A Foremen Carpenter should have the leadership skills to run a crew, building everything from a small addition to a complete house. Foremen should be willing and able to train their crew of journeymen, apprentice, and laborer carpenters with the techniques to make them better craftsmen. They should be well organized and able to communicate easily and effectively with team members, subcontractors, and designers. The foreman organizes the work and coordinates the various aspects of construction. They should be able to meet quality standards, cost requirements, and project time schedules.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.

Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
Managing and mentoring employees and contractors.
Providing adequate resources to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures

Reading and interpreting building plans.

Must be able to complete work abiding by national, state, and local codes, including safety regulations.

Constructing and installing wooden structures including but not limited to framework, stairways, rafters, doors, windows, trim, railings, and built ins.

Must be able to accurately measure and cut materials appropriately.

Collaborate with team members to ensure that the project is running smoothly.

Ability to notify Project Manager of any issues that may arise.

Work independently without much instruction.

Must have own tools and reliable transportation.

Must have a strong attention to detail.

Requirements:

5 plus years of prior experience.

A valid Drivers License and reliable transportation.

Own a full set of tools.

OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and Construction Supervisor License.

Must be able to lift 80 lbs.

Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team.

Strong attention to detail and a strong commitment to high quality of work.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Capable of working long hours in harsh weather conditions.

Good math and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 80 pounds.

Physically fit and able to perform various tasks that include standing, climbing, lifting, walking, reaching, crawling, etc.

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