Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, food service/dining, retail, financial, self-storage, governmental, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.  

We are seeking an experienced Working Foreman at our Fort Lauderdale office. 

What you will do:  

• Lead and work alongside a construction crew to execute daily job site activities
• Perform hands-on trade work while supervising crew productivity, quality, and safety
• Plan and assign daily and weekly tasks to meet project schedule requirements
• Coordinate closely with the Superintendent and Project Manager on workflow, staffing, and site needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for crew-level communication
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations through daily safety meetings and job hazard awareness
• Identify and resolve field issues early to prevent delays or rework
• Monitor work quality to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and company standards
• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring crew members
• Track material usage and request tools, equipment, and supplies as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas
• Assist with daily reporting, time tracking, and documentation
• Communicate field conditions, changes, and potential issues to site leadership

What you will need to be successful:  

• 5+ years of experience in commercial or residential construction
• Prior experience leading crews in a Working Foreman or Lead role
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Solid understanding of job site safety practices and OSHA regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to be hands-on and actively work in the field
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor for extended periods
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Trade certification or apprenticeship completion preferred
• Familiarity with construction field reporting tools or software a plus

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, 401k and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.   

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters 

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner. 

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.