Carpenter Foreman – Heavy Highway Project Lead

Kokosing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,216 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing seeks a Carpenter Foreman to lead heavy highway projects in the Richmond, VA area. The role supervises crews, reads blueprints, coordinates formwork, grading and installation, and ensures work complies with contract documents and safety standards.

The position emphasizes planning, on-site leadership, and collaboration with engineers and the superintendent to maintain schedules and quality on projects that involve roads, bridges, and utilities.

Qualifications

• Five years related experience and/or training required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for supervising crew.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction activities.
• Direct and train crew per drawings and specs within budget.
• Enforce safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Plan sequence of activities with superintendent and project engineer.
• Inspect subcontractor work for conformance with specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Five years related experience and/or training

Tools

Surveying layout

Blueprints reading

Job description

Kokosing seeks a Carpenter Foreman to lead heavy highway projects in the Richmond, VA area. The role supervises crews, reads blueprints, coordinates formwork, grading and installation, and ensures work complies with contract documents and safety standards.

The position emphasizes planning, on-site leadership, and collaboration with engineers and the superintendent to maintain schedules and quality on projects that involve roads, bridges, and utilities.