Lead Carpenter Foreman: Build, Lead & Plan

Cajun Industries, LLC; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to supervise and coordinate carpentry teams on construction sites, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. The role involves interpreting blueprints, planning tasks, and securing resources while guiding workers in the use of tools and safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong on-site leadership, familiarity with formwork, rebar, and carpentry methods, and the ability to read drawings and reports to support project

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to perform site-based tasks.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/sketches for formwork and layout.
• Experience supervising carpenter crews and coordinating daily activities.
• Clear communication with crew, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Good problem solving to resolve on-site issues and constraints.
• Proficiency in calculations and measurements for takeoffs and layout.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches, and complete reports
• Build and set forms, use level instrument, tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate various hand and power tools
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Blueprint interpretation

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Mathematical aptitude

Job description

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to supervise and coordinate carpentry teams on construction sites, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. The role involves interpreting blueprints, planning tasks, and securing resources while guiding workers in the use of tools and safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong on-site leadership, familiarity with formwork, rebar, and carpentry methods, and the ability to read drawings and reports to support project