Union Carpenter Foreman - Milwaukee

Union Carpenter Foreman

Project Location(s):
Port Washington, WI 53074 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification:
Trade

Compensation:
Union Trade

The Union Carpenter Foreman is responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the work of Turner trade employees. The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a working foreman while leading carpenters to complete jobsite related projects.
• Oversee and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
• Possess the skills necessary to complete rough carpentry work, site logistical work, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, construction waste areas, and jobsite cleanup.
• Completes and submits time sheets, daily construction reports, and required safety paperwork daily.
• Participate in interviews and recommend hires for trades staff.
• Supervise and develop trade employees, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Address staff needs and resolve problems. Provide staff feedback, reward, and discipline as required.
• Assist in scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment.
• Reviews jobsite needs with the superintendents & foreman and coordinates construction.
• Participate in the activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Estimate, inventory, monitor, and request time, staff, material, and equipment needed to complete work.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skidsteer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required and ensuring Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
• Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The hourly rate for this position is $50.01 per union agreement. Benefits are determined by the applicable Trade Union. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as 401k plan or Pension, and wellness benefits. Contact applicable Unions to learn more about the benefits offered.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and exposure to supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Moderate technical abilities including the utilization of a smart phone/tablet and supported software.
• Proficiency in EH&S applications.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage, communicate effectively in emergency situations and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Valid driver's license

Physical Demands:

• Standing
• Walking
• Combined Standing/Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Weights
• Reaching above shoulder height
• Reaching below shoulder height
• Bending/Twisting neck
• Bending at waist (forward & sideways)
• Balancing
• Pushing/Pulling
• Squatting
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Repetitive Motion
• Hand / Wrist Flexion – Extension
• Noise / Dust / Chemical Exposures
• Confined Space Hazards
• Working on Heights
• Vision abilities required include Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus
• Hearing abilities required with or without the use of an aide

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock.
• The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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