Carpenter Foreman | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled construction professional to join their Omaha team. This role involves ensuring the proper implementation of work plans, examining blueprints, and overseeing the construction process from start to finish. The ideal candidate will possess strong teamwork skills and a positive attitude, with the ability to lead and coach team members effectively. You'll work with a variety of tools and materials, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with precision and accuracy in construction tasks.
• Strong teamwork orientation and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper IWP is in place and understood by crew members.
• Inspect work performed by subcontractors for compliance with specifications.

Skills

Precision and accuracy

Blueprint reading

Teamwork orientation

Customer service skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Tools

Table saws

Radial arm saws

Belt & disc sanders

Drill presses

Fall protection equipment

Rigging systems

Form systems

Job description

Omaha, NE, United States | Minneapolis Office

Responsibilities

1. Ensure proper IWP is in place and understood by their crew
2. Examine blueprints to determine dimensions of structure
3. Lay out floor-plan and cabinetwork using tape, framing square and calipers
4. Select materials and structural units, such as lumber, prefabricated doors, cabinets of wood or plastic, paneling, and inspect them to ensure conformance with provisions of building code and local ordinance
5. Determine sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly and erection of structure
6. Assign workers to tasks such as cutting material to size, building concrete forms, erecting wooden framework, and laying flooring
7. Inspect work performed by subcontractors including ductwork, wiring and pipe installations, to ensure conformance with specifications
8. Install doors, build stairs and lay hardwood floors
9. Shooting grades and elevations
10. Unload, handle, stockpile and erect all pre-fabricated materials
11. Concrete and rough carpentry:
1. Hand set walls
2. Footings
3. Set gang wall forms
4. Structural concrete decks
5. Slab on metal deck and grade
6. Concrete columns
7. Drywall
12. Finish carpentry, doors and hardware:
1. Set door frames, hang doors, and install hardware
2. Finish carpentry: install toilet accessories, hand rails, corner guards, toilet partitions, lockers, upper cabinets, lower cabinets, countertops, wall paneling systems, coffered ceiling systems and running trim
13. Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
14. Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
15. All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
2. Ability to picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams
3. Some ability to read plans
4. Ability to operate equipment such as: table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging and form systems
5. Strong teamwork orientation
6. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
7. Detail orientation
8. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback