Lead Carpenter / Construction Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Carpenter / Construction Foreman

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM start time, 10-hour shifts

Overtime: 50+ Hours per Week

We're seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter / Foreman to join our growing team. This individual will lead crews in performing a wide variety of carpentry and construction projects while ensuring quality workmanship, safety, and productivity on every job site. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, solid carpentry experience, and a willingness to learn our processes and company approach to project execution. We're looking for someone who can lead by example, develop team members, and help drive successful project outcomes.

• Lead and supervise carpentry crews on residential, commercial, and agricultural construction projects
• Coordinate daily work activities to ensure projects remain on schedule
• Perform and oversee rough and finish carpentry work
• Ensure job site safety, quality standards, and productivity expectations are met
• Communicate effectively with project managers, customers, subcontractors, and team members
• Train and mentor carpenters and laborers
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently
• Travel to various project locations as needed

• 4+ years of general carpentry experience
• Experience with both rough and finish carpentry
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness and ability to obtain a CDL (company assistance provided)
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift, carry, and perform physical construction tasks
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time

• Siding repair and installation
• Roofing repair
• Window and door installation/service
• Hardware installation
• Interior and exterior trim work
• General building maintenance and repairs

• Sheet metal experience
• Pole barn construction experience
• Structural steel experience
• Steel stud framing experience

• Competitive pay: $30 - $35 per hour
• Employee-owned company
• Employee profit-sharing and stock incentive opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Comprehensive health and benefits package
• CDL assistance and development opportunities
• Long-term career growth with a stable and growing organization

We're looking for more than just an experienced carpenter. We want a leader who takes pride in their work, communicates effectively, supports their team, and is eager to learn how our company operates. If you're looking for a career with ownership opportunities, strong benefits, and the chance to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to build your future with an employee-owned company that invests in its people.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Watertown, SD.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Watertown, SD.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Watertown,SD.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.