Carpenter Foreman

Primary Purpose Of The Position

Responsible for providing oversight to multiple crews on the project. Work with subcontractors on scheduling and managing the crew’s work tasks. Ensure the project's quality and safety and ensure that all necessary materials are available when needed.

The base compensation range for this role is $34-44 per hour. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors, including an individual’s knowledge, skill, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. 

Expectations Of All Team Members

At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles – Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What’s Possible – in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.  

All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson’s values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.  

Key Result Areas (Essential Functions)

1. Ensure proper IWP is in place and understood by their crew
2. Examine blueprints to determine the dimensions of structure
3. Lay out floor-plan and cabinetwork using tape, framing square and calipers
4. Select materials and structural units, such as lumber, prefabricated doors, cabinets of wood or plastic, paneling, and inspects them to ensure conformance with provisions of building code and local ordinance
5. Determine sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly and erection of structure
6. Assign workers to such tasks as cutting material to size, building concrete forms, erecting wooden framework, and laying flooring
7. Inspect work performed by subcontractors including ductwork, wiring and pipe installations, to ensure conformance with specifications
8. Install doors, builds stairs and lays hardwood floors
9. Shooting grades and elevations
10. Unload, handle, stockpile and erect of all pre-fabricated materials
11. Order necessary materials in advance or before running out of supplies

12. Concrete And Rough Carpentry:

    1. Hand Set Walls

    2. Footings

    3. Set gang wall forms

    4. Structural Concrete Decks

    5. Slab on metal deck and grade

    6. Concrete Columns

    7. Drywall

13. Finish carpentry, doors and hardware
    1. Set door frames, hang doors, and install hardware
    2. Finish carpentry: install toilet accessories, hand rails, corner guards, toilet partitions, lockers, upper cabinets, lower cabinets, countertops, wall paneling systems, coffered ceiling systems and running trim
14. Train craft and foreman on job procedures
15. Supervise crews – daily progress checks, verifying safety, quality and productivity
16. Assign workers to required task for the day
17. Verify timecards are filled out correctly at the end of the day
18. Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
19. Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
20. All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

1. Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
2. Ability to picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams
3. Some ability to read plans
4. Ability to operate equipment such as: table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging and form systems

5. Strong Teamwork Orientation

6. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills

7. Detail Orientation

8. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequency codes: (A) Always, (F) Frequently, (O) Occasionally, (N) Never Frequency
• A - See (naturally or corrected)
• A - Hear (naturally or corrected)
• A - Traverse construction site daily

A - Balance

A - Manual dexterity

A - Arm steadiness

A - Dirt

F - Heat/Cold

F - Excessive noise

A - Dust

O - Grease/Oil

O - Vibration

F - Heights

O - Confined spaces

O - Sitting

A - Standing

A - Walking

F - Crouching/Stooping

F - Kneeling/Squatting

F - Climbing

A - Repetitive hand/arm/leg movements

F - Lifting/Carrying Up to 50lbs

O - Lifting/Carrying 50lbs+

F - Pushing/Pulling Up to 50lbs

O - Pushing/Pulling 50lbs+

F - Reaching (high or low)

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with the assistance of another team member or equipment.

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

Education And Experience Requirements

A. Minimum 6 year of related experience

Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefit program to team members and their families to support their health, build long term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. 

•  Benefits offered to non-union craft team members include: 
• Paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability 
• Medical, Pharmacy, vision  
• Life insurance 
• Retirement 401k 
• EAP and mental health resources 

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position 

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.