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Crew Lead — Run Your Jobs, Control Your Pay Foundation Repair (Full-Time)
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What they do
A Construction Foreman supervises work crews at construction sites. Hires and manages construction workers and directs work according to plans developed by a project manager and architects. May specialize in a particular type of building project such as residential or industrial construction, or a particular part or stage of the construction process.
$74,212 / year median in Missouri
+15% projected growth
Job Description
This is not an easy job. If you want to run your own crew, control your own paycheck, and be held to a standard; you'll do well here. If you want to coast, collect hours, and blame the schedule when the job goes sideways, this is not the job for you. Who We Are Raising Solutions is a foundation repair and waterproofing company based in Jefferson City, MO. We specialize in structural repair, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting for residential and commercial properties. We stay busy year-round. We're growing, and we're adding foremen who can run a job start to finish without being managed. What You Can Expect Full-time, year-round work (no seasonal layoffs) 4 day work week (Mon-Thurs 10-11 hrs, Fri ~4 hrs) Weekends off Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plan with company match Paid time off (vacation + sick time) Pay — Read This Part Carefully We pay for production, not for clock time.
Foreman Base pay:
$26-$30/hr depending on experience With performance pay, efficient foremen earn the equivalent of $30-$45/hr That number isn't a promise. It's what a foreman makes when the job gets done right, on time, and to spec. Run your crew well and you'll make more here than you will anywhere else in Mid-Missouri. Run it poorly and you'll sit at base. What You'll Be Doing Running a 2-4 man crew on foundation repair and waterproofing jobs Reading the scope and job packet, verifying materials before you leave the shop Setting the pace and holding your crew to the install standard Installing structural systems (piers, wall anchors, braces), interior and exterior waterproofing, sump and drainage systems Operating skid loader, mini excavator, and small equipment Handling the homeowner on site & answering questions, setting expectations, protecting the property Documenting the job (photos, notes, changes) and closing it out clean Training your crew so they get better
This Job Is For You If:
You take ownership of the job, including the parts that go wrong You'd rather be paid on what you produce than what the clock says You can lead men without yelling and without being run over You want to build a career, not work a job You take feedback and apply it
This Job Is NOT For You If:
You struggle with attendance or reliability You need somebody standing over you to stay productive You cut corners when nobody's watching You don't want to be measured Requirements 2+ years in foundation repair, waterproofing, concrete, or related trade Prior crew lead or foreman experience preferred Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record Must be able to lift 75-100 lbs regularly Comfortable with physical work in all conditions OSHA 10 (or willing to complete within 2 weeks) Minimal
• But a Willingness to travel as needed (paid hotel + per diem) To Be Considered Include the following on your resume or in a direct message: Your construction and leadership experience — crew size and job types A job you ran that went bad, and what you did about it What you were making per hour on your last crew, and what you think you should be making
Pay:
$26.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): This job requires physical labor (lifting 75-100 lbs, working in heat/cold, tight spaces). Are you able and willing to do this every day? In the past 12 months, how many days of work have you missed (not counting approved time off)?
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance