Carpenter Leadman

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The Carpenter Leadman assists the foreman in managing the crew and is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activity of carpenter workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly, and timely. Responsible for ensuring timelines are respected, and necessary resources are obtained. Must have knowledge of advanced layout, use of symon forms, layout of anchor bolts, material takeoff from drawings, and safety requirements for building work.

Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work‑related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction job site setting.

• Act as a working leader and assist the foreman in managing the crew
• Lead a small group of workers within the crew or handle specific tasks assigned by the foreman
• Perform hands‑on responsibilities while working alongside the crew and providing guidance
• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches, and complete reports
• Build and set forms, use level instrument, tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate various hand and power tools
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Clearly communicate directions to the supporting teams
• Possess some decision‑making authority to be able to fill in for the foreman at any given time
• Report directly to the foreman

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervisors and field workers
• Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations Seniority level

  Mid‑Senior level

  Employment type

  Full‑time

  Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

  Industries

  Construction