Carpenter Foreman

Cajun Industries, LLC; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to supervise and coordinate carpentry teams on construction sites, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. The role involves interpreting blueprints, planning tasks, and securing resources while guiding workers in the use of tools and safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong on-site leadership, familiarity with formwork, rebar, and carpentry methods, and the ability to read drawings and reports to support project

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to perform site-based tasks.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/sketches for formwork and layout.
• Experience supervising carpenter crews and coordinating daily activities.
• Clear communication with crew, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Good problem solving to resolve on-site issues and constraints.
• Proficiency in calculations and measurements for takeoffs and layout.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches, and complete reports
• Build and set forms, use level instrument, tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate various hand and power tools
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Blueprint interpretation

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Mathematical aptitude

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activity of Carpenter workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly, and timely. Possesses the ability to create sketches relating to the details of the work to be accomplished. Responsible for planning the job, ensuring time lines are respected, and necessary resources are obtained. Must have knowledge of advanced layout, use of simon forms, layout of anchor bolts, material takeoff from drawings, and safety requirements for building work. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches, and complete reports
• Build and set forms, use level instrument, tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate various hand and power tools
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.

AGENCY STATEMENT

Cajun does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms for this position or any position. Cajun we will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes, including those submitted through our website, directly to employees, or to any member of our Recruiting, HR, or Operations teams.

Cajun maintains an approved vendor program and only works with recruiting firms that have a formal written agreement in place. Agencies interested in becoming an approved vendor may contact the Recruiting Manager for consideration.