Building Future Leaders

Rock Spring's Foreman Leadership Program

This paid, year-long program is designed to turn motivated individuals into confident field leaders through hands-on jobsite experience and structured training across multiple departments.

One-of-a-Kind Comprehensive Training Program

The Building Future Leaders Trainee program is a comprehensive paid training program designed to cultivate strong candidates for careers in construction field management. This program offers a well-rounded curriculum that combines hands-on field experience with rotations through key departments. It focuses on training candidates in the “Rock Spring way,” including focusing on our client-oriented and team approach to providing our services and will provide candidates with the opportunity to join a rapidly growing commercial construction company with offices currently in Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Field Experience: Trainees will be matched with an experienced foreman to gain practical knowledge of construction processes and on-site operations by spending considerable time in the field on the construction sites.
Departmental Rotations: Trainees will spend time in the following departments:
Estimating: Learn the basics of quantities, takeoff logic, and labor factors
Project Management: Develop skills in accurate paperwork, scheduling, sequencing, trade handoffs, substantial completion, punch list, turnover and O&M
Purchasing: Understand POs, lead times, submittals and storage management
Financial Basics: Gain insights on budget vs actuals, cost drivers, and productivity tracking
Safety Foundations & Leadership: OSHA basics, hazard ID, toolbox talks, and incident response
Reading Drawings & Layout Basics: Plans, details, specs and tolerance recognition
Communication & Jobsite English: Clear communication, RFIs, radio etiquette, and conflict framing
Digital Navigation-Modern Tools for Modern Projects: Digital platforms to access drawings, RFIs, and job documents
Coaching Crews & Conflict Resolution: Feedback, standards, and documentation
Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will have the opportunity to be named an entry-level field leader

Qualifications

High School degree
Strong interest in pursuing a career in field construction management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Spanish
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Adaptability and willingness to learn various aspects of the construction business
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various job sites
Interest in gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments
Commitment to completing the full year-long program and pursuing a long-term career with Rock Spring Contracting, LLC

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Prolonged periods standing, climbing ladders, bending and kneeling
Must be able to lift materials and tools up to 50 lbs
Loading and unloading materials and equipment
Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties
Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans

Click here to apply to Rock Spring's Building Future Leaders Program.