Carpenter Foreman

Mortenson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to provide oversight to project carpentry crews and coordinate, implement and supervise all self-performed work. You will lead the crew, ensure safety and quality, and read blueprints to determine structure and layout.

The role requires a minimum of five years of related experience, apprenticeship completion, and strong teamwork and communication skills to successfully manage on-site activities, subcontractor interfaces, and finishing

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Ability to work with precision, read plans, and operate carpentry equipment.
• Strong teamwork orientation and effective communication.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Physical demands: lifting up to 50 lbs, heavier lifts with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper IWP is in place and understood by the crew; examine blueprints to determine structure dimensions.
• Lay out floor plans and cabinet work using tape, framing square, and calipers.
• Select and inspect materials and structural units for code compliance.
• Determine sequence of fabrication, assembly, and erection activities; assign tasks to workers.
• Inspect subcontractor work for specification conformance.
• Install doors, build stairs, lay hardwood floors, and perform concrete and rough carpentry.
• Perform finish carpentry.
• Lead team members by example, offer coaching and feedback, build relationships with diverse individuals.

Skills

Precise workmanship

Blueprint reading

Plan interpretation

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprenticeship completion

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Foreman that will provide oversight to project carpentry crews and coordinate, implement and supervise all self-performed work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper IWP is in place and understood by the crew; examine blueprints to determine structure dimensions
• Lay out floor plans and cabinetwork using tape, framing square, and calipers
• Select and inspect materials and structural units (lumber, prefabricated doors, cabinets, paneling) for code compliance
• Determine sequence of fabrication, assembly, and erection activities; assign tasks to workers
• Inspect subcontractor work (ductwork, wiring, pipe installations) for specification conformance
• Install doors, build stairs, lay hardwood floors, and perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, slabs, columns, drywall)
• Perform finish carpentry (set door frames, hang doors, install hardware, toilet accessories, handrails, partitions, lockers, cabinets, countertops, wall paneling, coffered ceilings, running trim)
• Lead team members by example, offer coaching and feedback, build relationships with diverse individuals, and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of apprenticeship program
• Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems)
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let’s Redefine Possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.