Rough Carpenter Foreman

Turner Construction Company; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Rough Carpenter Foreman to lead a team in executing carpentry projects. This role involves planning, organizing, and supervising construction tasks, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in carpentry and a proven ability to lead teams effectively. Join a dynamic work environment where your leadership skills will contribute to the successful completion of critical construction projects. If you are passionate about building and have a knack for motivating teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in carpentry with supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and planning skills required for project management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate rough carpentry projects and tasks.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met on construction sites.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Development

Active Listening

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

OSHA 30-hour Certification

Tools

Smartphone/iPad

Job description

Division:	Carolinas
Project Location(s):	Clemson, SC 29631 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:	Regular
Job Classification:	Trade
Education:
Job Family:	Trade
Compensation:	Non-Union Trade

Position Description: Plan, organize, supervise, and complete rough carpentry projects and related tasks for building construction projects. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Turner Trade rough carpenter employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Function as working foreman while leading and supervising Rough Carpenters and/or Laborers to perform work including but not limited to building walkways, structures, enclosures, railings, stairs, temporary doors/openings, items required for site safety, and other temporary means for construction or site requirements.
• Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate the highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Fully comprehend scopes of work and lead teams to complete installation.
• Review construction documents to coordinate and plan rough carpentry construction ahead of work going in place.
• Conceptualize required rough carpentry items and project requirements to build and direct team to safely construct required rough carpentry items.
• Oversee completion of rough carpentry work including but not limited to building walkways, structures, enclosures, railings, stairs, temporary doors/openings, items required for site safety, and other temporary means for construction or site requirements.
• Direct team to gather and transport materials, take measurements, cut materials, and install materials as related to rough carpentry assignments.
• Assess identified jobsite hazards and direct team to use carpentry skills to correct problems.
• Oversee and make decisions related to performance of work and review jobsite needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
• Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Develop rough carpentry work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
• Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
• Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
• Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Walk with inspectors for inspections, document inspectors’ comments in Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) or other required reports, fix deficiencies (prior to putting work in place), and document corrections made to deficiencies.
• Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
• Collaborate with EH&S and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
• Guide assigned Trade teams to conduct and participate in daily Pre-Task Plans.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification.
• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams.
• Strong planning and analysis skills.
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management.
• Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad).
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations.
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback.
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
• Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as applicable to operate equipment and/or travel as needed using personal or company vehicles.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs, reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, repetitive motion confined space hazards, hand/wrist flexion extension, exposures to noise/dust/chemicals and working on heights. Frequently: Lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs. Occasionally: Sitting and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.