Carpenter Foreman

Overview

Qualification Standards

• Education:
• Completion of an accredited carpentry apprenticeship program or equivalent on-the-job training preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum five years of industrial carpentry experience, including experience as a lead carpenter or foreman.
• Demonstrated experience supervising crews and constructing forms for concrete foundations, slabs, walls, and equipment pads.
• Experience in heavy industrial, petrochemical, or refinery environments preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and approved revisions.
• Strong knowledge of layout, elevations, measurements, alignment, and construction tolerances.
• Experience directing the erection, bracing, inspection, and removal of wood, steel, and prefabricated formwork systems.
• Proficiency in the safe use of carpentry tools and equipment and ability to instruct crew members in proper use.
• Knowledge of shoring, bracing, rigging, and material handling practices applicable to assigned work.
• Ability to plan work sequences, estimate labor and material needs, and track crew productivity.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• NCCER Industrial Carpenter certification or equivalent.
• OSHA 30 preferred; OSHA 10 a plus.
• Applicable rigging, scaffold, or aerial lift training or credentials preferred.
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to work outdoors and in various industrial environments under changing conditions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to coach and hold crew members accountable.
• Dependable, organized, and committed to safe work practices, quality, and efficient execution.
• Ability to perform essential duties, including handling materials, prolonged standing, and working at heights, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership & Work Planning:
• Assign daily work to carpenters and helpers based on priorities, skills, and available resources.
• Coordinate work sequences and staffing with the General Foreman or Superintendent.
• Confirm drawings, materials, tools, equipment, permits, and work areas are ready before work starts.
• Track progress and performance; report quantities, labor hours, delays, and resource needs.
• Construction & Fabrication:
• Lead and participate in installing and removing formwork, framing, supports, and related structures.
• Direct construction of foundation, slab, wall, and equipment pad forms to approved drawings.
• Verify formwork alignment, bracing, shoring, and stability before concrete placement.
• Oversee cutting, fitting, and assembly using appropriate tools and approved methods.
• Coordinate form stripping and reuse according to project requirements and authorized release.
• Blueprint & Layout Work:
• Review drawings with the crew to establish dimensions, elevations, and material requirements.
• Verify layout, grades, anchor bolt locations, and embedded items before concrete placement.
• Resolve drawing discrepancies and field conflicts with supervision before affected work proceeds.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Enforce company, client, site, and applicable safety requirements throughout assigned work.
• Inspect work areas, tools, access, and protective systems; correct unsafe conditions and stop unsafe work.
• Lead toolbox talks and job safety analyses (JSAs); confirm the crew understands hazards, controls, and required PPE.
• Immediately report incidents and hazards; verify required permits, training, and authorizations before work begins.
• Collaboration & Support:
• Coordinate with other foremen, concrete crews, ironworkers, and supporting crafts to manage shared work areas.
• Coordinate concrete placement readiness and crew support for pours and related construction activities.
• Coach crew members on work methods, tool care, housekeeping, and proper material storage.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement:
• Inspect work against drawings and tolerances; coordinate inspections and correct deficiencies.
• Address productivity issues, minimize waste and rework, and recommend improvements to work methods.
• Provide performance feedback, develop crew skills, and communicate quality concerns and corrective actions.
• We offer a rich benefit package including: health, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; supplementary benefits including short and long-term disability; access to counseling services and mental wellness programs; a salary that reflects your experience and performance, and much more!