Lead On-Site Foreman - Residential & Commercial Carpentry

HomeCleans; Bolton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $32–$42/hour

Defined path toward Project Supervisor

Steady, varied work across projects

Small team environment

Direct mentorship on responsibility

Job summary

Unlimited Building Solutions Inc. is seeking a Lead Hand / Working Foreman to oversee framing and finish carpentry on residential and commercial sites. You’ll lead the crew, make on-site decisions, read drawings, and keep work moving while coordinating with the Project Manager.

This role is a growth path toward a Project Superintendent, with training and increasing responsibility. A strong on-site presence, safe practices, and reliable vehicle are essential to succeed across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in residential and/or commercial construction.
• Strong framing and finish carpentry skills.
• Able to read construction drawings and specs.
• Good judgment on-site vs. escalation to Project Manager.
• Experience leading a small crew or senior tradesperson.
• Valid G driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of OHSA safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside the crew on residential and commercial job sites.
• Perform and oversee framing and finish carpentry: layout, structural framing, trim, doors, windows, millwork.
• Read and work from drawings and specs, and catch problems before they become delays.
• Keep the job moving – make the calls that need to be made on-site, without waiting around.
• Know when to elevate: flag scope changes, schedule risk, or budget-impacting decisions to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate daily tasks across the crew and any subtrades on-site.
• Maintain a safe site – enforce safety practices, run toolbox talks, follow OHSA requirements.
• Track materials, tools, and equipment needs for the job.
• Keep the Project Manager updated on progress and any issues.
• As you grow into the role: take on more independent project ownership, direct client and property-manager communication, and subtrade coordination across multiple sites.

Skills

Framing carpentry

Finish carpentry

Reading drawings

Site leadership

Safety awareness

Decision making

Job description

Unlimited Building Solutions Inc. is seeking a Lead Hand / Working Foreman to oversee framing and finish carpentry on residential and commercial sites. You’ll lead the crew, make on-site decisions, read drawings, and keep work moving while coordinating with the Project Manager.

This role is a growth path toward a Project Superintendent, with training and increasing responsibility. A strong on-site presence, safe practices, and reliable vehicle are essential to succeed across multiple projects.