How to hire a working foreman

How to hire a working foreman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step working foreman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a working foreman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new working foreman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the working foreman you need to hire. Certain working foreman roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A working foreman's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, working foremen from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents working foreman salaries for various positions.

   Type of Working Foreman	Description	Hourly rate
   Working Foreman		$13-27
   Construction Supervisor	Construction supervisors ensure construction team members work jointly to deliver excellent work on time. They provide team-building sessions and training and monitor the construction processes... Show more	$20-44
   Project Supervisor	A project supervisor is someone employed in industries like engineering, construction, manufacturing, as well as design and marketing industries to coordinate all aspects of a project. Common duties include participating in project planning, acting as a communication liaison, coordinating labor needs, and training employees... Show more	$13-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Rules
   • Hand Tools
   • OSHA
   • CDL
   • Safety Procedures
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Mowing
   • Snow Removal
   • HVAC
   • Sub Contractors
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • JSA
   • PPE

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Supervise subcontractors and conduct onsite inspections to ensure exceptional project outcomes achieve on-time and within budget.
   • Adhere to all safety regulations; either by builder, company set polices, or OSHA regulations.
   • Maintain grounds in clean orderly manner including mowing, trimming, weeding, fertilizing lawns and snow removal.
   • Secure work permits and write jsa's per each job app.
   • Fill out daily work plans and ensure crews develop a proper JSA.
   • Used CNC and EDM and other tool room equipment to complete projects.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your working foreman job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A working foreman salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, working foremen' average salary in mississippi is 48% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level working foremen earn 52% less than senior-level working foremen.
   • Certifications. A working foreman with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a working foreman's salary.

   Average working foreman salary

   $41,179yearly

   $19.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level working foreman salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a working foreman job description

   A working foreman job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a working foreman job description:

   Working foreman job description example

   Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects approaching $300M, spanning coast to coast, including U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.
   
   We are seeking ICF Concrete Working Foreman candidates to join our Self-Perform team for construction projects located in the Camp Lejeune, NC area.
   
   This position is responsible for the daily supervision, direction, and coordination of assigned construction crews on a project jobsite to safely produce quality work, with project requirements, targeted budget and schedule. This is to do be done while implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.
   
   Do you have experience in the Concrete trade, and two or more years in a Foreman position? We are willing to train the right individual in ICF with our on-the-job training.
   
   While local candidates will be given preference, relocation or travel per diem may be considered for interested candidates outside the local area.
   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position. Two or more years work experience in a Foreman position (e.g., scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, safety, and production in construction), over Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Formwork for Cast-In-Place concrete, and/or concrete trades on medium or large projects is required. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) preferred. Training can be provided. Specific software literacy. (Primavera 3/6, Viewpoint, BIM, Revit) preferred. Training can be provided. CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications, EM-385 and STS required; Training can be provided.
   We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right working foreman for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your working foreman job on Zippia to find and attract quality working foreman candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting working foremen requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new working foreman

   Once you've decided on a perfect working foreman candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new working foreman first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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