Foreman Carpenter

The Foreman plays a critical role in leading on-site construction teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to Enduro Builders’ exceptional quality and energy-efficiency standards.

This role requires a driven and proven leader who can bring together new team members, foster collaboration, and motivate them to perform at a consistently high level.

The Foreman must embody Enduro’s core values of integrity, honesty, and professionalism
, while ensuring every build aligns with our commitment to sustainability, Passive House principles, and high-performance construction
.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the carpentry teams to deliver quality workmanship on schedule and within budget.
• Foster a team culture of accountability, efficiency, and pride in doing the job properly the first time.
• Ensure all projects meet Enduro’s standards for quality, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring smooth progress, clear communication, and safe work practices.
• Support Site Managers and Construction Manager in the planning, scheduling, and resourcing of work.
• Train, mentor, and develop carpentry apprentices and team members, encouraging continual improvement.
• Monitor progress and quality, addressing inefficiencies, rework, or safety risks immediately.
• Maintain open communication with the Site Managers regarding progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Adopt and deliver on Enduro Builders’ Company Values and Mission.

Main Duties

• Establish and lead our in-house carpentry crew to achieve daily and weekly targets.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and labour resources in advance to maintain consistent productivity.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and schedules to ensure all work is delivered accurately.
• Conduct on-site quality assurance checks and ensure defects are rectified before project handover.
• Ensure full compliance with Building Codes, Australian Standards, and Work Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with our in-house safety systems (primarily use of Site Book)
• Record progress and job notes through the company’s online project management system (Wonderbuild).
• Liaise with Site Managers, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of required components.
• Lead daily site start-ups and toolbox meetings to ensure clarity of goals and safety expectations.
• Support estimators with time-tracking feedback and productivity metrics to improve future job costing

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time, on-budget completion of allocated site activities.
• Positive team engagement and retention within the carpentry crew.
• Achievement of productivity KPIs (labour hours per task).
• Provide consistent feedback to the estimation team to ensure alignment between allowed hours and actual hours is maintained.
• Delivery of defect-free work at handover.
• Adherence to safety procedures and zero serious incidents.
• Accurate and timely project reporting and communication.

Qualifications

• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Trade qualification in Carpentry (Certificate III or equivalent).
• First Aid and White Card certifications.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years in the building industry, including 2+ years leading a carpentry team or equivalent foreman experience.
• Proven success in building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience in sustainable or energy-efficient construction methods (Passive House preferred).
• Familiarity with online project management systems (Buildertrend, CoConstruct, Wunderbuild or similar).
• Experience coordinating multiple carpenters and managing workflow across residential builds
• Professional approach and positive leadership style.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in technology and willingness to adopt new systems.
• Focused on efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinker who can plan and execute work effectively.
• Commitment to Enduro’s mission of building better, more sustainable homes.

If you’re ready to take the lead, build a high-performing team, and grow your career in a company that’s shaping the future of construction, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this opportunity excites you.