Carpenter Foreperson

Sundt•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Carpenter Foreperson provides leadership, management, and supervision for planning, laying out, and performing concrete work in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The foreperson plans and coordinates the work of supervised craft personnel and ensures they have the resources needed to complete work safely, correctly, and efficiently. The role coordinates with other forepersons and crews to sequence work and maintain workflow and schedule. The foreperson supports company policies and procedures, oversees crew evaluations and reporting, promotes continuous improvement, participates in safety, quality, production, and planning meetings, and develops short-term work plans and production goals. The position requires maintaining safe, clean, and high-quality work, coaching and mentoring crew members, and coordinating work to meet schedule and budget expectations. This is a safety-sensitive role involving physically demanding work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions. The position may require working shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

At least four years of experience in the relevant construction market.
In-depth understanding of the trades being supervised.
Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the crew.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently; stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally; and use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas and climb and maintain balance on steel or wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and support company policies, procedures, and “The Sundt Way” regarding the work and people supervised.
Ensure crew member evaluations and performance agreements are conducted.
Ensure time sheets, quantity reports, and productivity reports are accurate.
Champion and promote a culture of continuous improvement among crew members.
Conduct and/or participate in safety, quality, production, and planning meetings.
Develop one-week and daily work plans, provide feedback on the six-week schedule, and understand the critical path.
Establish weekly crew production goals and execute work on time and under budget.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and ensure high-quality work.
Maintain positive working relationships with other forepersons and crews.
Coach and mentor crew members.
Plan, lay out, and supervise concrete work in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Coordinate crew efforts and resources so work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
Coordinate and sequence work with other forepersons and crews to maintain workflow and schedule.