Senior Carpenter Foreman

Centric Construction Group•Kansas CIty, MO

About The Position

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare, institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up. Position Objective The Senior Carpenter Foreman is responsible for coordinating and supporting complex field operations on active construction projects. This role focuses on advance planning for upcoming work activities, production alignment, field coordination, and readiness for scheduled work to ensure work progresses safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules and requirements. This position is a senior field role that operates independently within assigned scopes, schedules, and project requirements. The Senior Carpenter Foreman supports project execution through foresight, coordination, and communication rather than direct supervision of personnel.

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of experience in a foreman-level or senior field role in commercial construction
Valid driver’s license required
OSHA-10 certification required (or obtained within 30 days of employment)
Advanced ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
Demonstrated experience coordinating work across multiple scopes or project phases
Strong ability to anticipate sequencing challenges and production constraints
Experience with jobsite documentation, safety reporting, and cost tracking
Comfortable using mobile field reporting and project management tools
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability t o operate independently, prioritize effectively, and exercise sound field judgment

Nice To Haves

Experience in drywall, metal framing, or interior systems preferred

Responsibilities

Support field operations across multiple work areas, phases, or scopes of work
Plan upcoming work activities and phases of scheduled work to support short-term production goals and schedule alignment
Identify labor, material, and sequencing considerations and communicate constraints or risks to Operations and Project Management
Coordinate field activities to minimize downtime, rework, or trade conflicts
Ensure work areas are prepared and ready prior to manpower mobilization
Identify emerging field issues early and communicate impacts, options, and recommendations
Provide experienced field support to help maintain daily jobsite progress and efficiency
Review drawings, schedules, and scopes of work with an emphasis on sequencing, execution readiness, and coordination needs
Confirm materials, tools, and equipment are staged and available ahead of scheduled work
Verify deliveries and promptly report shortages, damage, or discrepancies
Track daily labor hours and production quantities accurately and consistently
Complete required documentation accurately and consistently, including: Daily logs Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) Toolbox talks Cost coding and field reports
Participate in scheduled production planning discussions with the Project Manager
Attend project meetings and communicate field-driven impacts to scope, schedule, or sequencing
Promote a clean, organized, and safe jobsite environment
Support compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements
Identify, document, and communicate safety concerns and recommended actions
Observe work quality and report alignment issues with drawings, specifications, and project standards