Union Carpenter Foreman - Evanston, IL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and coordinate the work of Turner trade employees.
• Ensure safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adherence to budget of the project.
• Possess the skills necessary to complete rough carpentry work, site logistical work, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, construction waste areas, and jobsite cleanup.
• Complete and submit time sheets, daily construction reports, and required safety paperwork daily.
• Participate in interviews and recommend hires for trades staff.
• Supervise and develop trade employees, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Address staff needs and resolve problems. Provide staff feedback, reward, and discipline as required.
• Aid in scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment.
• Review jobsite needs with superintendents and foremen and coordinate construction.
• Participate in the activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Estimate, inventory, monitor, and request time, staff, material, and equipment needed to complete work.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skidsteer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
• Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and exposure to supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Moderate technical abilities including the utilization of a smart phone/tablet and supported software.
• Proficiency in EH&S applications.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage, communicate effectively in emergency situations, and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Constantly
• Walking: Frequent
• Combined Standing/Walking: Frequent
• Sitting: Occasional
• Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Weights Under 25 lbs: Constantly
• Lifting/Lowering/Carrying – Ranges Reaching above shoulder height: Occasional
• Lifting/Lowering/Carrying – Reaching below shoulder height: Occasional
• Bending/Twisting neck: Occasional
• Bending at waist (forward & sideways): Constantly
• Balancing: Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional
• Squatting: Occasional
• Kneeling: Occasional
• Climbing: Occasional
• Crawling: Not Applicable
• Repetitive Motion: Occasional
• Hand / Wrist Flexion – Extension: Occasional
• Noise / Dust / Chemical Exposures: Moderate to Loud
• Confined Space Hazards: Not Applicable
• Working on Heights: Not Applicable

Work Environment

• On-site at the construction site.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• High precarious places.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Risk of electric shock.
• Moderate to loud noise in the work environment.
• Compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.