Form Carpenter Foreman
Lean Synergy Solutions
Position Title: Form Carpenter Foreman - Water/Wastewater
Position Summary
Lean Synergy Solutions is seeking a Form Carpenter Foreman - Water/Wastewater to support heavy civil construction projects in the Cookeville, TN area. This role is designed for an experienced concrete and form carpentry professional with hands-on experience building forms, tying rebar, placing and finishing concrete, and supporting poured-in-place structures for water and wastewater treatment, pump station, commercial, industrial, and related infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of planning work from start to finish while leading by example in the field.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support concrete form carpentry work for heavy civil water/wastewater construction projects, including poured-in-place structures, equipment pads, tanks, walls, and related concrete features.
- Shoot grade, take accurate field measurements, and field-cut wood bracing, wooden edge forms, keyways, blockouts, and other form components for equipment, piping, and structural requirements.
- Build, assemble, brace, and strip concrete forms while maintaining quality, alignment, layout accuracy, and job-site safety standards.
- Assemble and tie reinforcing steel, assist with rebar placement, and support concrete placement, pouring, and finishing activities as needed.
- Install and coordinate embedded items such as metal and plastic wall sleeves, pipes, formed blockouts, anchor bolts, waterstops, and related components.
- Use electric saws, drills, hand tools, and other job-site equipment safely and effectively to complete assigned work.
- Climb ladders, work from scaffolding, use fall protection, and perform work at elevated heights or in active construction environments as required.
- Plan the sequence of work, communicate daily priorities, help keep crews productive, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates should have hands-on experience in form carpentry, concrete form building, rebar tying, and concrete placement or finishing work.
- Experience working with poured-in-place concrete structures is required.
- Candidates must be able to take accurate measurements, follow layout requirements, and understand verbal instructions in the field.
- Candidates must be organized and able to plan the sequence of work from start to finish while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Candidates must be able to lift and carry handset form materials weighing at least 80 pounds and perform physically demanding work in active job-site conditions.
- Candidates must be able to climb ladders, wear fall protection, and work on scaffolding or elevated work areas at least 10 feet above ground level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a foreman or field lead in form carpentry, concrete construction, or heavy civil construction is preferred.
- Experience in heavy civil water/wastewater construction, treatment plant work, pump station projects, or similar infrastructure environments is strongly preferred.
- Experience installing embedded items such as wall sleeves, pipes, anchor bolts, waterstops, and formed blockouts is preferred.
- Experience using electric saws, drills, levels, layout tools, and other field carpentry equipment is a plus.
- Candidates with a strong safety mindset, leadership presence, and the ability to help guide crews in the field are highly valued.
Location
Cookeville, TN
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Additional benefits include critical illness coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
- Employees receive paid holidays, paid vacation, and opportunities to build a long-term career in heavy civil construction.
- This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful water/wastewater infrastructure projects while working in a safety-focused, growth-oriented environment.
About Lean Synergy
Lean Synergy Solutions is a Veteran-owned and operated recruiting firm that specializes in aligning top-tier talent with high-impact roles across a variety of industries. Our team, consisting of military veterans and industry specialists, brings a mission-driven approach to workforce solutions. Focused on placing skilled professionals in key roles, we help organizations navigate transformation with precision. We are committed to supporting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and civilian professionals by providing access to meaningful, long-term career opportunities in government, public, and private sector positions.
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