Working Foreman with Assistant Superintendent Qualities Ambit Construction & Design, Inc Los Angeles, CA Job Details Full-time $32.96 - $40.00 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Spanish Construction specifications Bluebeam Employee relationship building English Construction plans Construction drawing review Construction industry experience Delegation ProCore Full Job Description Ambit Construction & Design, Inc. is seeking an experienced Working Construction Foreman with assistant superintendent qualities, who can perform hands-on construction work while capable of Problem-solving, cross-trade communication, and safety leadership. This position requires an active, working foreman who balances on-site labor with supervisory duties. Responsibilities include working alongside team members, reading and interpreting construction blueprints, delegating daily assignments, and ensuring optimal jobsite efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing daily, hands-on construction and field operations. Communicate daily progress, material needs, and job-site issues to Project Manager/Superintendent. Complete detailed daily reports documenting headcount, weather conditions, equipment on-site, work progress, and delays. Able to anticipates potential delays days or weeks ahead, proactively solving bottlenecks before they hit the critical path. RFIs & Plan Discrepancies - Can Identify field conflicts early and draft Request for Information (RFI) inputs for the Superintendent/Project Management team.

Progress Meetings:

Participate in weekly subcontractor progress meetings and pull-planning schedule sessions. Understands the sequencing and requirements of various trades, not just a single specialized craft. Manages crews' firm-but-fairly while building positive relationships with workers, upper management, subcontractors, inspectors, and project owners. Flags design flaws, site conflicts, or material shortages early and arrives with potential solutions in hand, and is able to pick up materials when, and if necessary to prevent work delays. Tracks material deliveries, verifies packing slips against purchase orders, and coordinates safe onsite storage and staging. Is comfortable using digital job site management software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid, Fieldwire) for daily reports, RFIs, and drawings. Coordinates work schedules with workers, other onsite subcontractors to prevent spatial conflicts and scheduling bottlenecks. Directs day-to-day activities for multiple crews or distinct trade teams rather than managing a single specialized crew.

Site Safety Oversight:

Maintain in compliance with OSHA guidelines, company safety policies, and local building codes. Leads weekly toolbox talks for field staff. Quality Control Inspections- Inspects ongoing work at regular milestones to guarantee installations strictly match contract specifications and building codes. Accompanies third-party municipal and inspectors during site visits to answer technical installation questions.

Incident Reporting:

Investigate, document, and report safety incidents, near-misses, or hazardous site conditions immediately.

Minimum Requirements:

At least seven to ten years of residential construction experience. At least five years of experience in reading and interpret structural, architectural, MEP, and civil drawings, submittals, and specifications easily. Must have tools and reliable transportation, pickup truck equipped with a material rack. Must be dependable, have good communications skills, organized, and punctual. Must be able to fluent in both English and Spanish languages. The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction professional capable of leading by example, interpreting technical plans, and taking full responsibility for the proper and efficient completion of all site work.

Pay:

$32.96 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person