Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

We're hiring a Foreman for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential project. Dowbuilt foremen are bags-on lead carpenters and the right hand of our site superintendents. They are responsible for reading plans and lining-out subcontractors and crew. About 50% of their time is spent on tools and putting high-quality work in place, while communicating expectations with precision and clarity. This position sets a well-rounded lead carpenter up for a successful transition into a superintendent role over time, while working with teams, that are dedicated to the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a foreman, you'll show an aptitude for leadership, build positive relationships, and demonstrate a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that the design intent and project goals are met. You'll be responsible for:

* Putting work in place; this is a bags-on role, executing framing carpentry, while also lining out other crew members and sub trades

* Layout

* Participation in quality control for all scopes of work - self performed as well as subcontracted

* Assisting in creating site documentation and as-built drawings

* Serve as first point of contact for subcontractor questions

* Collaborate with subcontractors to find solutions; come to superintendent with possible solutions to problems, be willing to come to the table prepared and engaged in the process

* Estimating materials and time to perform work proposed

* Being able to run small projects as a working lead; coordinate crew to maximize productivity

* Working with the superintendent to create daily schedule and take responsibility for its execution

* Being the company representative when the superintendent is unavailable

* Opening and closing the job site as requested

* Discussing work with clients, architects, partners and inspectors with diplomacy, clarity, and patience as necessary

* Maintaining effective, respectful communication with field crew, subs, clients, partners, and team, always

* Minimizing material use to prevent waste and unnecessary cost

* Managing material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement

* Being a positive advocate for safety in action and attitude; reinforce awareness to reduce the risk of injury or citation and know OSHA requirements for your location and site

* Maintaining a safe and secure site (i.e., ensure safety of all people, tools, and materials)

* Maintain accurate documentation in the daily job log

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt foreman, you'll need:

* 6+ years high-end residential carpentry experience; highly competent and skilled in framing

* The ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications; understand vertical and horizontal control lines

* Advanced construction math skills

* The ability to think ahead and see the big picture. Understand the WHY behind the work and how what you're doing today will impact what's coming next

* Proficiency with proper use of tools and equipment and full complement of tools including specialty tools

* Excellent communication and team-building skills

* Ability to take and give direction

* Technical constructability knowledge and experience with both traditional and new materials

* Reliable transportation and a clean driving record

* U.S. work authorization

* The ability to communicate in Spanish at a conversational level is highly preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

* Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience

* 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees - 1st of the month following DOH

* 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents

* 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution

* 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period

* Paid Time-Off (PTO) - 0.046 hours per 1 hour worked (approx. 12 days for full-time employees) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max of 176…