foreman

a person who is in charge of a group of workers and makes sure that work is done properly

jefe de obra, capataz

• the foreman of something

Collocations foreman of a construction site · foreman in charge

• The foreman was checking the workers' progress.

  El capataz estaba comprobando el progreso de los trabajadores.

a skilled worker who is in charge of a group of less experienced workers and helps them to do their jobs properly

jefe de taller, supervisor

• the foreman of something

Collocations foreman in a factory · foreman on a construction site

• He became the foreman after years of experience.

  Se convirtió en jefe de taller después de años de experiencia.