Carpenter Foreman

Mortenson Construction; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction in Portland, OR seeks a Carpenter Foreman to oversee project carpentry crews and coordinate all self-performed work on site. You will read blueprints, lay out floor plans, select materials, and supervise tasks to ensure quality and timely completion.

Responsibilities include installing doors, cabinets, stairs, flooring, and rough carpentry, while mentoring crew members and maintaining safety standards on diverse projects. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of apprenticeship program required.
• Ability to read plans and interpret blueprints.
• Experience coordinating self-performed carpentry work.
• Minimum of five years related experience.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project carpentry crews and supervise all self-performed work.
• Ensure IWP is in place and crew understands blueprints.
• Lay out floor plans and cabinetry using standard tools.
• Inspect materials for code compliance.
• Schedule fabrication and assign tasks to workers.
• Inspect subcontractor work for conformance.
• Install doors, cabinets, stairs, flooring, and rough carpentry.
• Lead team by example and provide coaching.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Detail orientation

Active listening

Education

HS diploma or GED

Apprenticeship completed

Tools

Table saws

Radial arm saw

Belt sander

Disc sander

Drill presses

Fall protection

Rigging

Form systems

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Foreman that will provide oversight to project carpentry crews and coordinate, implement and supervise all self-performed work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure proper IWP is in place and understood by the crew; examine blueprints to determine structure dimensions
• Lay out floor plans and cabinetwork using tape, framing square, and calipers
• Select and inspect materials and structural units (lumber, prefabricated doors, cabinets, paneling) for code compliance
• Determine sequence of fabrication, assembly, and erection activities; assign tasks to workers
• Inspect subcontractor work (ductwork, wiring, pipe installations) for specification conformance
• Install doors, build stairs, lay hardwood floors, and perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, slabs, columns, drywall)
• Perform finish carpentry (set door frames, hang doors, install hardware, toilet accessories, handrails, partitions, lockers, cabinets, countertops, wall paneling, coffered ceilings, running trim)
• Lead team members by example, offer coaching and feedback, build relationships with diverse individuals, and perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of apprenticeship program
• Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems)
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.