CARPENTER SHOP SUPERVISOR - Facilities Management

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Construction Services supervisor to plan, coordinate and manage remodel projects, oversee carpentry crews, and supervise schedules and budgets. You will advise on job costs and lead on-site teams to ensure quality work in renovation and tenant improvement projects.

The role starts October 5, 2026 or later, requiring strong leadership, contractor coordination, and monitoring of timelines, costs, and compliance with building codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience as a supervisor in construction industry.
• Hands-on remodeling experience as a carpenter or other tradesperson.
• Good mathematical skills and the ability to read prints and interpret drawings.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, techniques, and systems.
• Basic knowledge of building codes, accessibility issues, and life safety issues.
• Working knowledge of computer programs used by department.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to provide on-site management to ensure that work is properly constructed and installed to a finished product.
• Ability to train and educate team members.
• Current and valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• This position reports directly to the Construction Services Operations Manager and fulfills duties as a working foreman over Carpentry Shop personnel and projects.
• Reviews and assigns personnel for all designated projects, prepares project timelines, schedules, and sequences, and commits resources to oversee the job from start to completion.
• Coordinates and supervises carpenters, painters, and support personnel to ensure the quality of work. Assigns and coordinates personnel by task and team. Oversees renovations as well as repair of walls, ceilings, doors, cabinets, and custom millwork throughout the County as performed by the Carpenter Shop.
• Manages, maintains, and continually updates shop project schedules for multiple simultaneous projects.
• Interviews job applicants, trains employees, plan schedules, delegates work, monitors for quality, establishes team procedures and standards, oversees and approves time, conducts performance evaluations, conducts disciplinary actions and / or recommends promotions.
• Collaborates on project costs, as well as scheduling and strategies.
• Keeps documented records on all projects including the list of materials, drawings, time schedules, staffing and actual hours, and actual cost. Maintains shop supply and tool inventory. Creates, maintains and reports in formats as required.
• Utilizes County resources to lower the overall cost of all projects when deemed feasible (e.g., utilization of work detail program).
• Designs and builds work including custom cabinets based upon design documents and intent.
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of Facilities Management as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication

Remodeling experience

Reading prints

Mathematics

Construction methods

Building codes

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Project software

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Computer programs

Job description

Summary

Schedule, coordinate and manage construction remodel projects, such as constructing or relocating walls. Advise on job cost analysis for labor and materials used on those projects. Coordinate and supervise work schedules and personnel on all renovation and tenant improvement jobs performed in-house including carpenters, painters, and support personnel. Coordinates outsourced trades and vendors for associated projects.

THE START DATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE OCTOBER 5, 2026, OR LATER

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• This position reports directly to the Construction Services Operations Manager and fulfills duties as a working foreman over Carpentry Shop personnel and projects. Reviews and assigns personnel for all designated projects, prepares project timelines, schedules, and sequences, and commits resources to oversee the job from start to completion.
• Coordinates and supervises carpenters, painters, and support personnel to ensure the quality of work. Assigns and coordinates personnel by task and team. Oversees renovations as well as repair of walls, ceilings, doors, cabinets, and custom millwork throughout the County as performed by the Carpenter Shop.
• Manages, maintains, and continually updates shop project schedules for multiple simultaneous projects.
• Interviews job applicants, trains employees, plan schedules, delegates work, monitors for quality, establishes team procedures and standards, oversees and approves time, conducts performance evaluations, conducts disciplinary actions and / or recommends promotions.
• Collaborates on project costs, as well as scheduling and strategies.
• Keeps documented records on all projects including the list of materials, drawings, time schedules, staffing and actual hours, and actual cost. Maintains shop supply and tool inventory. Creates, maintains and reports in formats as required.
• Utilizes County resources to lower the overall cost of all projects when deemed feasible (e.g., utilization of work detail program).
• Designs and builds work including custom cabinets based upon design documents and intent.
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of Facilities Management as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience as a supervisor in construction industry.
• Hands-on experience in remodeling as a carpenter or other tradesperson.
• Good mathematical skills and the ability to read prints and interpret drawings.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, techniques, and systems.
• Basic knowledge of building codes, accessibility issues, and life safety issues.
• Working knowledge of computer programs used by department.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to provide on-site management to ensure that work is properly constructed and installed to a finished product.
• Ability to train and educate team members.
• Current and valid driver's license is required.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the successful applicant is regularly required to sit, climb, bend, lift, stand, walk, stoop, reach, and drive. This position may require overtime, rotating shifts, nights, evenings, weekends and holiday work. Candidates must have the ability to pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Other Requirements

Regular attendance is essential. Successful applicant must arrive at work on time, prepared to assign duties, determine crew sizes, safety procedures, designate schedules and productivity goals, in order to execute the assigned projects. Successful applicant must be a team leader and have the ability to work well with others. Successful applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requested accommodations for work hours and schedules are considered on an individual basis. Tarrant County will conduct background checks that will include a criminal background check and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, educational attainment, or additional State or Federal legal requirements.

Decision Making

This position decides the most productive method for the task to be accomplished, including personnel and material needed. Must have good organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks as a team leader.

Contacts

Interacts with the Facilities staff, Department Heads, Elected or Appointed Officials Architects/Engineers, Contractors / Subcontractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (Fire Marshal / Inspectors).

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at [phone].