Building Working Carpenter Foreman

Vets Hired; Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Working Carpenter Foreman to plan, organize, and supervise journeyman-level carpentry on construction projects. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate activities, maintain quality, and ensure safety and efficiency on-site.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of carpentry, remodeling, masonry, and concrete, and willingness to travel. Healthcare construction experience and certifications (OSHA 30, ICRA) are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with rough and finish carpentry, remodeling, masonry, concrete, and wood construction.
• Healthcare construction experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification and ICRA certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and perform rough and finish carpentry work.
• Lead and supervise a small on-site construction team.
• Perform hands-on carpentry tasks as required.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors and other trades.
• Complete purchase orders and job-related documentation.
• Maintain quality control throughout project execution.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

ICRA certification

Healthcare construction experience

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Working Carpenter Foreman is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and performing journeyman-level carpentry work on construction and renovation projects. The role leads on-site teams, coordinates project activities, maintains quality standards, interacts with clients, and ensures construction work is completed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and perform rough and finish carpentry work.
• Lead and supervise a small on-site construction team.
• Perform hands-on carpentry tasks as required.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors and other trades.
• Complete purchase orders and job-related documentation.
• Maintain quality control throughout project execution.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of rough and finish carpentry, remodeling, masonry, concrete, and wood construction.
• Experience with construction and renovation projects.
• Knowledge of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures is a plus.
• Healthcare construction experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification and ICRA certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.