Carpenter Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have effective communication and client service skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Promotes Cantera’s culture of “Safety First”
• Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Cantera’s Safety Program 
• Interacts with the Cantera Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe workplace 
• Enforces Site Specific Safety Plans created by enforcing Cantera’s rules, this includes your workers, other crews, and any trade on site

Operational

• Be familiar with and follow the Cantera Concrete Staff Organization document for managing projects
• Follows the information provided for each project, known as “The Greenbook”
• Report project man-hours and quantities on a timely basis
• Participate in the Job Turnover Process with other members of the Cantera leadership team
• Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor force
• Maintains working relationships with internal and external clients
• Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
• Monitor costs including labor time and material
• Responsible for keeping tools and equipment in good working order
• Gather materials to handle on job sites
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the construction and alignment of various form systems
• Construct scaffolding and platforms
• Use measuring tools to ensure accuracy
• Provide support to concrete supervisor with project layout and elevation shooting
• Take the measurements and cut materials to build forms for pouring concrete
• Manage schedules and ensure all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates
• Maintain and verify as-built drawings are accurate
• Help Mobilizes the site and set up site utilities
• Reviews, understands, documents to drawings
• Inspect cost reports to assure they reflect accurate quantities and work out of place
• Assist with completion of complete Daily Project Reports, Concrete Log, Sign-In Sheets, and other documents
• Maintain on-site accurate shop drawings for implementing the work
• Coaches and mentors’ growth in crews and encourages Foreman and Craftsman to be mentors
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Construction Industry Knowledge

• Broad understanding of concrete construction experience 

Technological Knowledge

• Computer and mobile device knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products, Field Time and other products used by the Company

Communication and Teamwork Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
• Functions effectively as part of a team

Leadership and Time Management Skills

• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

Additional Skills

• Able to perform duties independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines
• Can follow rules but can show initiative
• Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Ability to lead 6-to-8-man crew 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education

• Associates degree with three (3) years of concrete construction experience  
• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of concrete construction experience 

Work Experience

• Five (5) years' construction experience
• Three (3) years concrete experience

Certifications

• OSHA 10 Certified
• OSHA 30 Certified
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified

Cantera Concrete Company is a privately-held concrete services company that serves customers in the Midwest. Our foundation of success is based on our experienced project teams’ skill and knowledge supported by the latest equipment in construction technology. Cantera Concrete is financially solid with an excellent safety record.

The company leadership has a combined 125+ years of industry experience behind them. As we build on our past success, we continue to develop new and more efficient ways to do our job. Our team has developed proven concrete placement methods to deliver a quality product at a good value. At Cantera, we want our clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to feel secure and know that we endeavor to provide the highest quality concrete placement services possible.

Cantera is a member of the American Subcontractors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, American Society of Concrete Contractors, American Concrete Institute, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. Through these industry associations, Cantera stays connected to industry trends and obtains certifications, training, knowledge, and information to continuously improve quality.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Cantera Concrete Company will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Cantera Concrete Company will be considered the property of Cantera Concrete Company. Cantera Concrete Company will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Cantera Concrete Company will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Cantera Concrete Company only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Cantera Concrete Company from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Cantera Concrete Company Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cantera Concrete Company.

Company Description

Cantera Concrete Company is a privately-held concrete services company that serves customers in the Midwest. Our foundation of success is based on our experienced project teams’ skill and knowledge supported by the latest equipment in construction technology. Cantera Concrete is financially solid with an excellent safety record.The company leadership has a combined 125+ years of industry experience behind them. As we build on our past success, we continue to develop new and more efficient ways to do our job. Our team has developed proven concrete placement methods to deliver a quality product at a good value. At Cantera, we want our clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to feel secure and know that we endeavor to provide the highest quality concrete placement services possible.Cantera is a member of the American Subcontractors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, American Society of Concrete Contractors, American Concrete Institute, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. Through these industry associations, Cantera stays connected to industry trends and obtains certifications, training, knowledge, and information to continuously improve quality.Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and RecruitersCantera Concrete Company will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Cantera Concrete Company will be considered the property of Cantera Concrete Company. Cantera Concrete Company will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Cantera Concrete Company will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Cantera Concrete Company only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Cantera Concrete Company from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Cantera Concrete Company Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cantera Concrete Company.