Carpentry Shop Supervisor - Facilities Remodeling Lead

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

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.