Foreperson Jobs

Foreperson jobs are open across construction, manufacturing, utilities, and logistics, from entry-level crew lead to senior site foreperson, with specializations in general contracting, electrical work, and civil infrastructure. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top stateNorth Carolina
Top employerLewis Services
Top cityConcord, NC
Top credentialCPR Certification
Companies hiring12

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Crew Leader (Crew Foreperson)
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Crew Leader (Crew Foreperson)
Lewis Services - 100% Employee Owned
Brewster, New York
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Technical Product & Program Management
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Roofing Service Foreperson
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Roofing Service Foreperson
Centimark Corporation
Conway, Arkansas
Construction
Roofing
Skilled Trades
1,001-5,000

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Crew Leader (Crew Foreperson)
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Crew Leader (Crew Foreperson)
Lewis Services
Charlotte, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
CPR Certification

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Epoxy Flooring / Concrete Polishing Foreperson (Construction)
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Epoxy Flooring / Concrete Polishing Foreperson (Construction)
Centimark Corporation
Boise, Idaho
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$21 - $31/hr
1,001-5,000

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Flooring Service Foreperson (Construction)
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Flooring Service Foreperson (Construction)
Centimark Corporation
Vacaville, California
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$20 - $28/hr
1,001-5,000

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Foreperson Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Lewis Services11
  • Centimark Corporation5
  • Worley3
  • ACCO Engineered Systems2
  • Lewis Services - 100% Employee Owned2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in foreperson jobs.

  • Five or more years of field experience in the relevant trade or construction discipline
  • OSHA 30-hour safety certification or equivalent workplace safety training
  • Demonstrated experience supervising and scheduling a crew of field workers
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
  • Experience with project documentation, daily reports, and timekeeping systems

Tips for Your Foreperson Job Search

Tailor your resume to the trade

List the specific trade or discipline front and center, general construction, electrical, pipefitting, or civil. Hiring managers scan for trade match first, so burying it under generic management language loses you interviews before you get a chance to talk.

Lead with crew size and project scope

Foreperson resumes that convert include the number of workers you supervised and the dollar value or square footage of projects you ran. If you don't have exact figures, estimate conservatively and frame them as typical project parameters.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists foreperson openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight licenses and safety certifications first

OSHA 30, forklift operator cards, first-aid certification, and trade licenses should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section. Many foreperson postings screen on certifications before reading anything else.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for foreperson roles ask how you handled a worker conflict, a schedule delay, or a safety near-miss. Prepare two or three real examples with a clear outcome, vague answers about 'good communication' don't hold up against experienced site managers.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Foreperson offers often include per diem, travel pay, tool allowances, and overtime structure on top of base wages. Ask about each line item separately during the offer conversation, the base figure alone rarely reflects what you'll actually take home.

Foreperson Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most forepersons?

The most active employers for forepersons right now are Lewis Services, Centimark Corporation, and Worley, and the most openings are in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Idaho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with infrastructure cycles and seasonal construction demand, so it pays to check listings frequently.

How do you become a foreperson?

Start by building several years of hands-on field experience in your trade, whether that's carpentry, electrical, pipefitting, or general construction. Take on informal leadership during projects whenever the opportunity comes up. Earn your OSHA 30 and any trade-specific licenses your discipline requires. When a crew lead or foreperson opening appears with your current employer or a new one, your field record and certifications make the case.

Can I get hired as a foreperson with little experience?

Some employers hire journeymen with strong field performance into foreperson roles even without prior supervisory titles, especially in trades with high demand and thin bench depth. Frame your resume around moments when you directed other workers, coordinated deliveries, or solved on-site problems independently. Smaller contractors and specialty subcontractors tend to be more flexible about formal experience than large general contractors.

What does the foreperson interview process look like?

Most foreperson interviews run one to two rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR or a recruiter covering your trade background and certifications. The second is an in-person or video conversation with a superintendent or project manager that focuses on how you've handled crew conflicts, safety incidents, and schedule pressure. Some employers include a site walk or a brief skills assessment before making an offer.

Where can I find and apply to foreperson jobs?

You can find and apply to foreperson jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your trade and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New postings are added regularly, so checking back often helps you catch openings before they fill.

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