Drywall General Foreman

At Gardner, we believe commercial construction should feel as welcoming as it is professional. That’s why we don’t just build and renovate spaces, we build relationships, rooted in hospitality. Our mission is to set the platinum standard for our clients, partners, and team members by delivering exceptional results while embodying our core values: passion, humility, excellence, empathy, and nimbleness. We bring a hospitality-driven approach to every project, ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and human-centered.

Who You Are

You are an experienced drywall leader who knows how to bring out the best in people while maintaining high expectations for safety, quality, and execution. You understand what it takes to coordinate multiple crews and projects, and you are comfortable moving between planning, problem-solving, coaching, and hands-on field support.

You build trust by communicating clearly, following through, and treating people with care and respect. Whether you are helping a foreman resolve a challenge, balancing labor across jobsites, or verifying that a project is ready to close out, you approach the work with ownership and a commitment to creating a positive experience for the people around you.

What Success Looks Like

- Drywall crews understand their goals, expectations, schedules, and responsibilities.

- Projects are appropriately staffed, and labor is adjusted proactively as needs change.

- Work is completed safely, efficiently, and to Gardner’s quality standards.

- Foremen and carpenters receive meaningful coaching that strengthens craftsmanship, accountability, and leadership.

- Materials, tools, information, and site conditions are ready when crews need them.

- Challenges involving schedule, scope, production, or team dynamics are addressed promptly and thoughtfully.

- Project stakeholders receive timely, accurate communication and experience strong collaboration.

- Opportunities to improve safety, productivity, cost, quality, and the team member experience are identified and implemented.

How You’ll Contribute

- Provide tactical leadership, coaching, and support to drywall foremen and carpenters across multiple projects.

- Take ownership of drywall scope outcomes, including schedule, quality, safety, productivity, and crew performance.

- Coordinate labor, tools, materials, deliveries, production goals, and project schedules across multiple jobsites.

- Partner with project managers, superintendents, foremen, vendors, and trade partners to resolve field challenges and maintain alignment.

- Support project startup and closeout through layout planning, material orders, RFIs, job walks, kickoff meetings, pull planning, and lessons learned.

- Onboard and train new team members while providing ongoing feedback, performance coaching, and formal evaluations.

- Visit jobsites regularly to monitor progress, reinforce safety expectations, verify quality, and support field teams.

- Maintain accurate schedules, timecards, project updates, and other documentation using Procore and related systems.

What You’ll Bring

- 10+ years of commercial drywall carpentry experience, including five or more years leading crews, teams, or multiple projects.

- Strong knowledge of commercial drywall systems, construction sequencing, production planning, quality standards, and performance metrics.

- Demonstrated experience with labor scheduling, workforce planning, and resource allocation.

- Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, and engineered drawings.

- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, jobsite safety practices, permitting, inspections, labor requirements, and union rules.

- Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.

- OSHA 30 certification.

- A valid driver’s license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, and the ability to travel between jobsites throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

What Will Set You Apart

- A track record of developing foremen and skilled craftspeople into stronger leaders.

- The ability to lead with empathy while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.

- Experience overseeing drywall operations across several active projects at the same time.

- Confidence using Procore, scheduling software, spreadsheets, email, and Apple devices.

- A proactive approach to anticipating labor, material, scheduling, or production challenges.

- A hospitality-driven leadership style that creates a positive experience for clients, trade partners, and team members.

Why Join Gardner Builders?

We are proud to be recognized as:

- 8-Time “Best Places to Work” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

- 6-Time “Top 150 Workplaces” by Minneapolis Star Tribune

- # 1 Top Workplace in Construction by Star Tribune (2023)

- 4-Time “Best Workplace” by Inc Magazine

- “Best Places to Work” by Milwaukee Business Journal

Our culture-first approach encourages personal and professional growth, an EOS-led structure, and a commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, challenged, and loves coming to work.

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary: This is a union position covered under the Carpenters Union agreement. Union benefits, including healthcare and pension, are provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Weekly pay + discretionary annual bonus are provided.

- Perks: Company-provided computer, iPhone, iPad, apparel, and power tools.

- Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid family/medical leave, paid parental leave, and regular company and team outings.

Interview Process

Our process typically includes three conversations (phone and in-person) to ensure a mutual fit.

Pre-Employment Screening

Drug screen and background check required.

Other Items to Note

- Gardner reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation for unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

- We are only considering local candidates at this time.   We are unable to provide relocation assistance at this time.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

- This is a full-time, in-person role based in Minneapolis/St. Paul and surrounding area.

- This role requires sustained physical activity and the ability to work comfortably in a variety of job site conditions.

- You’ll regularly walk, stand, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use your hands and arms in repetitive movements. You must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and work with tools and equipment such as hand tools, table saws, drill presses, hammers, saws, planers, and ladders. Climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, and maneuvering in tight or elevated spaces may be necessary, and physical exertion should be expected throughout the day.

- Visual and auditory awareness is essential for safety and communication.

- While performing these duties, you may be exposed to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and humidity, depending on the season and job site.

- PPE is provided and required. All appropriate safety measures will be in place to ensure your well-being.

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the role.