Construction Foreman
City of Charleston
Job Description
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:
$61,152.00 - $64,194.00Hourly:
$31.36 - $32.92Department:
Public Service, Public ServiceDivision:
Streets & SidewalksFLSA:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of working crews engaged in construction and maintenance projects on public property, streets, sidewalks or rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.
Examples of Duties:
- Supervises the work of the crews by visiting the worksites to ensure that the work is being completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
- Assigns daily work orders to the crew.
- Plans and estimates the materials and hours needed to complete jobs.
- Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Interprets City policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
- Maintains time and production records.
- Prepares required reports.
- May operate motor equipment such as tractors, front-end loaders and dump trucks.
- Performs activities of workers supervised.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree (AA/AS) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid SC Commercial Driver’s License – Class B.
Other Necessary Requirements:
- In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
Employment/Position Type:
Date Posted: July 8, 2026