About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it’s like to be the person who truly makes a project happen on the ground? As our new Foreman, you won’t just be overseeing teams—you’ll be the heartbeat of every job site, making sure every detail lines up with our commitment to quality and safety. If you thrive in hands-on environments and have a strong background in waterproofing works, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in projects that shape our landscape.
About the Company
We’re a growing company that’s built a reputation on trust, hard work, and a relentless drive to do things right—the first time and every time. Our crew isn’t just a team; they’re a tight-knit group who pride themselves on collaboration, learning, and celebrating every job well done (our legendary after-project BBQs are proof of that). Here, leadership means being approachable, supporting your people, and setting the standard for professionalism on every site.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading by example as you supervise and motivate on-site work teams, ensuring everyone is clear on their tasks and deadlines
- Distributing daily assignments based on skill sets and project needs, keeping everyone moving efficiently
- Following up throughout the day to track progress, offer support, and resolve any onsite hiccups
- Verifying that all waterproofing work (and other related tasks) meets technical specifications and the architect’s drawings
- Monitoring productivity closely and finding ways to keep the project humming along on schedule
- Maintaining rigorous safety standards—your teams’ wellbeing is never an afterthought
- Keeping open communication with project managers about site progress, needs, and achievements
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Demonstrated experience supervising construction or trade work teams—ideally as a foreman
- Solid practical knowledge of waterproofing methods, materials, and best practices
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specs
- A knack for problem-solving, both people-related and technical
- Strong commitment to quality, deadlines, and, above all, safety
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous experience training or mentoring junior crew members
- Familiarity with digital reporting tools or mobile site management apps
- Valid certifications in onsite health & safety
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive, timely compensation—because your skills are valuable
- Genuine respect for work-life balance; overtime is the exception, not the rule
- Support for professional growth—if you want to earn new certs or take on more, we’ll back you
- A leadership team that actually listens and gets their boots dirty sometimes
- Inclusive, team-first atmosphere where everyone’s input counts
- Flexibility to shape initiatives and improvements; your expertise is welcome here
We know that real job satisfaction comes from being supported, trusted, and valued by your team. That’s what we offer—we hope you’ll join us.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk me through how you would organize and kick off a new waterproofing project on site, from team briefing to distributing daily assignments?
- Tell us about a time when you had to interpret complex construction drawings or technical specifications to guide your crew—what challenges did you encounter, and how did you resolve them?
- Describe the process you follow to ensure all waterproofing work meets both quality standards and client expectations.
- What safety protocols do you strictly enforce on site, and how do you handle situations when crew members overlook these standards?
- How comfortable are you using digital reporting tools or mobile apps for site management? Can you share any experience you have with these technologies?
- Share an example of a situation where unforeseen issues or delays threatened your project's timeline. How did you respond and realign your team to get back on track?
- Have you ever had to mediate between team members who disagreed about a work process? What approach did you take to resolve the conflict?
- When mentoring junior crew members, how do you assess their progress and ensure they’re developing both skills and confidence?
- Describe your strategy for maintaining team motivation and productivity, especially during challenging or repetitive stages of a project.
- How do you keep lines of communication open with both your team and the project manager to ensure clarity and alignment throughout a project?
- What does a "job well done" look like to you, and how do you celebrate those wins with your team?
- In your opinion, what are the keys to building trust and fostering collaboration on a construction site?
- Our company values input from every team member—can you share a time when you contributed an idea or improvement that made a positive impact?
- Why does leadership in a hands-on environment appeal to you, and how do you model the standards you expect from your crew?