Construction

Skilled Laborer - Foreman

Charlotte, NCOnsiteFull Time$30,000–$40,000 /yrPosted 11 days ago

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Required skills

Concrete
Sealants
Roofing
Masonry
Residential
Commercial
travel
concrete repair
epoxy injection
urethane injection

Nice to have

self-motivated
great work ethic
customer satisfaction
out of state travel
scaffolding rigging
customer's representative

Role summary

Western Specialty Contractors is seeking a Skilled Laborer Foreman for their Restoration and Preservation team. This role involves supervising craft workers, ensuring construction quality and safety standards are met, and performing various skilled labor tasks in concrete repair, masonry, roofing, and sealants. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has a strong work ethic, and can manage a team to meet construction schedules while maintaining client satisfaction. Travel to various locations, including out of state, is required.

Build Your Career. Build Your Legacy.At Western Specialty Contractors, You’re an Owner.

For more than 110 years, Western Specialty Contractors has been building more than projects—we’ve been building people, careers, and communities. Founded in St. Louis and proudly employee‑owned through our ESOP, we are the nation’s largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing.

Why Western?

As an employee-owned company, you’re not just working for Western—you’re working with Western. Every team member has a stake in our success. That ownership mindset fuels a culture where people look out for each other, take pride in their work, and know their contributions truly matter.

Grow With Us

With 30+ branches nationwide, Western offers opportunities to build a career that grows with you. From hands-on field experience to specialized training and leadership development, we invest in your future at every stage.

Description

Come work for America's Master Craftsmen in Restoration and Preservation! Western Specialty Contractors is currently looking for self-motivated, top notch individuals to help serve our customers as a Skilled Laborer Foreman. If you are a self-motivated individual with great work ethic and the personality to help with customer satisfaction, then we would love to meet you!

As a member of the branch production team, you will be responsible for the performance of work within a particular work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the crafts.

Requirements

To be qualified for this job, experience in Concrete, Sealants, Roofing, or Masonry is a must.

Residential or commercial experience is a must.

Must be open to traveling to various locations. This includes out of state.

Assists the various craftsmen in the performance of their work within a particular construction work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the craft

Experience in the work tasks of concrete repair including small and large patches on horizontal and vertical concrete surfaces, epoxy and urethane injection, carbon fiber reinforcement, grout pocket patching, post tension repairs and concrete sealing..

Lay brick, block and stucco.

Perform additional general masonry and sealant duties.

Supervises workers assigned to area of responsibility to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications and meets quality standards

Acts as the competent person on the job by identifying existing and predicable hazards which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and halting any operation or removes employees from environments that may be dangerous

May mix cement, using hoe or concrete mixing machine

Load, transport, unload, and furnish experienced craft worker with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies

Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary

Rigging of mobile and stationery scaffolding on structures in accordance with corporate guidelines

May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation

May perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of journeyman's tools and equipment

Perform other routine duties as directed by craft worker

May remove rough or defective spots from concrete using grinder, hammer, and/or chisel. May patch holes

Supervises & coordinates the activities of assigned workers, establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules, and communicates progress to superintendent

Ensures that workers know and understand the company's safety policies

Maintains liaison with customer's representative and advises superintendent and/or project manager of potential problems.

Benefits

Western offers a competitive wage. We provide medical, dental and vision insurance with the company paying over 80% of the premium. A $10,000 Life insurance and $10,000 Accidental death and dismemberment benefit is provided and is 100% company-paid. Generous 401k plan. Must work at a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment.

Compensation for this role is determined using a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, market benchmarks, and the cost of labor in the different geographic locations where we operate. In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:

Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

A comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, maternity leave, and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families.

US Pay Range$30—$40 USD

Western Specialty Contractors does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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