Carpenter

Job Title: Carpenter Mechanic / Junior Foreman

Job Description

This short-term role combines skilled commercial carpentry work with junior foreman responsibilities on an active construction project. You will perform hands-on carpentry tasks while supporting daily crew coordination, scheduling, quality control, and safety. The position is ideal for an experienced carpenter who is ready to step into a leadership track, maintain high standards of productivity and workmanship, and contribute to the successful delivery of a fast-moving project.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled commercial carpentry work, including installation/cutting of ceiling tiles, framing, blocking, doors, hardware installation, and finish carpentry.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to plan and execute work accurately.
• Assist with daily crew coordination, including organizing tasks, supporting scheduling, and helping maintain workflow on site.
• Support quality control by monitoring workmanship, verifying that work meets project specifications, and addressing issues promptly.
• Promote and help enforce construction safety practices, ensuring adherence to site safety rules and procedures.
• Manage materials and layout, including organizing deliveries, staging materials, and planning efficient use of resources.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and meeting project deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, subcontractors, and crews to coordinate work and resolve field issues.
• Contribute to maintaining a fast-paced environment focused on schedule adherence and high-quality workmanship.
• Use basic construction technology tools such as email, daily logs, and scheduling applications to document work and support project tracking.

Essential Skills

• 310+ years of carpentry experience, preferably in commercial construction.
• Proficiency in commercial carpentry, including framing, blocking, doors, hardware, and finish carpentry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents.
• Experience in construction leadership, such as foreman, lead carpenter, or crew lead roles (preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices and the ability to apply them on an active job site.
• Capability to manage materials and perform accurate layout for carpentry tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with supervisors, subcontractors, and construction crews.
• Basic familiarity with plumbing in a construction context.
• Basic construction technology skills, including use of email, daily logs, and scheduling applications.
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification preferred.
• Prior experience as a foreman, lead carpenter, or crew lead is a plus.
• Experience on commercial, institutional, healthcare, airport, data center, or industrial projects is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to support project scheduling, quality control, and safety initiatives.
• Interest in developing leadership and project management skills on active construction projects.

Why Work Here?

You will join a fast-moving project where your contributions have immediate impact and where you can actively grow into a foreman-level role. The environment offers competitive compensation, strong potential for future project opportunities, and the chance to work alongside experienced construction professionals. You will have meaningful opportunities to develop leadership and project management skills while expanding your experience on complex commercial projects.

Work Environment

This role is based on an active commercial construction site with both indoor and outdoor work depending on the project phase. You will stand for extended periods, lift materials, climb ladders, and operate construction tools throughout the day. The site operates in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes schedule adherence, safety, and high-quality workmanship. Work is hands-on and physically demanding, with regular interaction among field crews, subcontractors, and supervisors in a professional construction setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $40.00/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 position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway,NJ.

About Aerotek

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.