Carpenter Foreman

Company: Massman Construction Co.
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:

For this project, interested candidates who are not currently union members will be referred to the appropriate union for more information about this job opportunity.


Primary Purpose
The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for overseeing and leading a team of carpenters and other construction workers in the installation and maintenance of structural woodwork on heavy civil construction projects. This includes bridges, highways, tunnels, dams, and other large-scale infrastructure projects. The foreman ensures that all work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.


Essential Job Functions

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• Supervise and lead a team of carpenters and laborers, ensuring efficient workflow and quality craftsmanship
  
• Assign tasks, provide on-the-job training, and monitor employee performance
  
• Foster a positive, productive, and safe work environment.
  
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other construction staff to review blueprints, plans, and specifications
  
• Ensure that carpentry work is completed according to project plans, schedules, and specifications
  
• Order materials and ensure proper inventory control for all carpentry-related supplies
  
• Oversee the construction and installation of formwork, framing, wooden structures, and other carpentry elements
  
• Ensure proper use of power tools, hand tools, and equipment for formwork, scaffolding, and structural woodwork
  
• Install, repair, and maintain structural elements like beams, columns, and trusses
  
• Monitor safety equipment usage and ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times
  
• Inspect work for accuracy, quality, and conformance to blueprints and engineering specifications.
  
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
  
• Address and resolve conflicts or issues that arise among workers or with the project itself
  
• Make decisions in a timely manner to keep the project on schedule
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
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  • Proven experience in heavy civil construction carpentry, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
    
  • Extensive knowledge of carpentry techniques, materials, and tools used in heavy civil construction
    
  • Strong understanding of safety regulations and codes relevant to heavy civil projects
    
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and project plans
    
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
    
    
    
    Physical Requirements
    
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    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit.
      
    • Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.
      
    • Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
      
      
      
      This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Massman Construction Co., with or without notice.
      
      
      Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
      It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.
      
      
      E-Verify Statement
      This Employer Participates in E-Verify.

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