Union Carpenter Foreman – Heavy Civil Construction

PJ Dick - Trumbull - Lindy; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 50,756,983 - 72,290,248; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union wage starting at $44.66 per hour

Overtime pay

Medical / Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

A large construction company in Monaca, PA, is seeking an experienced Union Carpenter Foreman for the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project. The role involves supervising crews in heavy civil construction, managing field operations, and ensuring safety on site. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in carpentry leadership and a commitment to quality. This position offers a competitive union wage and benefits on a high-profile federal project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy civil carpentry Foreman/Crew Leader experience.
• Strong experience with formwork systems and structural concrete.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating field crews performing heavy civil construction activities.
• Leading crews constructing complex concrete formwork systems.
• Planning and assigning daily work tasks to meet project schedule requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Formwork systems

Structural concrete

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Carpenters Union apprenticeship program

Job description

Union Carpenter Foreman - Heavy Civil Construction

Trumbull-Brayman Joint Venture Montgomery Lock & Dam Project - Monaca, PA

Trumbull Corporation is seeking an experienced Union Carpenter Foreman to join our team on the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project in Monaca, Pennsylvania, a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) infrastructure project with an estimated 8-year duration.

This is a long-term, full-time leadership opportunity on a large-scale heavy civil project involving structural concrete, dam and lock rehabilitation, and complex infrastructure construction. The Carpenter Foreman will supervise union carpenters and coordinate daily field operations while leading crews performing concrete formwork, structural carpentry, and pile driving support activities.

This position offers stable, long-term work on a high-profile federal infrastructure project.

Schedule & Compensation

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday - approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime available based on project demands and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

This is a union position, and the successful candidate will become a member of the applicable Carpenters Union Local.

Compensation includes:

• Union wage starting at $44.66 per hour based on experience
• Overtime pay
• Medical / Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Additional benefits provided through the collective bargaining agreement

Key Responsibilities

The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating field crews performing heavy civil construction activities while maintaining safe, productive, and organized operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading crews constructing complex concrete formwork systems
• Interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and layout
• Coordinating pile driving support, rigging, and structural installations
• Planning and assigning daily work tasks to meet project schedule requirements
• Managing crew productivity and maintaining efficient operations
• Coordinating manpower, materials, and equipment with project supervision
• Ensuring compliance with company and USACE safety requirements
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality control
• Communicating with superintendents, engineers, inspectors, and other trades
• Mentoring apprentices and journeyman carpenters

The Foreman is expected to serve as a hands‑on field leader, capable of working alongside the crew while directing daily activities.

Qualifications & Education

• Minimum 5 years of heavy civil carpentry Foreman/Crew Leader experience
• Strong experience with formwork systems and structural concrete
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to maintaining safe work practices
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Carpenters Union apprenticeship program, vocational school, or technical training preferred
• Recent and verifiable construction work history required

Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors on an active heavy civil construction site. Duties involve physical labor including lifting, climbing, bending, and working around heavy equipment and structural concrete operations.

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