Union Carpenter Foreman – Heavy Civil Construction

PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group•Monaca, PA

2d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

Union Carpenter Foreman - Heavy Civil Construction Trumbull-Brayman Joint Venture Montgomery Lock & Dam Project - Monaca, PA Trumbull Corporation is seeking an experienced Union Carpenter Foreman to join our team on the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project in Monaca, Pennsylvania, a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) infrastructure project with an estimated 8-year duration. This is a long-term, full-time leadership opportunity on a large-scale heavy civil project involving structural concrete, dam and lock rehabilitation, and complex infrastructure construction. The Carpenter Foreman will supervise union carpenters and coordinate daily field operations while leading crews performing concrete formwork, structural carpentry, and pile driving support activities. This position offers stable, long-term work on a high-profile federal infrastructure project. --- Schedule & Compensation Typical schedule is Monday through Friday - approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime available based on project demands and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. This is a union position, and the successful candidate will become a member of the applicable Carpenters Union Local. Compensation includes: Union wage starting at $44.66 per hour based on experience Overtime pay Medical / Prescription Drug Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pension Plan Additional benefits provided through the collective bargaining agreement --- Key Responsibilities The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating field crews performing heavy civil construction activities while maintaining safe, productive, and organized operations. Responsibilities include: Leading crews constructing complex concrete formwork systems Interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and layout Coordinating pile driving support, rigging, and structural installations Planning and assigning daily work tasks to meet project schedule requirements Managing crew productivity and maintaining efficient operations Coordinating manpower, materials, and equipment with project supervision Ensuring compliance with company and USACE safety requirements Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality control Communicating with superintendents, engineers, inspectors, and other trades Mentoring apprentices and journeyman carpenters The Foreman is expected to serve as a hands-on field leader, capable of working alongside the crew while directing daily activities. --- Qualifications & Education Minimum 5 years of heavy civil carpentry Foreman/Crew Leader experience Strong experience with formwork systems and structural concrete Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Commitment to maintaining safe work practices Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions High school diploma or equivalent required Completion of a Carpenters Union apprenticeship program, vocational school, or technical training preferred Recent and verifiable construction work history required --- Work Environment Work is performed outdoors on an active heavy civil construction site. Duties involve physical labor including lifting, climbing, bending, and working around heavy equipment and structural concrete operations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of heavy civil carpentry Foreman/Crew Leader experience
Strong experience with formwork systems and structural concrete
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Commitment to maintaining safe work practices
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
High school diploma or equivalent required
Recent and verifiable construction work history required

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Carpenters Union apprenticeship program, vocational school, or technical training preferred

Responsibilities

Leading crews constructing complex concrete formwork systems
Interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and layout
Coordinating pile driving support, rigging, and structural installations
Planning and assigning daily work tasks to meet project schedule requirements
Managing crew productivity and maintaining efficient operations
Coordinating manpower, materials, and equipment with project supervision
Ensuring compliance with company and USACE safety requirements
Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality control
Communicating with superintendents, engineers, inspectors, and other trades
Mentoring apprentices and journeyman carpenters
The Foreman is expected to serve as a hands-on field leader, capable of working alongside the crew while directing daily activities.