Carpenter Foreman - Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc.; Thornton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic construction firm as a Foreman, where you'll lead a dedicated team in on-site construction projects. This role is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about building and engineering. You'll be involved from pre-construction to project completion, ensuring safety and quality throughout. The company values innovative thinkers who are committed to their craft and offers a supportive work environment that balances professional growth with personal well-being. If you're ready to make a difference in the construction industry, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and ability to operate various tools.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and teamwork in construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction activities and lead a crew.
• Select materials, build forms, and finish concrete surfaces.
• Maintain safety standards and report hazards on site.

Skills

Construction Knowledge

Tool Operation

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Concrete Finishing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Manual Tools

Concrete Mixing Machine

Job description

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!

Foreman - The Foreman's function is to oversee and facilitate all aspects of on-site construction activities or projects. The Foreman will typically lead a crew of 1 to 20 persons and must have first-hand working knowledge of the elements required for execution of the various activities or projects. Involvement begins with pre-construction activities with the Superintendent and continues throughout project completion, contract closeout, and warranty. We are a drug-free workplace, and you must consent to drug test and background check.

Responsibilities:

• Takes direction from supervisor on dimensions to build and set forms.
• Selects, cuts, shapes, and assembles lumber and other structural units using manual and power tools.
• Builds concrete forms, pours, and finishes concrete, including steps and stairways.
• Assists in determining sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of structures.
• Moves supplies, materials, and equipment from one area of project site to another either manually or using lifting/transferring equipment.
• Lifts, carries, and holds construction materials, tools, and supplies.
• May assist in grade work, mixing of concrete, and setting of forms as needed.
• Spreads concrete to specified depth using a concrete vibrator or hand tools.
• Levels, smooths, and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straight edge and float or power screed.
• Finishes concrete surfaces using power trowel, broom, or hand trowel.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete with abrasive stone or grinder and then create a uniform finished surface.
• Patches holes with patching material.
• Mixes cement using hoe or concrete mixing machine as necessary.
• Willingness to clean tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
• Operates hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of rigging, equipment, loader, and forklift experience.
• Industry standard tools required.
• Ability to work with other trades.
• Maintains awareness of safety rules and procedures.
• Identifies safety hazards and reports to project supervisors.
• Performs additional assignments at supervisor’s direction.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Compensation: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour DOE.

Who We Are: McMillen, Inc. (McMillen) is an engineering, environmental, and construction firm providing scalable, multi-disciplinary capabilities. We are a design and build firm providing clients with balanced perspective and realistic solutions. With experts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and France, our staff bring best practices from the water resources, energy, dams, infrastructure, fisheries, aquaculture, and restricted access markets.

We balance technical precision with collaborative delivery throughout all project phases. We have the resources and expertise to contribute to a project at the feasibility and planning stage, navigate the regulatory and permitting requirements, develop detailed designs, self-perform construction, and participate in startup, testing, and commissioning. We offer strategic planning, technical expertise, comprehensive project management, and integration of multi-disciplinary studies for traditional and alternative project delivery methods.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We aren't looking for the complacent or the comfortable. We are looking for the highly technical, the creators, the manic obsessives, the outliers who know being the best is a journey, not a finish line. We support our employees' efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.