Carpenter Foreman

DN Tanks LLC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Carpenter Foreman, where you'll lead a dedicated team in constructing high-quality liquid storage tanks. This role is vital for ensuring project success, overseeing quality and safety while providing hands-on support and training to apprentices and journeymen. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this established industry player offers a collaborative environment where your skills will directly contribute to the success of projects across the United States. If you're passionate about construction and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and construction management.
• Ability to train and supervise team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and quality of tank construction.
• Train apprentices and ensure safety compliance on site.

Skills

Carpentry

Safety Awareness

Team Leadership

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Survey Equipment

DN Tanks Tools and Equipment

Job description

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision -

to help keep the world's most precious resource safe

and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and the world, establishing ourselves as industry leaders in quality and innovation.

About the Role

DN Tanks is seeking a skilled Carpenter Foreman to join our craft labor team. This role involves overseeing production, quality, and safety under the guidance of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. The Foreman will play a vital role in ensuring successful project completion by providing hands-on support and guidance to the team, including training apprentices, journeymen, and other field personnel to ensure tasks are performed safely and to high standards.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Understand how the Carpenter interacts with a Laborer during tank building and direct work accordingly.
2. Establish crews, assign responsibilities, and follow through on tasks to meet project timelines.
3. Read and interpret tank drawings and construction information to ensure work aligns with specifications.
4. Inventory materials upon delivery to verify compliance with contract drawings before approval.
5. Participate in daily closeout meetings with the Superintendent, providing updates on activities and needs for the next day.
6. Follow quality control procedures, understand construction tolerances, and report defects immediately.
7. Verify elevation grades and plumbness on critical tank components.
8. Adhere to safety procedures and DN Tanks safety policies.
9. Identify hazards, take corrective actions, and promote safety awareness among team members.
10. Encourage clean, safe work practices and monitor team adherence to safety standards.
11. Provide coaching and training to motivate the team and uphold quality and safety standards.
12. Maintain all certifications in accordance with DN Tanks Safety & Equipment Programs.
13. Perform jobsite layout using survey equipment under the Superintendent's direction.
14. Support training initiatives by collaborating with other tank builders and utilizing DN University resources.

Qualifications

1. Operate and maintain DN Tanks tools and equipment.
2. Willingness to travel to project sites across the United States as directed by the Field Operations Manager.
3. Ability to climb and perform tasks at heights on steel/wood frameworks, stairs, ladders, shoring, and scaffolds.
4. Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, and vest.
5. Complete DN Tanks crane certification.

DN Tanks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected class. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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