Carpenter Foreman

The Christman Company; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company in Greensboro, North Carolina, is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to oversee construction projects. You will work closely with project managers and supervise a crew to ensure safety and efficiency on job sites.

Ideal candidates have extensive carpentry experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. This full-time role may require travel within a 300-mile radius.

The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant work experience.
• Two or more years in a supervisory role, including Foreman experience.
• Able to perform rough and finish carpentry and general trades work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned crew.
• Inspect work progress and ensure safety compliance.
• Train workers in construction methods and safety procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Supervisory skills

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring and marking equipment

Job description

Carpenter Foreman – Greensboro, North Carolina

Christman Southeast Constructors is a great place to begin, continue, or grow your career. We are looking for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build.

What You Will Do

• Work closely and cooperatively with Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager and/or Project Engineer to ensure project goals are met.

• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of assigned crew, including JHA / PTWP review.

• Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.

• Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and ensure compliance with all Christman policies, procedures, and any applicable laws.

• Identify safety hazards to self or others, and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.

• Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.

• Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.

• Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.

• Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.

• Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.

• Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.

• Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.

• Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.

• Address employee questions/comments, and provide input to superiors regarding employee performance.

• Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel

Full-time position, occasional extended hours or weekends may apply. Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel up to a 300-mile radius dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

What You Will Bring to the Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Five (5) or more years of relevant work experience or proven established work history for the position.

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a supervisory role, including previous experience in Foreman roles.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Proven experience as a construction Foreman.

• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must have handbags and all necessary hand tools.

• Able to perform rough and finish carpentry and general trades work.

• Experience in concrete construction including formwork erection, rebar installation and concrete place and finish activities.

• Experience in setting case and millwork.

• Experience in architectural doors and hardware (commercial).

• Able to maintain open communication and confidentiality.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

• Ability to communicate and report effectively.

• Problem‑solving abilities.

Christman family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.