Carpenter Foreman

Kiewit•San Ygnacio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter Foreman leads and manages crew members’ daily activities and production in accordance with the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role provides training on appropriate safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision. The foreman plans and coordinates people, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely construction. The position is responsible for crew safety, work quality, cost and schedule performance, accurate project reporting, and compliance with company and government safety rules and company policies. The role requires regular work at a construction or industrial site, including exposure to outdoor weather, noise, dust, uneven surfaces, confined or cluttered spaces, and potentially elevated work areas.

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 and safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of assigned work.
Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with supervised craft workers and management or supervision.
Good communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.
May require a U.S. driver license.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to constantly move around a construction or industrial site and stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas that may exceed 200 feet using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds.
Ability to work in and around confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces, in noisy and dusty environments, and under changing outdoor weather conditions.
May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
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 carrying out the sequence of activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship and product.
Be responsible for 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 employees under their supervision for compliance with company policies.
Train and teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.