Carpenter Foreman

Cajun Industries, LLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to supervise and coordinate carpenter crews on plant operations or construction sites. This role requires planning, scheduling, ensuring timely work, and enforcing safety guidelines.

The Foreman will read blueprints, prepare sketches, and guide workers using hand and power tools, rebar, and formwork. Applicants should have experience with formwork, layout, and material takeoffs; strong leadership and communication skills are essential to

Qualifications

• Ability to move through active construction sites and uneven terrain.
• Read, interpret, and apply work instructions, plans, and safety requirements.
• Read blueprints/sketches and complete related reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches, and complete reports
• Build and set forms, use level instrument, tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate various hand and power tools
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprints interpretation

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Level instrument

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activity of Carpenter workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly, and timely. Possesses the ability to create sketches relating to the details of the work to be accomplished. Responsible for planning the job, ensuring time lines are respected, and necessary resources are obtained. Must have knowledge of advanced layout, use of simon forms, layout of anchor bolts, material takeoff from drawings, and safety requirements for building work. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches, and complete reports
• Build and set forms, use level instrument, tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate various hand and power tools
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.