Working Foreman
Confidential
Posted: May 11, 2026
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Quick Summary
Working as a foreman is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires a strong leadership position in a fast-paced construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a team of skilled laborers and subcontractors. This is an entry-level foreman position in the commercial construction industry.
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Job Description
Company Overview
RBA Builders is a full-service General Contractor with a self-performing tenant improvement division serving commercial, industrial, entertainment, educational, aerospace, and medical sectors.
We are a team-driven company that believes great projects start with great people.
Our Core Values are simple:
Do the right thing even when it is inconvenient
Fun, family, fellowship
We are here for you
Fiscally committed to the team’s success
Based in Fountain Valley, CA, RBA Builders is committed to being the Contractor of Choice and a place where careers are built.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Working Foreman to lead field operations within our self-performing tenant improvement division. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising crews while actively participating in field work.
The Working Foreman ensures work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while supporting communication between the field and project management teams.
Responsibilities
Run day-to-day field operations on tenant improvement projects
Lead crews while performing hands-on work (framing, drywall, T-bar, etc.)
Coordinate subcontractors and trade sequencing in real time
Read plans, layout work, and keep production moving
Enforce safety standards—zero tolerance for unsafe work
Maintain schedules, look-aheads, and daily production goals
Solve jobsite issues quickly without waiting on direction
Track progress, manpower, and jobsite performance
Communicate directly with PMs and ensure field execution matches plan
Maintain daily logs, reports, and basic job documentation
Keep projects clean, organized, and moving forward
Qualifications
5+ years in commercial construction (Foreman or Lead Carpenter level)
Strong tenant improvement experience (required)
Proven ability to lead crews and work in the field daily
Strong blueprint reading and layout skills
Solid understanding of construction sequencing and workflow
Strong safety mindset—OSHA compliance is expected, not optional
Ability to move fast, make decisions, and solve problems on site
Reliable, accountable, and self-directed
Requirements
Valid California driver’s license
Ability to pass background check for site badging
Reliable transportation
Minimum 5 years of field construction experience
Preferred
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
First Aid / CPR Certification
Experience with drywall, framing, or interior TI work
Familiarity with jobsite reporting or construction software
Benefits
Competitive pay based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with company match
Paid holidays and sick time
Training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities