Carpenter Foreman — Night Shift

About This Role

Night-shift carpenter foreman needed in Abilene, TX to lead carpentry crews and ensure quality and safety on after-hours work. You’ll run the night trade operations, keep jobs on schedule, inspect completed work, and coordinate directly with project management during handoffs. This role is hands-on leadership: you must be comfortable supervising and supporting a crew, reading plans, laying out work, and stepping in to complete carpentry tasks when needed. Ideal candidates have foreman-level experience, strong communication skills, and a track record enforcing safety and quality on commercial and residential sites. Competitive pay with night differential and overtime available; immediate starts considered for qualified applicants.

What You'll Do

• • Supervise and coordinate all night-shift carpentry activities and crew assignments
• • Perform site layout, measuring, cutting, and general framing/finish carpentry as needed
• • Inspect work for quality and adherence to plans, report defects, and ensure corrections
• • Enforce safety procedures, oversee scaffolding installation/use, and perform daily site safety checks
• • Lead, train, and support crew members; manage timecards, work progress, and material needs
• • Communicate night progress, issues, and handoffs clearly to project management and day crews

What We're Looking For

• • Minimum 5 years carpentry experience with prior foreman/supervisor or lead role
• • Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
• • Skilled in rough and finish carpentry, framing, site layout, measuring, and cutting
• • Experience with scaffolding systems, construction methods, materials, and work inspection
• • Proven leadership and team-management skills with clear verbal and written communication
• • Commitment to enforcing safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized jobsite

Qualifications

• • OSHA 10 (required) or OSHA 30 preferred
• • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites
• • Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• • First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• • Proficient English for clear verbal and written communication

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay with night shift differential and overtime pay
• • Steady, consistent night schedule for dependable weekly hours
• • Paid time off and holiday pay eligibility
• • Company-provided PPE and basic tools allowance or tool reimbursement
• • Training support and opportunities for trade certifications

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