Union Carpenter Foreman - Milwaukee

Turner Construction Company; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 56,837 - 80,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan or pension

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks a Union Carpenter Foreman in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This role involves leading carpentry teams, ensuring project quality, safety, and adhering to budgets and schedules.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years’ supervisory experience, excellent technical skills, and OSHA 30-hour certification. Benefits include medical coverage and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and exposure to supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Moderate technical abilities including the utilization of a smart phone/tablet and supported software.
• Proficiency in EH&S applications.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead carpenters as a working foreman on jobsite projects.
• Make decisions on scheduling, delivery, and quality control.
• Complete daily paperwork and safety documentation.
• Supervise and develop trade employees and assist in hiring.
• Coordinate construction activities with superintendents.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Technical abilities with smartphones/tablets

Proficiency in EH&S applications

Reading and understanding contract documents

OSHA 30-hour certification

Education

Minimum 5 years experience or equivalent education

Job description

Union Carpenter Foreman responsible for leading, directing, and coordinating the work of Turner trade employees. The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adherence to budget of the project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Be a working foreman while leading carpenters to complete jobsite related projects.
• Oversee and make decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
• Possess the skills necessary to complete rough carpentry work, site logistical work, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, construction waste areas, and jobsite cleanup.
• Complete and submit timesheets, daily construction reports, and required safety paperwork daily.
• Participate in interviews and recommend hires for trade staff.
• Supervise and develop trade employees, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Address staff needs and resolve problems; provide staff feedback, reward, and discipline as required.
• Assist in scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment.
• Review jobsite needs with the superintendents & foreman and coordinate construction.
• Participate in the activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Estimate, inventory, monitor, and request time, staff, material, and equipment needed to complete work.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skidsteer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required and ensure compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
• Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
• Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The hourly rate for this position is $50.01 per union agreement. Benefits are determined by the applicable Trade Union and may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan or pension, and wellness benefits. Contact applicable Unions to learn more about the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and exposure to supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Moderate technical abilities including the utilization of a smart phone/tablet and supported software.
• Proficiency in EH&S applications.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage, communicate effectively in emergency situations, and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include repetitive, standing, walking, lifting, bending, and climbing. The employee may need to lift and carry weights up to over 50 lbs, work under or over 50 lbs of load, work in confined spaces, work at heights, and be exposed to noise, dust, and chemical hazards.

Work Environment

The work environment is on construction sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. Noise may be 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. Minorities, Females, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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