Carpenter Foreman

Nativeamericantalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Native American Talent in Chesterfield, MI seeks a Carpenter Foreman to lead commercial carpentry crews on schools, libraries, restaurants, and other buildings. You’ll supervise framing, door and trim installation, and ensure safety and quality from blueprints to completion.

You will travel to jobs within about an hour of Chesterfield, coordinate with project managers, estimators, and field teams, train crew members, and uphold strong workmanship standards through hands-on leadership and safe

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial rough carpentry experience, including metal studs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Experience leading carpentry crews and coordinating field work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise carpentry crews of 46 on commercial projects, ensuring safety and quality.
• Plan daily tasks, assign work, and monitor progress to meet schedules.
• Read blueprints and plan framing, layout, and installation.

Skills

Leadership foreman experience

Commercial rough carpentry

Read blueprints

Metal stud framing

Door & hardware installation

Measurement to 1/16 inch

Tool proficiency (hand/power)

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter Foreman

Job Description

This role leads commercial carpentry crews of 46 team members on projects such as schools, libraries, restaurants, bars, gyms, and other commercial buildings. You oversee framing and building from blueprints, install doors, hardware, and trim, and ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish. You travel to jobsites within approximately one hour of Chesterfield and serve as the on-site leader, coordinating work, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise carpentry crews of 46 people on commercial construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

• Run jobs from start to finish, including planning daily tasks, assigning work, and monitoring progress to meet project schedules.

• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to plan framing, layout, and installation work.

• Perform and oversee commercial rough and finish carpentry, including metal stud framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, doors, hardware, and trim installation.

• Measure, cut, and install metal studs accurately for commercial framing applications.

• Install doors, frames, and hardware, ensuring proper alignment, operation, and finish quality.

• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for framing, cutting, fastening, and finishing carpentry tasks.

• Verify accurate measurements using a tape measure down to 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 inch to ensure precise cuts and installations.

• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and project engineers to communicate job status, material needs, and any field issues.

• Support and guide field carpenters, providing on-the-job training, coaching, and direction to maintain high workmanship standards.

• Collaborate with millwork carpenters and shop personnel when projects involve custom millwork or in-house manufactured components.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite, following all safety procedures and company standards.

• Attend periodic training clinics at the shop every three months to enhance skills and stay current with techniques and technologies.

Essential Skills

• Proven leadership or foreman experience with the ability to run commercial carpentry jobs from start to finish.

• At least 4+ years of commercial rough carpentry experience, specifically cutting and installing metal studs.

• Strong proficiency in metal framing, including layout, measuring, cutting, and installation.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans accurately.

• Skilled in installing doors and hardware in commercial construction environments.

• Solid understanding of commercial carpentry practices, including framing, construction, and finish work.

• Competent with hand tools such as hammers, tape measures, levels, chalk lines, and other standard carpentry tools.

• Competent with power tools used in framing and finish carpentry, operated safely and efficiently.

• Ability to accurately read and measure using a tape measure to 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 inch increments.

• Ownership of basic carpentry tools, including hammer, tool belt, tape measure, level, chalk line, drills, and related equipment.

• Reliable attendance and consistent job performance, with a strong commitment to showing up on time and maintaining steady tenure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience cutting and installing crown molding in commercial or high-end finish environments.

• Experience in custom millwork, including working with in-house manufactured millwork components.

• Experience in both rough and finish carpentry, including steel studs, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and doors.

• Comfort working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with project managers, estimators, engineers, and fellow foremen.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with office staff and field crews and to report project status clearly.

• Ability to adapt to changing project needs, schedules, and occasional extended hours or weekend work due to weather or project demands.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing, team-oriented construction company that embraces modern technology and collaborative decision-making. The organization invests in up-to-date office space and fast, efficient tools, creating a comfortable and professional environment. A work hard / play hard culture offers social events such as holiday celebrations and seasonal gatherings, fostering strong camaraderie. Employees are valued as individuals rather than numbers, with clear opportunities for growth and continuous learning through paid training clinics. Benefits include vacation time, paid holidays, health coverage, and a retirement plan, supporting both your professional development and long-term financial well-being.

Work Environment

The work schedule typical runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with potential later end times and occasional weekend work when needed to make up for weather delays. This is year-round commercial construction work focused on rough and finish carpentry, including steel studs, drywall, acoustical ceilings, doors, hardware, and in-house manufactured millwork. Field work takes place on various commercial jobsites within about an hour of Chesterfield, while periodic training clinics are held at the shop every three months and are paid. The office environment is modern and technology-driven, with brand-new, high-speed equipment, a spacious lobby with views into the millwork shop through glass doors, a kitchen with granite counter space, and multiple conference rooms. You work alongside a team that includes project managers, estimators, project engineers, foremen, field carpenters, and millwork carpenters, in a professional, collaborative setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CHESTERFIELD, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CHESTERFIELD, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CHESTERFIELD,MI.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.