Service Foreman

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

SoCal

Experienced

Dowbuilt is hiring a service foreman to support our service superintendents on work throughout Los Angeles. This position is responsible for executing a variety of projects within client occupied, high-end residences, at the highest standards of quality in the industry. Dowbuilt foremen within the service department are professional, skilled craftspeople who communicate exceptionally, plan and manage time effectively across multiple projects, and collaborate with a wide variety of people inside and outside of the company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a service foreman, you’ll be responsible for:

Performing all assigned work to the highest standard of workmanship and quality; collaborating with superintendents, designers and clients to develop and execute solutions
Performing routine preventative maintenance to ensure that our clients’ homes run smoothly
Proactively identifying areas in need of repair; inspecting and diagnosing problems as needed
Supervising and assisting subcontractors to ensure safe operations, productivity, and quality of work
Managing subcontractor performance and behavior onsite
Maintaining a safe, secure, clean and organized work area; ensuring tools and equipment are maintained and stored properly; maintaining security and privacy of our clients and information at all times
Planning and managing weekly schedule; maintaining a current calendar and identify personal schedule gaps in advance; proactively reaching out to superintendents to ensure sufficient work
Procuring materials and supplies for service projects; submitting material purchases with appropriate job numbers
Preparing daily field reports with hours, providing a recap of the service work that was performed
Establishing and cultivating professional and personal contacts in the building industry
Cleaning and maintaining company service vehicle

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt service foreman, you’ll need:

At least 3 years of residential construction experience (high-end preferred)
OSHA 10 and CPR / First Aid certifications; focus on safety and security of self, employees, clients
Possesses working knowledge of:
- all phases of carpentry
- building codes and permit requirements
- operation and basic troubleshooting of home mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
- fine finish care and maintenance practices
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), web-based applications (i.e., Smartsheet, Insightly, ShareFile, Slack, etc.) and/or Bluebeam / Adobe Acrobat
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; driving a company vehicle is required for this position
Professional and succinct communication skills
The ability to listen actively, follow instructions, take notes, ask for help, and suggest solutions
The drive to learn, develop skills, and share knowledge with others
The ability to collaborate and problem solve with others
Composure when stressed or facing difficult objectives
Confidentiality of client and company proprietary information
Professional demeanor and appearance
U.S. work authorization

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
100% paid medical, dental, vision, and $50,000 basic life insurance for full-time employees (30% coverage for dependents), first of the month following DOH
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contribution
Company -paid short-term disability policy for all full-time employees
Fuel and phone stipends
7 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
Paid Time-Off (PTO) Hourly/Non-Exempt employees earn 1 hour of PTO per 30 hours worked
Mentorship and career development opportunities
Discretionary bonus
Education reimbursement
Opportunities with Dowbuilt in other regions, if desired

The compensation range for this position is: $35.00 - $48.00 per hour

WHO WE ARE

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest and Architectural Record.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOU'LL GROW

We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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