About this role
Hands-on lead carpenter foreman needed to supervise and perform concrete forming across projects nationwide. You’ll run formwork for columns, walls, slabs and footings, set and strip forms, handle bracing and shoring, and direct a crew of carpenters and laborers. This is a hands-on foreman role: you’ll both lead and work alongside the crew to meet pour schedules and quality standards. Expect to travel to regional job sites and work a construction schedule with extended hours during pours. You’ll be responsible for daily crew planning, reading and implementing technical drawings, coordinating with concrete crews and inspectors, and enforcing job-site safety and quality. Site-specific training and PPE are provided on assignment.
What you'll do
- Lead and supervise a crew of carpenters and laborers; assign daily tasks and monitor productivity
- Lay out, build, set, brace, and strip formwork for columns, walls, slabs and footings per drawings
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings; translate plans into accurate field layout
- Plan and coordinate pour sequences with concrete crews, schedule crew shifts, and manage pour logistics
- Inspect forms and hardware for quality and compliance; make adjustments and document issues
- Enforce site safety, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with site-specific safety requirements
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of hands-on concrete formwork carpentry with proven foreman/lead experience
- Strong blueprint reading and technical drawing interpretation skills
- Ability to set, brace, and strip forms; install ties and coordinate with rebar crews
- Experience planning and coordinating concrete pours and crew schedules
- Available for travel to regional sites, able to work extended hours during pours, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Clear communicator with the ability to lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain job-site discipline
Qualifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening
- Proven ability to read and apply technical drawings and layout instructions
- Spanish language skills a plus; must be physically able to lift, climb, and work in varied conditions
What we offer
- Health, dental and vision insurance options
- Retirement savings plan (401k) and enrollment opportunities
- Paid time off and company-observed holidays
- Travel per diem or lodging support for out-of-area assignments
- Opportunities for steady, multi-site work, overtime, and advancement
- Training and certification support plus tools allowance or reimbursement
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