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

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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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[@user-od1zy5xk1g]

He’s such a good resource of information

[@jeffruiz9988]

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 !

[@profitdig]

Hey J, thank you for the kind words! Good luck in your career. Sounds like you're off to a great start!

[@treysims708]

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.

[@profitdig]

Good luck Trey! Be organized in your approach and work hard. You’ll be fine.

[@brentgus2505]

Very similar situation as me. I started just over two years ago (I'm now 23) and my current foreman is leaving.

[@profitdig]

@@brentgus2505 Awesome! Good luck Brent. We are sure you will do very well.

[@Designbuild828]

You’ll do great!

[@lopeshernani]

Reading this after a year, I hope you've got it covered. Best of luck, God bless 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.

[@profitdig]

Thanks SiteCam!

[@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

[@profitdig]

In the long run, the foremen who provide the most value are the ones who will be successful. Hang in there Zach!

[@mattashford3508]

I worked with a foreman as a leading hand just like that and I was keeping the crew moving and organized then the next foreman I worked with was 73 worked twice as hard as me and treated me like I couldn't use a shovel correctly. I preferred the foreman sitting in the office I can tell you that. And tomorrow I start work for a new company and I will be the foreman I still feel like a fish out of water and I don't want to be off the tools so I will be mixing it up keeping my boys motivated helping improve there skills and keeping up on my paperwork to the best of my abilities and I'm only 35yrs old 10 years owning a smash repairs then 2 years in mining and now 5 years in construction.

[@brentgus2505]

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.

[@profitdig]

Thank you Brent! Good luck with your new position!

[@diegoalvendia2557]

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 ..

[@kalaconstructon6793]

You can't find this anywhere else!

[@jaycob103]

Great insights, love the format.

[@profitdig]

Thanks Low Line!

[@gradeuhbove1437]

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

[@profitdig]

You got it! Thanks for watching!

[@javiervazquez3029]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Techdan79]

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!!

[@profitdig]

Great advice, Dan. Thanks for watching!

[@ReggaeRedeemer]

the crew is HUUUGE. you can be badass and have a bunch of complete idiots working and youll just be stressed and theyll make production slow down bigtime

[@profitdig]

@@ReggaeRedeemer Yep!

[@user-rf8cn9of1r]

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

[@chriswork_]

Congrats, Mervin! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Androidgod85]

😎

[@melissanoelle410]

Any tips for someone who wants to date a foreman?

[@profitdig]

Based on your profile pic, just show up.

[@melissanoelle410]

@@profitdig ❤️ wish me luck then

[@melissanoelle410]

I’d love to know one that’s interested.

[@submittedbymail]

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

[@profitdig]

Thanks for commenting! Construction is a tough business. If you want to succeed, you must strive to come in on budget. And when you don't, you need to be able to look at your numbers and understand what went wrong.

[@submittedbymail]

@@profitdig what went wrong yes. But when the GC ask the sheetrocker to double time because the concrete guy was late and doesn't want to pay extra... Or when the painters and electricians are working in the same area... I understand there are expectations and deadlines. Positive attitude in communication and realistic expectation lower stress levels and allow for more fluid production. The business end of this has already ruined the industry. Thanks for your comment.