Carpenter Foreman
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for leading and performing a variety of “highway heavy” concrete carpentry tasks. Tasks include erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, foundations, bridges, boardwalks, etc. The Carpenter Foreman will allocate duties, enforce safety measures, and maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• At least five years’ formwork/concrete construction experience as a Carpenter/Carpenter Foreman.
• Ability to follow applicable safety precautions. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Willingness to share knowledge / mentor junior crew members.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• OSHA 30
OTHER
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be over the age of 18.
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
• Must be willing to travel within the Midwest (80%). Overnight travel is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, squat and tolerate heights without fear due to nature of job typically outside with often uneven and/or muddy ground; Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 75 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.
Additional Information
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Site Management: Oversee construction sites, enforce employee schedules, manage timelines, and ensure adherence to safety codes and construction plans. Direct production activities and ensure timely and accurate submission of job reports and documents.
• Blueprints & Planning: Read and interpret drawings, prints, and blueprints. Develop construction plans in consultation with designs and client instructions.
• Form Construction: Build, assemble, and set wood or metal forms for various concrete structures, including floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated slabs, elevator cores, decks, and boardwalks. Erect forms using various materials and forming systems, ensuring proper elevation and location, and assist with the installation of reinforcing steel as needed.
• Structure Accuracy: Verify the accuracy of structures using tools such as plumb bobs, carpenter’s levels, lasers, and digital transits.
• Scaffolding & Safety: Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-groundwork, ensuring compliance with all safety policies and guidelines.
• Concrete Placement: Assist with concrete placement as required.
• General Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.