Carpenter Foreman

Kiewit•San Ygnacio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter Foreman leads and manages crew members’ daily activities and production according to the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role provides training on proper safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts, as appropriate to training and skills and as requested by project supervision. The foreman organizes people, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely project construction; oversees equipment operation and maintenance; keeps accurate project and workforce records; and helps schedule and sequence crew activities. The position is accountable for completing assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship, promoting crew safety, communicating work plans and safety concerns, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Work takes place at a construction or industrial site, with exposure to outdoor weather, noise, dust, confined or cluttered areas, and uneven surfaces. The work may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays, climbing to elevated work areas, and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of the craft workers under supervision.
Ability to plan tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently.
Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions effectively with craft workers and management or supervision.
Good communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the role, including moving about construction or industrial sites and climbing or maintaining balance on formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Must have required tools.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and organize people, equipment, tools, and materials to promote safe, efficient, and timely project construction.
Ensure construction equipment is operated and maintained correctly.
Maintain accurate records, including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets, and daily management reports.
May assist in developing a weekly schedule and sequencing activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship and products.
Ensure crew safety and conduct operations according to applicable company and government safety rules.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to leadmen and crews.
Monitor compliance with company policies by employees under the foreman’s supervision.
Train and teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Work with or supervise other crafts as requested by project supervision and appropriate to training and skills.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.