Carpenter Foreman

About the role

This position constructs and repairs building frameworks as well as structures. Stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, cabinetry, siding, and drywall are a few examples of the onsite tasks this role is responsible for completing. Carpenters pay great attention to project detail and have a strong understanding of wood and metal properties. Carpenters are also required at various times to perform virtually all carpenter support activities typically handled by laborers. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with the assembly and removal of forms used for concrete installation.
• Use assorted power tools and small hand tools, including ten-pound sledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills to assist with a variety of worksite projects.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully grasp project requirements and assign teams appropriately.
• Manage materials including inventory, distribution, and placement.
• Monitor project performance and report updates to management.
• Coordinate with other trade partners’ foremen and superintendents as necessary.
• Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards, including securing the jobsite at the end of each business day and verifying proper storage of all site materials.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Carpenter.
• OSHA 10 Certification (preferred).
• CPR & First Aid Certification (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• In-depth carpentry knowledge.
• Experience using and maintaining power tools and small hand tools.
• Ability to take initiative and ask questions.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Must provide own safety footwear.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact professionally with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Reliable and punctual, including consistent work attendance and reliable transportation.
• Experience in construction layout, blueprint reading, and shop drawing reading (preferred).

Physical Requirements

This role involves heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual will periodically:

• Walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and use fingers/type.
• Frequently move about the jobsite.
• Operate a computer or tablet and other office machinery such as calculators and phones.
• Communicate with employees and external stakeholders regarding office and field administration.
• Read written communications, mail submissions, blueprints, load charts, and verify field measurements.
• Climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights.
• Work from heights for extended periods.
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching (balancing).
• Bend the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist (stooping).
• Extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time (reaching).
• Apply pressure to objects with fingers and palm regularly (grasping).
• Use hands and wrists with various tools.
• Engage in prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers.
• Use wheelbarrows and brooms.
• Tolerate repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools.
• Tolerate legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds.
• Safely wear a respirator and pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations.
• Hear commands from supervisors and back-up safety alarms on equipment.

Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures, noisy environments, and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off beginning upon hire.
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on position location (subject to periodic review and adjustment).