Carpenter Foreman - Charlotte, NC

Messer Construction Co.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is seeking an experienced construction professional to join our team in the Charlotte area. The role involves organizing tasks, reading blueprints, and performing layout to support complex commercial projects.

Responsibilities include installing doors, placing concrete, lifting with cranes, and coordinating with trades on site. A minimum of five years in commercial construction and strong communication skills are required; OSHA 30 is preferred, and travel within a 50-mile

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in all phases of commercial construction.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA 30 Hour preferred but not mandatory.
• Must have reliable transportation and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize, sequence and perform tasks within the project schedule.
• Read blueprints and perform layout using appropriate math.
• Install doors and door hardware; place concrete footings and walls.
• Pour, place and finish concrete for decks and slabs.
• Understand crane signals and rigging during lifts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Layout & elevations

Scheduling tasks

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30 Hour Preferred

Job description

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

What You Will Do

• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule
• Effectively communicate and understand both verbal and written instructions
• Building Layout & Elevations
• Read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout
• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and columns
• Pump, place and finish techniques
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks
• Crane signals and rigging

What You Will Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent
• OSHA 30 Hour Preferred
• Minimum of five years’ experience in all phases of commercial construction
• Candidates must have transportation Good communication skills
• Be willing to work within a 50 mile radius
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.