Lead Carpenter Foreman

Foxx Construction is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly skilled Lead Foreman Carpenter to lead carpentry crews and oversee day-to-day field operations on construction projects. The Lead Foreman Carpenter will serve as a working leader, combining strong hands‑on carpentry skills with the ability to coordinate employees, subcontractors, materials, schedules, and jobsite activities.

The ideal candidate takes pride in quality workmanship, communicates effectively, leads by example, and understands how to keep a construction project moving safely and efficiently from start to finish.

• Lead, direct, and motivate carpentry crews on a daily basis.
• Assign work to carpenters and laborers based on project priorities and individual skill levels.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship, and jobsite performance.
• Train and mentor less‑experienced carpenters and laborers.
• Maintain a professional, productive, and respectful jobsite environment.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors, and other trades.

• Perform hands‑on rough and finish carpentry as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and construction details.
• Lay out walls, openings, framing, and other construction components accurately.
• Perform and oversee framing, blocking, trim, doors, hardware, and other carpentry‑related work.
• Identify construction issues and develop practical solutions in the field.
• Verify completed work meets project specifications and Foxx Construction quality standards.

• Help plan daily and weekly work activities to maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate material needs and communicate shortages or upcoming requirements to management.
• Work with other trades to ensure proper sequencing and minimize delays.
• Communicate changes, conflicts, and field conditions to the Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Assist with project closeout and completion of punch‑list items.

• Lead by example in following all company and OSHA safety requirements.
• Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings and jobsite inspections.
• Ensure crew members use proper personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Identify and address potential hazards before work begins.
• Properly care for company tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles.

• 5+ years of professional carpentry/construction experience , preferably with experience leading crews.
• Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of framing, layout, and general carpentry practices.
• Previous foreman, lead carpenter, or crew‑lead experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead and communicate with a diverse construction crew.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with project management.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to safely lift materials and perform physically demanding construction work.
• OSHA-10/OSHA-30 certification is a plus.
• Bilingual
  - Spanish is a plus.

• A leader who is willing to work alongside the crew .
• Dependable and accountable.
• Detail‑oriented and committed to quality workmanship.
• Organized and able to prioritize competing demands.
• A clear and professional communicator.
• Able to anticipate problems and address them before they become delays.
• Someone who takes ownership of the jobsite and the finished product.

This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working with hand and power tools. The…