includes planning, executing, and overseeing project components, ensuring smooth coordination of crew size, schedules, materials, equipment, meetings, and safety protocols. In addition to guiding the team, the Foreman will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing team members, as well as handling assignments, scheduling, and performance management. This is a key role that involves mentoring, coaching, and fostering a positive, productive work environment. We believe a candidate will be a successful part of this team by demonstrating: Innovative and collaborative mindset with the ability to suggest improvements The passion to contribute to and maintain Elder Construction’s core values A positive image of the company and themselves to customers Professionalism in dealing with owners, vendors, craftspeople, and co-workers Excellent verbal and written communications skills Proven, successful track record of managing people Requirements: You must also meet the following requirements: High school graduate or equivalent Minimum of 5 years of carpentry or field experience, commercial preferred Demonstrate the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Products Competent in OSHA job site safety requirements Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The team member is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This team member will report to the Project Executive and work closely with Superintendents within Elder. We know that searching for a job can be stressful! In order to help manage expectations and better your experience, here is a brief overview of our hiring process. This role may require an initial phone screen and interviews with hiring manager and/or group of our team members that will be held in-person at our Colorado Springs office. We encourage you to visit our website: www.elderconstructioninc.com for more information about our team, our organization and the work we do. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Accident, Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life - AD&D, - 401k plan and Profit Sharing. At Elder Construction, we are an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.