How to Be a Successful Construction Foreman: The ProfitDig Radio Show Episode 6

Professional construction project manager/estimator Jeff Spencer explains to Chris Work how to be successful as a foreman. Jeff worked his way up from labor to company owner, and has been involved in the construction field for nearly 30 years. In this ten minute video, he talks about the need to be flexible and well-rounded, the ability to perform any part of a job, to operate equipment, and effectively manage a crew.

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[jeffruiz]

I recently became a Shop Foreman in a similar fashion as well- I am new to this position. I am 27 years old and been in the Fruit Harvest industry for 5 years. This video has definitely given me clarity on focusing in on this role. I especially enjoyed the segment of the video where it was emphasized "train others around you" - I work with guys that are willing to learn, show up every day, and use resources to educate themselves and others! Thanks so much for the clear-cut video !

[BridgelineDevelopment]

He’s such a good resource of information

[treysims]

I work in asphalt mostly state work. My foreman is retiring at the end of the season around December January. I’ll be moving up to foreman when we start the season April March. I’m 23 and I’ve been in asphalt since I was 19. The company I’m with I’ve been there going on 3 years. Im a little nervous. I’ll be the youngest foreman the company has had.

[brentgus]

I'm soon to take over the position from my current foreman since he is leaving our contracting company. I've only been building pole buildings for just over two years now.. This is very helpful information. Thank you.

[SiteCam_App]

Great video! Thanks for bringing in Jeff for a chat, it was awesome to hear from someone with so much experience. His focus on developing and promoting from within really pays off in the long term.

[zacheiriksson]

funny. my non working foreman that would sit in the truck all day, make multiple trips to the lumber store everyday (forget something on every trip) would always come back to site with a fresh coffee just for himself... made more than any of our working foremans. it's hard to be motivated and put in hard work when you look out the window and see your "foreman" on instagram, Facebook, snap chat etc

[diegoalvendia]

Happy New Year to all of you. I am bloody construction. I am a foreman in civil works. and now i am looking for a good company that i can serve honestly and with care. most of all. to finish the project safely and with quality ..

[kalaconstructon]

You can't find this anywhere else!

[MervinBoyd-lw]

I'm a 3rd year. Tile apprentice. I graduate early next year. I need this great advice

[gradeuhbove]

Great video guys! Could you do one about project managers, supers, etc? Thanks!

[Techdan]

It really depends on the size of the job and the crew, as a foreman always be ahead of the Game. Don't for get to motivate, and teach those under you!!

[melissanoelle]

Any tips for someone who wants to date a foreman?

[submittedbymail]

You have to make up for that with production is the biggest bulshit ever and is ruining our construction economy.

[EricCampbellUAV]

anybody can be foreman. nobody wants to be