Carpenter Foreman

Description

The Carpenter General Foreman oversees and coordinates daily operations of civil construction projects, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications and timelines. This role involves supervising crews, managing resources, and serving as a liaison between project managers and subcontractors. The foreman must understand all assigned work and guarantee that standards are met or exceeded.

Key responsibilities include supervising and coordinating civil construction crews performing earthworks, concrete, drainage, storm‑water, and structural tasks, as well as setting direction for on‑site foremen and leadmen to optimize resource use. The foreman provides formal coaching and feedback to foremen, fostering a motivated workforce that adheres to company policies and regulatory requirements. Leadership also extends to holding crew members accountable for company and project rules.

Effective planning is essential: the foreman schedules equipment, materials, and tools to maximize production while minimizing costs, collaborating closely with the Civil Superintendent on daily and weekly activities. Safety management is a core duty, requiring enforcement of company, site‑specific, federal, and state regulations, conducting regular safety and quality audits, and ensuring a safe working environment for all disciplines.

The foreman maintains detailed records of labor and equipment production, comparing actual performance against estimates and communicating any cost overruns or resource concerns to the Civil Superintendent. Mentoring duties include guiding foremen on production costs, scope, quality, and safety, while also keeping crew and equipment matrices current and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and best practices. Permit acquisition and oversight of concrete mix designs and cure processes are also part of the role.

• Supervise civil construction crews across earthworks, concrete, drainage, storm‑water, and structural tasks.
• Direct foremen and leadmen, ensuring optimal use of resources and compliance with policies.
• Provide formal coaching and feedback to foremen.
• Schedule equipment, materials, and tools to maximize production and control costs.
• Collaborate with the Civil Superintendent on daily and weekly work plans.
• Implement standardized work plans and drive process‑improvement initiatives.
• Enforce company, site‑specific, federal, and state safety regulations.
• Conduct weekly and quarterly safety and quality audits.
• Maintain accurate labor and equipment production records and compare them to estimates.
• Report cost overruns and resource utilization to the Civil Superintendent.
• Mentor foremen on production costs, scope, quality, and safety expectations.
• Keep crew and equipment matrices up‑to‑date.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Verify concrete mix designs and cure processes.
• Manage permit acquisition to support ongoing work.
• Lift up to 50 lb, climb ladders and scaffolds, and work on uneven or muddy terrain.
• Operate office equipment and drive trucks as needed.
• Perform reading, writing, and mathematical calculations for job tasks.

Requirements

Physical requirements involve lifting up to 25 lb regularly (occasionally up to 50 lb), climbing ladders, scaffolds, and uneven terrain, and working in various weather conditions while operating office equipment and vehicles as needed. Mental qualifications include strong communication skills, proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics, decisive decision‑making, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and motivate both management and field workers.

• Communicate clearly with management, supervision, and field workers.
• Apply strong decision‑making, detail‑orientation, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance