Benefits: Competitive compensation package and opportunity for growth within a design-focused, creative construction team that is growing.
Preferred Education:
Some College
Working Foreman / Site Manager — Ridgewood, Queens
About the Role
Woodward Built is seeking a Working Foreman who thrives equally in the field and in project coordination — someone who wears a tool belt but also takes ownership of the big picture. You’ll lead our talented in-house crew, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure that each project reflects our commitment to thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and execution.
This role bridges the hands-on and the managerial: you’ll work on site daily with our crew while also managing workflow, sequencing, materials, and communication with our subs, and between the field and office. You’ll be instrumental in turning creative concepts into high-quality, well-executed built environments.
Responsibilities
Lead and work alongside the construction crew on active job sites
Oversee daily site operations, maintaining schedule, safety, and quality control
Coordinate work with subcontractors, suppliers, and trades
Interpret design drawings and communicate design intent clearly to the team
Track progress, identify field challenges, and provide creative solutions in real time
Manage and document material take-offs, deliveries, and installations
Collaborate with management to plan upcoming phases and maintain project timelines
Support estimating, budgeting, and procurement as needed
Maintain clear communication between field operations and the management team
Uphold a professional, collaborative jobsite environment
Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a foreman, site supervisor, and/or lead carpenter
Strong hands-on construction skills — ability to work with and guide a small crew
Working knowledge of all major trades and the buildout process (carpentry, finishes, MEP coordination)
Experience reading drawings and executing custom, design-driven work
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, and subcontractors
Proficiency in digital tools (Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace); Mac experience preferred
Commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and follow-through
Language: fluent in english and conversational Spanish
Founded in 2013, Woodward Built is a New York based design/build practice offering full-service design, construction, and project management for all types of commercial and residential projects, with a focus on designing and building restaurants, cafes, and bakeries.
