Foreman Carpenter

Zachry Group; Gregory (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Gregory, AR is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to manage a carpenter crew on industrial construction projects. You will oversee construction, dismantling, and repair of wood and metal structures and concrete forms, reading blueprints and plans to scope work.

You must have 5+ years as a Journeyman carpenter on industrial sites and 2+ years in supervision, with strong safety discipline and reliable transportation. The role requires overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Journeyman carpenter on an industrial construction project.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Must read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties.
• Must follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work full schedule and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers on site.
• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures using wood and metal.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope and quantities.
• Identify tools required for tasks and assess safety risks.
• Ensure adherence to company and site rules and regulations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety compliance

Industrial construction experience

Arithmetic/measurement

Overtime willingness

Transportation reliability

Education

NCCER Industrial Journeyman Carpenter

Formal/technical education

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Concrete forms

Measuring tools

Job description

Carpenter Foreman will manage a carpenter crew as they construct, dismantle, and repair wooden and metal objects and/or concrete forms.

• Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
• Must have all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have Carpentry experience and experience working on an industrial construction project.
• Must be able and willing to follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Oversee and lead a crew of 1-15 employees & Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood using hand tools and power tools.
• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Must have 5+ years working as a Journeyman carpenter on an industrial construction project.
• Must have 2+ years of experience working in a supervisory position
• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties.
• Must have knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with basic building techniques and form construction.
• Must be able to compute basic arithmetic functions, measure, mark, and cut equipment and materials to specification.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime as needed
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.
• Formal/Technical education.
• Experience working with concrete and rebar.

Reports to Position

This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of a journeyman, helpers, and laborers.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.