Carpenter ForemanCarpenter Foreman Carpenter Foreman

M. A. Mortenson Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to oversee project carpentry crews, ensuring all work meets specifications. You'll need a High School diploma or GED and completion of an apprenticeship program. Ideally, you have at least five years of experience and can operate various tools. Responsibilities include examining blueprints, material inspection, installing doors, and performing detailed carpentry tasks. This role demands precise teamwork and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• Ability to visualize solid objects from drawings and read plans.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to project carpentry crews.
• Examine blueprints to determine structure dimensions.
• Install doors and perform rough carpentry.

Skills

Precision work

Teamwork

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of apprenticeship program

Tools

Table saws

Radial arm saws

Belt & disc sanders

Drill presses

Fall protection equipment

Rigging

Form systems

Job description

Carpenter Foreman

SUMMARY

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
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• *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.