General Foreman

**General Foreman – Building Construction** **Location:** Puerto Rico **Reports to:** Operations Manager / Superintendent **Compensation Range:** $33–$38 per hour (Based on experience, qualifications, and certifications) **About Ceres Caribe** Ceres Caribe was founded in Puerto Rico in 1998 after Hurricane Georges. It has since grown to be one of the largest employers on the island by providing long-term careers and meaningful work. Ceres Caribe is recognized for its rapid disaster recovery operations including debris removal, demolition, and blue roofs. We perform resiliency services such as vegetation management and utility line clearing for the Puerto Rican power grid. Ceres Caribe is also nationally recognized for creating natural parks and an aviary center on the island. The company continues expanding its efforts to secure and strengthen Puerto Rico’s infrastructure. **Driven by Purpose, Powered by People** At Ceres Caribe, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover, and rebuilding stronger than before. We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them. **What We Are Looking For** The General Foreman for Building Construction is responsible for leading and directing multiple field crews and subcontractors performing vertical construction activities, including site preparation, foundations, concrete work, structural framing, masonry, roofing, building envelope, interior build-out, finishes, and coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring building projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with architectural and structural drawings, specifications, building codes, customer requirements, company standards, and regulatory requirements. The General Foreman manages Foremen, Working Foremen, Carpenters, Concrete Crews, Laborers, Equipment Operators, Finishing Crews, and other field personnel while coordinating subcontractors, materials, equipment, schedules, inspections, and production goals across active building construction projects. Success in the first 12 months includes maintaining a strong safety culture, achieving production targets, delivering high-quality building work, developing high-performing crews, supporting customer satisfaction, passing required inspections, and ensuring operational excellence across assigned construction projects. **What You Will Do** - Lead, supervise, and support multiple field crews and subcontractors performing building construction activities, including site preparation, foundations, concrete placement, structural framing, masonry, roofing, building envelope, interior build-out, finishes, and punch-list work. - Plan, organize, and coordinate daily work activities to ensure building projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to architectural drawings, structural drawings, specifications, schedules, and applicable building codes. - Monitor productivity, quality, staffing levels, equipment utilization, and operational performance across assigned work zones. - Conduct field inspections, job site audits, and safety observations to ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and project requirements. - Promote and enforce safety standards, hazard mitigation practices, fall protection requirements, housekeeping expectations, and building construction best practices. - Train, mentor, and develop Foremen and field personnel to improve performance, technical skills, and career growth. - Review and approve employee time records, produ…