Carpenter Foreman

Mortenson Construction; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled carpenter to lead construction projects with precision and safety. This role involves interpreting blueprints, managing team tasks, and ensuring compliance with building codes. The ideal candidate will have a strong teamwork orientation, effective communication skills, and a positive attitude towards customer service. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to building quality structures and fostering a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about carpentry and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in carpentry with a strong focus on precision and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects ensuring compliance with building codes.
• Lead teams in various carpentry tasks while maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Carpentry

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational Training in Carpentry

Tools

Table Saws

Radial Arm Saws

Drill Presses

Fall Protection Equipment

Job description

KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

1. Ensure proper IWP is in place and understood by their crew.
2. Examine blueprints to determine dimensions of structure.
3. Lay out floor-plan and cabinetwork using tape, framing square, and calipers.
4. Select materials and structural units, such as lumber, prefabricated doors, cabinets of wood or plastic, paneling, and inspect them to ensure conformance with building codes and local ordinances.
5. Determine sequence of activities related to fabrication, assembly, and erection of structures.
6. Assign workers to tasks such as cutting materials to size, building concrete forms, erecting wooden frameworks, and laying flooring.
7. Inspect work performed by subcontractors including ductwork, wiring, and pipe installations to ensure compliance with specifications.
8. Install doors, build stairs, and lay hardwood floors.
9. Shoot grades and elevations.
10. Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect all pre-fabricated materials.
11. Perform concrete and rough carpentry tasks including: setting walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, slabs on metal decks and grades, concrete columns, drywall.
12. Perform finish carpentry, including setting door frames, hanging doors, installing hardware, and finishing carpentry tasks like installing toilet accessories, handrails, corner guards, toilet partitions, lockers, cabinets, countertops, wall paneling, coffered ceilings, and trim.
13. Lead team members by example, provide coaching and feedback, and manage performance effectively.
14. Build and maintain effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
15. Perform all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
2. Ability to visualize solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
3. Some ability to read plans.
4. Ability to operate equipment such as table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems.
5. Strong teamwork orientation.
6. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Active listening and effective communication skills, including openness to diverse input and feedback.