Carpenter General Foreman
Hensel Phelps
Oversee site safety, schedules, budget, and crew coordination on construction projects.
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Columbus, OH
Onsite
Company Size
4,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Education
Government
Critical Environment
Role
What you would be doing
safety management
schedule management
equipment oversight
budget control
task coordination
progress reporting
- Allocate general and daily responsibilities and ensure appropriate safety plans and training is in place. Verify AHA’s and daily STA’s are being done.
- Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
- The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.
- Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
- Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew
- Supervise and train workers and tradespeople
- Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
- Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements.
- Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans
- Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
- Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
- Resolve problems when they arise
- Use of hands and wrists with various tools.
- Participate in weekly safety meetings and conduct weekly toolbox talks
- Verify that materials, tools, equipment are used properly and in safe operating condition
- Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
- Report on progress to the superintendent
- Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
What you bring
osha 10
cpr
first aid
blueprint reading
high school
5 years
- Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
- Tolerate legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds.
- Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
- Must be reliable and punctual. This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.
- Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools including prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers.
- Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.
- Prolonged use of jackhammer and pavement breaker.
- CPR & First Aid Certification.
- Must be able to hear commands from supervisors and back-up safety alarms on equipment.
- Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time.
- Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
- Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
- OSHA 10 Certification.
- Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
- Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
- Grasping – Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly.
- Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
- Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)
- Working from heights – the person must be comfortable and able to work from heights for extended amounts of time.
- Use of wheelbarrows and brooms.
- The person must be able to safely wear a respirator and is able to pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations.
- Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
- Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.
- Valid Driver’s License, required.
- Physical Exam (if applicable)
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders.
- High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of five years commercial construction experience or trades-specific leadership.
- Substance Abuse Screening
- Based on position location, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)
- Eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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Interview process
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Security clearance- verification of work authorization and employment eligibility
- substance abuse screening
- physical exam (if applicable)
- background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)
Company
Overview
$7 billion revenue
Annual Revenue
Reflects the company's financial strength and scale of operations.
Top 20 Contractors
ENR Ranking
Consistently ranked among the leading construction firms in the U.S.
200 LEED Projects
LEED Certifications
Showcases commitment to sustainability and environmental standards.
- Founded in 1937 in Greeley, Colorado, it evolved from a local residential builder into one of the nation’s top general contractors.
- Now an employee-owned firm, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar builder delivering projects across the U.S.
- Known for its 'Plan. Build. Manage.' model, it integrates real estate development, construction, and facility services.
- It tackles major landmarks—airports, hospitals, data centers, water plants, courthouses—with sophisticated technical scope.
- It employs a collaborative 'Hensel Phelps Way'—blending people, process, partnership, and technology across every project.
- Its use of BIM and real-time cloud systems underscores its embrace of tech-driven efficiency and precision.
- Unusual for a construction firm, it is entirely employee-owned and has delivered over 200 LEED-certified projects.
- Delivering EXCELLENCE in all we do.
- The Hensel Phelps Way: People, Process, Partnership and Technology.
- Ownership: We take responsibility. As an employee‑owned company, we have a stake in everything we do.
- Integrity: We work with integrity and are committed to honesty, building trust and doing the right thing. We provide a workplace free from hazards.
- Builder: We are builders. We safely self‑perform our work while building teams, people, partnerships and legacies.
- Diversity: We embrace diversity. From our people, to our partners, to our projects—these differences strengthen our teams and our business.
- Community: We support our community. We care for our employees, colleagues and neighbors like a family.
50% Waste Diversion
Construction and Demolition Waste
Aiming to reduce construction and demolition waste with a 50% waste-diversion goal across the enterprise.
300+ Employees
Sustainability Accreditation
Over 300 employees have achieved accreditation in sustainability practices, enhancing the company's expertise in environmentally responsible projects.
100M+ Square Feet
Sustainable Projects Completed
The company has successfully completed over 100 million square feet of sustainable projects, showcasing its commitment to green building practices.
#6 Ranked
ENR’s Top Green Contractors
Recognized as the 6th top green building contractor by ENR’s 2023 ranking, highlighting the company's leadership in sustainable construction.
- Tracking scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions across project sites and offices.
- Increasing the ratio of hybrid and electric vehicles in our fleet; installing EV charging stations where needed.
- Developing and implementing a carbon-reduction management plan.
- Using material vetting processes to assess Global Warming Potential of concrete, steel and other materials early in design and procurement.
- Deploying tech that allows clients and design teams to select products based on Global Warming Potential.
- Supporting responsible water use and strategies to reduce water consumption.
Nine‑time recipient
ABC National Diversity Excellence Award
Recognized annually for workforce hiring, training, retention, and supplier diversity since 2012.
Twice the average
Women in Construction Hiring
Employer of women in construction at twice the national average, with leadership development programs and networks.
- Employee‑created DEIc forums in every region to foster discussion, mentoring, recruiting and advancement.
- Support for underrepresented minorities through HBCU partnerships and engagement with SHPE and NSBE; employee resource group BNet.
- Active veteran hiring and retention via Hiring Our Heroes, DOD SkillBridge, RecruitMilitary; ongoing support during deployments.
- Employment Opportunity Program and partnerships with re‑entry/rehabilitation programs to hire individuals exiting the justice system.
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