Construction Foremen

A Construction Foreman supervises work crews at construction sites. Hires and manages construction workers and directs work according to plans developed by a project manager and architects. May specialize in a particular type of building project such as residential or industrial construction, or a particular part or stage of the construction process.

About this Career

Average Salary

£31,072

New workers start at around £20,493. Normal pay is £31,072 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £45,301

Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.
Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements.
Liaises with managers and contractors to resolve operational problems.
Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements.
Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of construction and building workers and/or subcontractors.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Monitoring	56%
Writing	51%
Speaking	51%
Critical Thinking	51%
Reading Comprehension	49%
Active Listening	49%
Active Learning	45%
Learning Strategies	40%
Mathematics	37%
Science	0%