Carpenter Foreman

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have effective communication and client service skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Promotes Cantera’s culture of “Safety First”
• Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Cantera’s Safety Program
• Interacts with the Cantera Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe workplace
• Enforces Site Specific Safety Plans created by enforcing Cantera’s rules, this includes your workers, other crews, and any trade on site

Operational

• Be familiar with and follow the Cantera Concrete Staff Organization document for managing projects
• Follows the information provided for each project, known as “The Greenbook”
• Report project man-hours and quantities on a timely basis
• Participate in the Job Turnover Process with other members of the Cantera leadership team
• Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor force
• Maintains working relationships with internal and external clients
• Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
• Monitor costs including labor time and material
• Responsible for keeping tools and equipment in good working order
• Gather materials to handle on job sites
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the construction and alignment of various form systems
• Construct scaffolding and platforms
• Use measuring tools to ensure accuracy
• Provide support to concrete supervisor with project layout and elevation shooting
• Take the measurements and cut materials to build forms for pouring concrete
• Manage schedules and ensure all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates
• Maintain and verify as-built drawings are accurate
• Help Mobilizes the site and set up site utilities
• Reviews, understands, documents to drawings
• Inspect cost reports to assure they reflect accurate quantities and work out of place
• Assist with completion of complete Daily Project Reports, Concrete Log, Sign-In Sheets, and other documents
• Maintain on-site accurate shop drawings for implementing the work
• Coaches and mentors’ growth in crews and encourages Foreman and Craftsman to be mentors
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Construction Industry Knowledge

• Broad understanding of concrete construction experience

Technological Knowledge

• Computer and mobile device knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products, Field Time and other products used by the Company

Communication and Teamwork Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
• Functions effectively as part of a team

Leadership and Time Management Skills

• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

Additional Skills

• Able to perform duties independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines
• Can follow rules but can show initiative
• Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Ability to lead 6-to-8-man crew

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education

• Associates degree with three (3) years of concrete construction experience
• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of concrete construction experience

Work Experience

• Five (5) years' construction experience
• Three (3) years concrete experience

Certifications

• OSHA 10 Certified
• OSHA 30 Certified
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified