Demolition Foreman
Company: Lakeside Concrete Cutting
Location: Cumberland, Maine, with frequent travel to jobsites across the state.
Reports To: Senior Project Manager /Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Position Overview
The Demolition Foreman is responsible for leading and working alongside a crew in performing concrete sawing, drilling, demolition, and removal on construction projects. This position requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work. The Foreman will supervise laborers, maintain compliance with safety standards, and coordinate with project supervisors and company management.
This role is considered a “working foreman,” meaning the individual will actively participate in physical job duties while also overseeing and coaching crew members.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise, train, and coach a crew of employees, ensuring adherence to company procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Direct and assign tasks to crew members, monitor performance, and communicate concerns to the Demolition Supervisor.
- Recommend corrective action or progressive discipline when employees fail to meet expectations.
- Lead daily pre-task safety and work planning discussions with the crew.
- Serve as a role model for punctuality, professionalism, and work ethic.
Job Performance & Documentation
- Perform demolition, and other activities safely and effectively.
- Read and follow written and verbal work instructions, ensuring clarity when project scope is not fully defined.
- Complete and submit work orders for each job on a daily basis.
- Communicate professionally with general contractors, site supervisors, clients, and coworkers to maintain positive working relationships.
- Assess structural conditions before any demolition. Verify utilities (electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, communications, etc.) are identified and safe to work around.
- Recommend changes to work methods, schedules, or procedures to improve efficiency and safety.
- Coordinate personnel, equipment, and material needs with the Demolition Supervisor.
- Report equipment and vehicle repair needs promptly to the Shop Mechanic.
· Accurately record time worked using the company’s electronic timekeeping system.
· Complete and submit a pre-trip inspection for any assigned work vehicle at the start of each work week.
· Obtain and review daily work orders from the supervisor before beginning work.
· Prepare company truck with the tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete assigned projects.
· Arrive at designated jobsites on schedule and ready to begin work.
· Document jobsite conditions by photographing the work area with the CompanyCam app before starting tasks.
· Conduct a site safety inspection prior to beginning work; identify hazards, perform a pre-task analysis, determine corrective actions or use of PPE, and stop work to notify the supervisor if conditions remain unsafe. Notify the customer and/or responsible parties if hazards are created by another contractor.
· Inspect major operable equipment and rented equipment daily and submit inspection reports.
· Notify the supervisor immediately if actual site conditions differ from those listed on the work order.
· Complete assigned tasks within scheduled timeframes; notify the supervisor promptly if estimates cannot be met.
· Document work completion by photographing finished work, waste disposal, and cleanup efforts using the CompanyCam app.
· Meet with customers in person, when possible, to verify satisfaction prior to leaving the jobsite.
· Record and report work details, including the number of cuts and cores, thickness and diameter, and for slab removal projects provide sketches with measurements.
· Submit one completed work order for each project at the end of each day.
Equipment Operation
- Operate hand tools and demolition equipment (e.g., sledgehammers, jackhammers, drills, grinders, saws).
- Operate light to mid-size equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts, skid steers, mini excavators, and floor scrapers (training available as needed).
- Safely operate company vehicles including flatbed trucks, 15-passenger vans, and towing equipment trailers up to 30’.
- Perform basic vehicle/equipment maintenance checks and report issues immediately.
Safety
- Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures at all times.
- Ensure crew members wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, and safety vests.
- Hold crew accountable for unsafe behaviors or non-compliance with safety rules.
- Stop work immediately when unsafe conditions or incidents occur.
- Notify management immediately in the event of injuries, near misses, or emergencies, and complete appropriate reports before the end of the shift.
- Actively identify and correct safety hazards on the jobsite.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to read, understand, and communicate work instructions clearly.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
- Knowledge of construction site safety standards.
- Ability to assess structural integrity and recognize unsafe conditions.
- Basic understanding of vehicle and equipment operation/maintenance.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Professional demeanor, honesty, and reliability in all interactions.
· Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.
· Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching.
· Ability to climb ladders, access scaffolding, and work at various heights.
· Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain, excavation areas, and active construction sites.
· Frequent exposure to dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environments.
· Ability to wear and properly use required PPE, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, respirators, and high-visibility vests.
· Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel long distances to and from job sites, often for multiple hours per day.
· Manual dexterity to operate small tools, computers, and job-related equipment as needed.
· Visual and auditory capacity to identify hazards, communicate effectively, and ensure safety compliance on active jobsites.
Workplace Conditions
· Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM (some mornings earlier); occasional weekend availability (typically via phone or laptop).
- Frequent travel across Maine with exposure to outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
- Work around moving vehicles, heavy machinery, dust, fumes, and fuel.
- Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and multitasking.
- Regular communication with supervisors, crews, and customers across multiple job sites.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Biannual performance bonuses
- Company-provided uniforms and PPE
· A company-issued vehicle may be provided for use during the workday only. Vehicle will not be authorized for commuting to and from home or for personal use.
ADA Statement
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The above reflects the general responsibilities and requirements of the position and employees may be assigned other duties as deemed necessary to meet business needs. Lakeside Concrete Cutting reserves the right to modify job duties as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Did anyone refer you to Lakeside and if so, who?
- Have you applied or worked for Lakeside previously?
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
