Carpenter Leadman

Cajun Industries Holdings • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter Leadman assists the Foreman in managing the crew and is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activity of Carpenter workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly, and timely. Responsible for ensuring timelines are respected, and necessary resources are obtained. Must have knowledge of advanced layout, use of symon forms, layout of anchor bolts, material takeoff from drawings, and safety requirements for building work. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction job site setting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of advanced layout
• Knowledge of use of symon forms
• Knowledge of layout of anchor bolts
• Knowledge of material takeoff from drawings
• Knowledge of safety requirements for building work
• Ability to learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work
• Ability to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment
• Ability to move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Ability to position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Ability to frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Ability to frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Ability to frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Ability to understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Ability to maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Ability to make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Act as a working leader and assist the Foreman in managing the crew
• Lead a small group of workers within the crew or handle specific tasks assigned by the Foreman
• Perform hands-on responsibilities while working alongside the crew and providing guidance
• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches, and complete reports
• Build and set forms, use level instrument, tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate various hand and power tools
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Clearly communicate directions to the supporting teams
• Possess some decision-making authority to be able to fill in for the foreman at any given time
• Report directly to the Foreman

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed