Carpenter Foreman

Skilled Trades Partners; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

Weekly pay

Tool reimbursement

OSHA safety training

Flex Time

Steady work

Support from Real people Mon-Fri

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Carpentry Foreman to lead and mentor a 3-4 person crew on projects across the 495 belt, from the Boston area to Southern New Hampshire. This is a temp-to-perm role with roughly 90 days of training to help transition into a Foreman position.

The ideal candidate will read plans, supervise daily work, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with management and other trades. Hands-on leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry experience required.
• Prior Foreman or leadership potential in Journeyman Carpenter.
• Willingness to travel between Boston-area and Southern NH sites.
• Must be willing to work hands-on - this is a working Foreman position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a 3-4 person carpentry crew.
• Direct day-to-day work and keep projects moving.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform hands-on carpentry work alongside your crew.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and daily manpower needs.
• Communicate with project management and other trades.
• Train and mentor less-experienced carpenters.
• Help maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Travel between project locations throughout the 495 belt.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Foreman leadership

Leadership potential

Read plans/specifications

Willingness to travel

Communication skills

Safety-minded

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Carpentry Foreman - Temp-to-Perm

One of our trusted contractors is looking for experienced Carpentry Foremen and strong Journeymen Carpenters ready to take the next step into leadership.

Our client is building multiple 3-4 person carpentry crews for projects throughout the 495 belt, from Boston-area sites to Southern New Hampshire, and they're looking for dependable leaders who can take ownership of a crew and a job site.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

If you're already a Carpentry Foreman, we want to talk to you.

If you're a strong Journeyman Carpenter with Foreman potential, we're also interested. The client is willing to provide approximately 90 days of training and development to help the right carpenter transition into a Foreman role.

Job Duties

• Lead and coordinate a 3-4 person carpentry crew
• Direct day-to-day work and keep projects moving
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications
• Perform hands‑on carpentry work alongside your crew
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
• Coordinate materials, tools, and daily manpower needs
• Communicate with project management and other trades
• Train and mentor less‑experienced carpenters
• Help maintain a clean and organized job site
• Travel between project locations throughout the 495 belt

Requirements

• Proven carpentry experience
• Previous Foreman experience or strong Journeyman Carpenter with demonstrated leadership potential
• Ability to lead a small crew and work independently
• Strong understanding of commercial/residential construction practices
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel between Boston‑area and Southern NH job sites
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Dependable, professional, and safety‑minded
• Must be willing to work hands‑on - this is a working Foreman position

Standard Benefits

• Full health insurance
• Weekly pay - on time, every time
• Tool reimbursement
• Free OSHA + safety training
• Flex Time
• Steady work
• Real people available Monday‑Friday, 8 AM-5 PM

If you're an experienced working Foreman or a strong J-Man ready to step into leadership, Skilled Trades Partners wants to hear from you.