Assistant Foreman Jobs
Assistant Foreman jobs are open across construction, civil engineering, utilities, and manufacturing, from entry-level crew supervisor to experienced site lead, with specializations in concrete, electrical, and heavy civil work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Foreman or Assistant Superintendent specializing in Commercial Construction to join our team at the Orlando International Airport.
Duties
- Assist the Superintendent in managing daily construction site operations, ensuring adherence to project schedules and safety protocols.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services aligned with project timelines.
- Oversee construction activities on-site, including blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and quality control inspections.
- Utilize Procore construction management software.
- Support project scheduling efforts by updating timelines using Primavera P6 and managing critical path activities.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and enforce safety protocols across the site through regular inspections.
- Assist in reviewing contracts, change orders, and construction estimates to maintain budget control and project scope accuracy.
- Conduct site inspections.
- Supervise construction teams by providing clear direction, managing daily tasks, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
- Collaborate with project managers to prepare reports on progress, budget status, and potential risks or delays.
- Complete general duty labor tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in heavy commercial construction management with a strong background in supervising on-site teams.
- Familiarity with construction management software including ProCore.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain AOA security clearance.
- Able to work off hours shifts as required.
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant foreman jobs.
- 2-5 years of field experience in construction, utilities, or a related trade
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications
- Experience directly supervising or coordinating a crew of field workers
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
- Proficiency with scheduling, daily logs, and basic project documentation tools
Tips for Your Assistant Foreman Job Search
Tailor your resume to each trade
Highlight the specific trade you supervised, whether concrete forming, electrical rough-in, or underground utilities. Hiring managers scan for exact trade keywords, so a resume that names the work you actually directed gets more callbacks than a general construction resume.
List your certifications above the fold
OSHA 30, First Aid, and any forklift or equipment operator cards should appear near the top of your resume. Many assistant foreman postings screen on certifications before reading experience, so burying them at the bottom costs you interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant foreman openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your crew size
Job descriptions often specify crew size or project scale. If you've supervised crews of four to ten, target roles at that scale. Applying to a posting expecting 25-person crew management when your background is smaller raises immediate red flags for hiring managers.
Prepare a short story about a schedule problem
Interviewers for assistant foreman roles almost always ask how you kept a job on schedule when something went wrong. Have one specific example ready that names the obstacle, what you did, and the outcome. Vague answers about teamwork don't land well for this role.
Negotiate start date, not just pay
If you're wrapping up a current project, ask for a start date that lets you finish cleanly. Contractors remember candidates who leave jobs right, and a thoughtful start-date conversation signals the professionalism they expect from someone moving into a lead role.
Assistant Foreman Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant foremans?
The companies hiring the most assistant foremans right now include Nueces County, Contracting Concepts, and Centimark Corporation, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with infrastructure cycles, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How many assistant foreman jobs are remote?
About 0% of assistant foreman openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are project documentation, scheduling coordination, and safety reporting, where some administrative work can be done off-site.
How do you become an assistant foreman?
Start by building several years of hands-on field experience in your trade, whether carpentry, electrical, concrete, or civil work. Earn your OSHA 30 certification and any trade-specific licenses your state requires. Volunteer to lead small crews or coordinate material deliveries on your current job, and ask your foreman for feedback on your site communication. When you can reliably read plans, manage a daily log, and keep a small crew productive without being asked, you're ready to apply.
Can you get hired as an assistant foreman with little experience?
Some contractors hire strong journeyman-level tradespeople into assistant foreman roles if they show clear leadership instincts on the job site. Your best approach is to document any crew coordination you've done informally, get your OSHA 30, and apply to smaller residential or specialty contractors where the crew size is more manageable. Framing your application around specific problem-solving moments rather than years of service helps when your experience count is lower.
What does the assistant foreman interview process look like?
Most contractors start with a phone screen focused on your trade background and certifications, followed by an in-person or on-site interview with the project manager or general foreman. You'll typically be asked situational questions about managing schedule delays, handling conflict between crew members, and reading drawings. Some employers do a brief site walkthrough to see how you read the work in front of you. The whole process usually moves quickly, often wrapping up in one to two rounds.
Where can I find and apply to assistant foreman jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant foreman jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from construction, utilities, manufacturing, and civil work employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your trade and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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