Carpenter Foreman

Job Title: Carpenter Foreman

Job Description

The Carpenter Foreman oversees large commercial construction projects with a focus on steel stud framing, finish carpentry, and interior finishing. This role travels from project to project, leading onsite activities, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring high-quality installation of specialized wood products such as cabinets, doors, windows, and trim. The Carpenter Foreman interprets blueprints, manages layout, and maintains strict quality control to deliver precise and professional finishes on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day carpentry activities across multiple commercial job sites, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and according to project plans.

• Perform and oversee steel stud framing, ensuring proper layout, alignment, and structural integrity in accordance with drawings and specifications.

• Execute high-quality finish carpentry, including installation of cabinets, doors, windows, trim, baseboards, and crown molding.

• Install specialized wood products and interior finishes to meet design, quality, and durability requirements.

• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications to plan work, determine materials, and set accurate layouts.

• Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify dimensions, ensure precise cuts, and maintain exact fit and finish.

• Operate and oversee the safe use of power tools and carpentry equipment for framing, cutting, fastening, and finishing tasks.

• Coordinate and manage subcontractors on site, including scheduling, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and resolving issues.

• Maintain quality control by inspecting completed work, identifying deficiencies, and directing corrective actions as needed.

• Support interior finishing activities, including acoustical ceilings and other commercial interior systems, to ensure a complete and cohesive finish.

• Ensure adherence to project timelines by organizing work sequences, prioritizing tasks, and adjusting plans based on site conditions.

• Promote and enforce safety practices on site, ensuring that all team members and subcontractors follow established safety procedures.

• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide updates on progress, challenges, and resource needs.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in finish carpentry, including detailed trim work and interior finishing.

• Hands-on experience with metal stud framing in commercial construction environments.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and construction drawings.

• Demonstrated ability to perform layout for framing and finish carpentry work.

• Strong finish carpentry skills, including installation of trim, baseboards, crown molding, and detailed woodwork.

• Experience installing cabinets, doors, windows, and other specialized wood products.

• Ability to use a tape measure accurately and consistently for precise measurements.

• Skilled in the safe operation of power tools and carpentry equipment.

• Experience working on commercial construction projects.

• Capability to manage and coordinate subcontractors on active job sites.

• Solid understanding of commercial interior finishing, including acoustical ceilings.

• Reliable work history that reflects consistent tenure and commitment to projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in commercial construction environments with exposure to large-scale projects.

• Experience running jobs and taking ownership of site coordination and daily operations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship in all finish work.

• Ability to adapt to different job sites and project types while maintaining consistent standards.

• Effective communication and leadership skills to guide crews and subcontractors.

• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities on active construction sites.

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-established contractor with a strong presence in the region, offering stable, long-term commercial projects and the opportunity to work on high-profile jobs. The organization provides a solid benefits package and generous paid time off, supporting a healthy work-life balance. You will work in a professional, safety-focused environment where craftsmanship is valued and there is room to grow your skills and responsibilities over time.

Work Environment

This role is based on commercial building sites, primarily working Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work as project needs require. Typical workweeks range from approximately 40 to 50 hours. The position operates on a first shift schedule, generally starting between 6:00–7:00 a.m. and ending between 3:00–4:00 p.m., depending on the job site. Work takes place in active construction environments, including school and large commercial facilities, where you will regularly use power tools, hand tools, and measuring equipment. The Carpenter Foreman runs jobs on site, interacting closely with subcontractors and other trades in a fast-paced, production-oriented setting, following standard construction site attire and safety practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.