Carpenter Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

We are seeking a Carpenter Foreman to join our team!

At DSP, we’re a vibrant community of people who place great emphasis on fostering meaningful relationships. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who are motivated by a people-orientated culture, and we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results to our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and our core values of being relationship-focused, quality-driven, results-oriented, and having a positive attitude are deeply ingrained in everything we do.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Supervise and participate in the planning, lay out, construction, repair, and assembly of temporary and permanent buildings, additions, partitions, and wood or concrete structures and fixtures.

Responsible for supervising the work of journey men carpenters and laborers engaged in carpentry repair, alteration, maintenance, construction, and installation of all types of wooden, brick, and concrete block structures and equipment.

Foreman’s responsibilities are pre-planning work for a crew and overseeing safety procedures, quality of workmanship, production costs, and the morale and attitude of a crew

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and schedule work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with blueprints and specifications
• Knowledge of safe work practices including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic, and under hazardous conditions
• Complete knowledge and ability to install interior carpentry including but not limited to, metal studs, drywall, ceiling systems, and doors
• Monitor and enforce safety as it relates to job site operations, including Weekly Safety Tool Box Meetings
• Construct the wood framing and install the dry wall on construction projects
• Develop plan for work sequencing prior to starting work, including daily field meetings with personnel to allow preparation for days’ requirements
• Monitor coded hour and material costs
• Record accurate time cards and codes for Bookkeeper
• Proper use of DBC tools, equipment, scaffolds, ladders, power tools, and heavy equipment including rented materials, forms, bracing, and scaffolding systems
• Coordinate all related work, excavate and backfill, resteel, imbeds, mechanical, and electrical
• Coordinate with other trades so as not to cause delays
• Requires alternative solutions to be quickly generated to resolve scheduling conflicts, project delays, and design modifications
• Follow established planning procedures, schedules for job / manpower, and equipment
• Help with A.W.Q.’s (Additional Work Quotes) and other required reports
• Keep Daily Foreman Report
• Participate in all meetings such as Project Pre-Start Meetings, Self Perform Meetings, Pre-Construction Meetings, and Progress Meetings
• Ability to work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment

QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, knowledge, experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 5 years of extensive knowledge and skills in carpentry including supervisory or lead experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience
• Understanding of civil, architectural, structural including mechanical, electrical drawings coordination of all shop drawings
• Complete understanding of form systems, concrete placement, and construction procedures
• Able to quickly identify potential schedule conflicts and generate and implement needed modifications
• Complete understanding of layout, set up of control and benchmark line, and level use of transit, laser, and level
• Organizing work scheduling and coordination with ability to give clear instructions and providing leadership
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Must be familiar with the duties of other craft workers and with the materials, tools, and machinery they use
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction
• Adept at establishing relationships with all parties involved in the construction process to facilitate harmonious working relationships during projects
• Able to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
• Ability to keep records and to prepare work and time reports
• Possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record

CORE VALUES

• Relationship Focused
• Quality
• Positive Attitude
• Results Driven

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the following physical activities and motions repeatedly or for prolonged periods of time
• Stretching
• Stooping
• Bending
• Squatting
• Lifting
• Crawling
• Climbing
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Twisting
• Kneeling
• Throwing
• Walking
• Hammering
• Standing
• Reaching
• Rubbing
• Requires possible lifting of 55-80 lbs. over long distances
• Uses tools such as float, tamp, trowel, screed, template, hand shovel, and push broom or 10'-16' straight edge on extended handle
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials and fumes
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, and moving the

whole body,

Must have manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, good physical fitness, and sense of

balance

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

The job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills an individual in this position may be asked to perform either now or in the future.

DSP is a Union Contractor

DSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer