Carpenter Foreman

CEI Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Flexible spending account (Healthcare)

Job summary

MasTec Civil in Nashville, TN seeks a Carpenter Foreman to lead site operations, drive daily production, champion safety, and organize crews to meet schedules and quality standards. The role requires overseeing labor, materials, and documentation, with emphasis on cost control and scheduling for roadway and related projects.

The Foreman will supervise construction workers, ensure safety, interpret drawings, and manage daily reports and compliance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience coordinating multiple crews.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans.
• Solid knowledge of legal requirements for construction sites.
• Solid understanding of quality building practices.
• Proven problem-solving and quick-decision abilities.
• Familiarity with DOT specs and roadway operation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and schedules and adjust as needed.
• Lead safety meetings with crew before each activity.
• Explain construction means and methods to crew members as necessary.
• Delegate responsibilities to crew members and contractors.
• Provide resources and staffing to meet schedules and safety needs.
• Promote safe use of tools and equipment and train on safety gear.
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Report project status to supervisors on a regular basis.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and uphold good housekeeping.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Work under pressure

People coordination

Read and interpret drawings

Legal requirements for construction

Quality building practices

Problem solving

DOT specs for roadway operations

Job description

Ready to step into a premier leadership role? MasTec Civil, a MasTec Company, wants you as our next Carpenter Foreman in Nashville, Tennessee. You will be the backbone of our site operations—driving daily production, championing safety, and keeping crews organized and on schedule. Put your expert craftsmanship, project management skills, and leadership to work with an industry leader.

The Foremen are responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of construction workers on a construction site. They must ensure the job is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. The foreman has a crucial role in ensuring the safety of his crew and himself while meeting the daily production targets set by the company. He should possess advanced skills and expertise in all aspects of his work, including cost control, scheduling, specifications, and claims management. Additionally, he is responsible for handling various documentation such as timesheets, production reports, labor reports, men-hour reports, and other essential documentation.

Company Overview

Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations.

MasTec Civil is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News‑Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
• Sustain daily safety meetings with all crew members at the beginning of each different job activity.
• Clarify and explain, as needed, to all crew members the construction means and methods to be utilized during daily job activities.
• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
• Emphasizing the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures.
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors.
• Ensuring a clean and organized work area and improving and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Must be familiar with the dot specs and requirements. (For Roadway and MOT operations)

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up‑to‑date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Service Line

CAI-MasTec Civil, LLC