Construction Foreman

Foreman

Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. | Lincoln, Rhode Island

Location: Lincoln, RI
Travel: Projects throughout New England area
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Ferreira Construction is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead field crews on construction projects throughout New England. Based out of our Lincoln, Rhode Island office, this individual will oversee daily jobsite operations, coordinate labor and equipment, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications and schedules.

The ideal candidate has hands-on construction experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to direct crews in a fast-paced field environment. Experience in civil construction, underground utilities, gas distribution, power, or infrastructure projects is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily field activities, including crew assignments, equipment utilization, material needs, and work sequencing.
• Lead, train, and motivate field personnel to maintain productivity, quality workmanship, and a strong safety culture.
• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure construction activities are performed correctly.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other field personnel to keep projects on schedule.
• Monitor daily production, labor hours, equipment usage, and material requirements.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and ensure employees follow company policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Identify potential jobsite hazards and address unsafe conditions before work proceeds.
• Ensure proper excavation, trenching, utility installation, backfilling, restoration, and other construction activities are performed as required by the project scope.
• Inspect completed work to verify compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, including crew hours, work completed, equipment usage, deliveries, and jobsite conditions.
• Coordinate equipment, tools, materials, and deliveries to minimize delays and maintain efficient operations.
• Identify field issues, schedule conflicts, and potential changes in scope, communicating them to project management promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite.
• Travel to assigned projects throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and other New England locations as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of construction field experience, with prior Foreman or crew-leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, gas, power, sitework, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field crews and manage day-to-day construction activities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools, equipment, and jobsite safety practices.
• Familiarity with excavation safety, trenching, underground utilities, and traffic control preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks when necessary.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel to jobsites throughout New England and work extended hours when project schedules require.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• The opportunity to work on a variety of civil, utility, infrastructure, and energy construction projects.

Location: Lincoln, Rhode Island

Service Area: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the greater New England region.

Ferreira Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person