Carpenter Foreman

Skillit; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site-paid PPE

Tool allowance

Health insurance options

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Skillit in Cartersville, GA is seeking an experienced Hands-on Carpenter Foreman to lead carpentry crews performing concrete formwork on commercial or civil projects. This field-based role combines crew leadership, form carpentry, and coordination with site superintendents to ensure safe, accurate concrete placements.

You will direct day-to-day formwork activities, assign tasks, verify layout, inspect quality, and maintain schedule and materials flow.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise carpentry crews on concrete formwork projects.
• Ability to read drawings and set accurate layouts for forms.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to Cartersville jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise carpentry crews installing concrete formwork; set daily tasks and monitor productivity.
• Lay out, build, adjust, strip, and repair forms per plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret drawings, stakes, elevations, and layout marks; ensure form tolerances are met.
• Coordinate with superintendents, concrete crews, and inspectors to plan pours and sequencing.
• Enforce site safety, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure PPE and safe work practices are followed.
• Track crew hours, report progress, inspect quality, and manage on-site materials and small tools.

Skills

Leadership

Formwork carpentry

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Time management

Education

Journeyman carpenter

OSHA 10

Tools

Formwork tools

Measuring tools

Job description

About this roleHands-on Carpenter Foreman needed in Cartersville, GA to lead carpentry crews performing concrete formwork on commercial or civil projects. This is a field-based role that combines crew leadership, hands-on form carpentry, and coordination with site superintendents to ensure safe, accurate concrete placements. You will direct day-to-day formwork activities: assign tasks, verify layout and form assembly, inspect work for quality, and maintain schedule and materials flow. Expect an early-start, full-time construction schedule with overtime and occasional weekend work as project demands require.What you'll doLead and supervise carpentry crews installing concrete formwork; set daily tasks and monitor productivityLay out, build, adjust, strip, and repair forms per plans and specificationsRead and interpret drawings, stakes, elevations, and layout marks; ensure form tolerances are metCoordinate with superintendents, concrete crews, and inspectors to plan pours and sequencingEnforce site safety, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure PPE and safe work practices are followedTrack crew hours, report progress, inspect quality, and manage on-site materials and small toolsWhat we're looking forProven experience leading formwork crews on commercial or civil concrete projectsStrong hands-on carpentry skills with concrete formwork, layout, and shoring systemsAbility to read construction drawings and set accurate layout for formsLeadership and crew management: assign work, coach apprentices, and maintain crew performanceFamiliar with on-site foreman duties: scheduling, timekeeping, and basic reportingComfortable working in outdoor conditions and performing physical laborQualificationsJourneyman carpenter certification or equivalent field experienceOSHA 10 (or OSHA 30 preferred) cardFirst Aid/CPR certification preferredValid driver's license and reliable transportation to Cartersville jobsiteAbility to pass background check and drug screenEnglish required for on-site communication; Spanish a plusWhat we offerSite-paid PPE and tool allowance or support for required toolsHealth insurance options and retirement plan enrollmentPaid time off and holiday time according to company policyOvertime opportunities on active projects and consistent project workHands-on training and clear path for career advancement into senior foreman rolesReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.