Foreman - Carpenter

J.F. White Contracting • Virginia Beach, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the ability to perform various physical tasks related to carpentry in heavy civil construction. The role involves building and placing formwork, inspecting equipment, conducting safety talks, coaching crews, maintaining a clean worksite, managing materials and tools, reading blueprints, scheduling concrete pours, and performing other related duties. The work environment can include a variety of indoor and outdoor weather conditions, and the ability to work day or night shifts is necessary.

Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment, sometimes weighing up to 50lbs or more. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple times an hour throughout a shift.
• Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
• Must be able to climb 30’ ladders.
• Must be able to climb 60’ stairs.
• Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day.
• Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.
• Must be able to see while using required safety glasses.
• Must be able to wear hearing protection as needed.
• Must be able to work an entire shift (8-12hrs) in a variety of weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to use/operate small hand and power tools at to below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling. Tools will range from a few oz to 35lbs, and must be used throughout an 8-12hr shift.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform the aforementioned tasks while wearing a harness and or tool bags weighing up to 30lbs for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to read and understand heavy construction plans
• Understanding of heavy equipment
• 5-10 years’ experience in heavy civil construction
• Previous heavy civil carpentry experience
• Able to operate equipment
• Previous experience leading crews
• Rigging experience
• Able to work night or day shifts

Nice To Haves

• Surveying experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and place form work for walls and slabs
• Inspect equipment and rigging on a daily basis
• Conduct toolbox talks
• Maintain a safe environment
• Coach crews in means and methods
• Keep site clean and organized
• Control quantities and tools needed for work in the future
• Read and understand shop drawings
• Setup formwork
• Figure out quantities
• Schedule concrete pours
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED