Lead Carpenter​/Foreman

Job Summary

The Construction Foreman coordinates assigned construction activities and oversees field personnel to successfully complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget. This includes maintaining the highest quality while administering excellent construction safety practices with all on site activities. May also include trades work. Reports to Project Manager and/or Project Superintendent.

• Coordinates construction work according to priorities and plans
• Directs both field personnel and at times subcontractors to achieve project/task completion on schedule, within budget, with quality that conforms to plans and specifications
• Understands plans and specifications and identifies issues requiring clarification
• Tracks daily time and production for assigned employees
• Produces schedules and daily goals and monitors attendance of crew
• Allocates general and daily responsibilities
• Supervises and trains workers
• Guarantees all safety precautions & quality standards are met
• Supervises the use of and at times operates machinery and equipment
• Resolves problems when they arise
• Reports on progress to managers
• Performs other duties as required or assigned including self-perform work

• Technical:
  Ability to comprehend plans and specifications, sequence and schedule on-site work and maintain quality control standards.
• Problem Solving:
  Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, costs and implications.
• Leadership:
  Ability to successfully coordinate & supervise workers & at times subcontractors.
• Communication:
  Displays strong oral and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills needed to work well with diverse personalities and accurately document technical issues in written correspondence and reports.
• Physical:
  Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Manual handling:
  Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Lifting:
  Ability to lift 35‑40 pounds consistently and 70 pounds occasionally with assistance; proper lifting techniques required.
• Stamina:
  Ability to stand for long periods of time. Approximately 95-100% of time on the job is spent standing up.
• Travel:
  Ability to travel to job site as required.

• 5+ years of successful construction experience

• Competitive wages
• Paid weekly
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K matching
• Profit Sharing Program
• Group Term Life Insurance