Carpenter Foreman

Brycon Corporation•Peoria, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for leading a crew efficiently to meet project budget and profitability, ensuring jobs are successful and on schedule. This role involves prioritizing tasks, maintaining a positive attitude, and collaborating with the Project Manager and/or Superintendent on scheduling and meetings. The Foreman must possess knowledge of field change orders, daily reports, project schedules, and ADA requirements. They are also responsible for assessing and developing the skills of field technicians and subcontractors, communicating job details, and resolving issues within the crew. Setting work standards, ensuring crew morale and productivity, mentoring employees, and maintaining compliance with company policies are key aspects of this position. The role requires the use of various tools and equipment, preparation of daily timesheets, performing safety audits, and reviewing/signing off on Pre-Task Plans (PTPs). Additionally, the Foreman will prepare material take-offs, schedule deliveries, coordinate daily work tasks, and oversee the quality and progress of work according to plans and specifications. This position may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays, with compensation in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent desired
2 or 3 years’ experience of skilled carpentry work
Favorable driver’s record/valid license
OSHA 30 required
Skilled in reading, writing, and math
Skilled in the use of carpentry power and hand tools
Ability to read blueprints
Skilled in interpersonal communication and knowledge of architectural applications
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Knowledge of methods and techniques of performing skilled carpentry work including mill and cabinetwork.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulation.
Ability to prepare labor and material estimates.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Knowledge and acceptance of good health and safety principles and practices.
Accuracy, detail oriented, organized, reliability, responsible, safety awareness, accountability, ambition, active listening, applied learning, conflict resolution, customer oriented, decision making.
Must successfully complete background check and drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of field change orders, daily reports, and project schedules.
Knowledge of ADA requirements.
Know drywall finishes.
Know hoisting hand signals.
Layout and survey.
Build and maintain temporary ICRA walls.

Responsibilities

Work with the Project Manager and/or Superintendent to ensure jobs are successful and on schedule.
Lead crew efficiently to meet project budget and profitability.
Prioritize tasks.
Maintain a good attitude.
Schedule and hold pre-construction and regular progress meetings with the Project Manager and/or Superintendent.
Assess competency and capability of field technicians, subcontractors and trades persons; evaluate crew capability; train and coach to ensure that the crew meets required levels of quality.
Communicate the job to the field technicians, subcontractors, and tradespersons.
Assist the Field Operations Manager in recognizing, addressing, and resolving issues/problems among/between his/ her crew.
Set and maintain work standards and ensure crew morale and productivity.
Ensure crew compliance with company policies and project procedures.
Mentor employees.
Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, and power tools in conjunction with proper training.
Be responsible for company-provided tools and equipment.
Prepare daily timesheets.
Perform basic jobsite safety audits.
Review and sign off on Pre-Task Plans (PTPs).
Participate in completion of PTPs and mentor employees on completing PTPs.
Maintain safety barricades, signages, etc.
Review scope of work with Project Engineer, Project Manager, and/or General Foreman prior to starting work.
Prepare basic material take-offs for material ordering.
Schedule material and equipment to be delivered prior to starting work.
Call off rented equipment.
Coordinate, direct, and oversee daily work tasks for crew members.
When directed, complete Time and Material sheets and get the necessary signatures.
Review progress of work and ensure that work is per plans and specifications.
Check quality of work.
Check equipment operating training certifications.
Hold weekly tool-box talk meetings.
Ensure crew is participating in shift-prep in the morning and after lunch.
Inventory incoming/outgoing materials and equipment.
Oversee demolition, sequence and safety.
Other duties, as assigned.