Foreman Carpenter

Zachry Group; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to manage a crew of carpenters on industrial construction projects. You will read blueprints, plan work, and ensure safety procedures are followed to deliver high-quality structures.

The role requires 5+ years of journeyman carpentry experience in industrial settings and 2+ years in supervision, with strong knowledge of tools and building techniques. You will report to site leadership and coordinate daily activities.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
• Identify tools required for tasks and quantities.
• Lead a crew of 1–15 employees in carpentry tasks.
• Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a carpenter crew on industrial construction projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints or plans to determine scope and materials.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Coordinate with site rules and company procedures.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Supervisory work

Industrial carpentry

Safety compliance

Mathematical calculations

Education

NCCER certification

Formal/Technical education

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.