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Plan, organize, supervise, and complete rough carpentry projects and related tasks for building construction projects. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Turner Trade rough carpenter employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- Function as working foreman while leading and supervising Rough Carpenters and/or Laborers to perform work including but not limited to building walkways, structures, enclosures, railings, stairs, temporary doors/openings, items required for site safety, and other temporary means for construction or site requirements.
- Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate the highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
- Fully comprehend scopes of work and lead teams to complete installation.
- Review construction documents to coordinate and plan rough carpentry construction ahead of work going in place.
- Conceptualize required rough carpentry items and project requirements to build and direct team to safely construct required rough carpentry items.
- Oversee completion of rough carpentry work including but not limited to building walkways, structures, enclosures, railings, stairs, temporary doors/openings, items required for site safety, and other temporary means for construction or site requirements.
- Direct team to gather and transport materials, take measurements, cut materials, and install materials as related to rough carpentry assignments.
- Assess identified jobsite hazards and direct team to use carpentry skills to correct problems.
- Oversee and make decisions related to performance of work and review jobsite needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
- Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
- Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
- Develop rough carpentry work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
- Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
- Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
- Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
- Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
- Walk with inspectors for inspections, document inspectors’ comments in Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) or other required reports, fix deficiencies (prior to putting work in place), and document corrections made to deficiencies.
- Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
- Collaborate with EH&S and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
- Guide assigned Trade teams to conduct and participate in daily Pre-Task Plans.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
- Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
- Strong planning and analysis skills
- Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
- Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
- Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
- Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
- Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
- Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as applicable to operate equipment and/or travel as needed using personal or company vehicles
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs, reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, repetitive motion confined space hazards, hand/wrist flexion extension,,exposures to noise/dust/chemicals and working on heights. Frequently: Lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs. Occasionally: Sitting and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Plan, organize, supervise, and complete rough carpentry projects and related tasks for building construction projects. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Turner Trade rough carpenter employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- Function as working foreman while leading and supervising Rough Carpenters and/or Laborers to perform work including but not limited to building walkways, structures, enclosures, railings, stairs, temporary doors/openings, items required for site safety, and other temporary means for construction or site requirements.
- Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate the highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
- Fully comprehend scopes of work and lead teams to complete installation.
- Review construction documents to coordinate and plan rough carpentry construction ahead of work going in place.
- Conceptualize required rough carpentry items and project requirements to build and direct team to safely construct required rough carpentry items.
- Oversee completion of rough carpentry work including but not limited to building walkways, structures, enclosures, railings, stairs, temporary doors/openings, items required for site safety, and other temporary means for construction or site requirements.
- Direct team to gather and transport materials, take measurements, cut materials, and install materials as related to rough carpentry assignments.
- Assess identified jobsite hazards and direct team to use carpentry skills to correct problems.
- Oversee and make decisions related to performance of work and review jobsite needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
- Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
- Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
- Develop rough carpentry work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
- Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
- Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
- Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
- Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
- Walk with inspectors for inspections, document inspectors’ comments in Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) or other required reports, fix deficiencies (prior to putting work in place), and document corrections made to deficiencies.
- Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
- Collaborate with EH&S and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
- Guide assigned Trade teams to conduct and participate in daily Pre-Task Plans.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
- Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
- Strong planning and analysis skills
- Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
- Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
- Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
- Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
- Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
- Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as applicable to operate equipment and/or travel as needed using personal or company vehicles
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs, reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, repetitive motion confined space hazards, hand/wrist flexion extension,,exposures to noise/dust/chemicals and working on heights. Frequently: Lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs. Occasionally: Sitting and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in carpenter foreman jobs.
- 5 or more years of carpentry experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification
- Experience scheduling daily crew tasks and coordinating with general contractors
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and common framing or finish techniques
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between job sites as required
Tips for Your Carpenter Foreman Job Search
Quantify your crew leadership on your resume
List the number of carpenters you've directly supervised and the scale of projects you've overseen. Hiring managers for foreman roles care more about your coordination and accountability than a list of tools you can operate.
Highlight your blueprint and scheduling fluency
Foreman postings consistently ask for the ability to read structural drawings and sequence daily work. Call out specific software or methods you use to plan crew tasks, manage material deliveries, and hit project milestones on time.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists carpenter foreman openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your trade specialty
Filter openings by the type of work you know best, whether that is rough framing, interior finish, concrete formwork, or millwork. Applying to roles that match your specialty makes your experience land immediately with the hiring team.
Prepare a site-safety answer before your interview
Almost every carpenter foreman interview includes a question about how you enforce safety standards on your crew. Have a ready example of a hazard you identified, how you addressed it, and what the outcome was for the project.
Negotiate scope, not just base pay
When an offer comes in, ask about overtime structure, per diem for travel projects, and tool allowances. These add up fast in construction and are often more flexible than the base rate when you open the conversation directly.
Carpenter Foreman Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most carpenter foremans?
Brasfield & Gorrie, DN, and Mortenson Construction are hiring the most carpenter foremans right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with regional construction cycles, so checking back regularly will surface new openings as they post.
How many carpenter foreman jobs are remote?
About 0% of carpenter foreman openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how site-dependent most of the work is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are estimating, project scheduling, and material takeoffs for foremen who have moved into hybrid coordinator roles.
How do you become a carpenter foreman?
Start by building several years of hands-on carpentry experience across different project types so you understand the full scope of what you'll be directing. Take on informal leadership whenever you can, coordinating small crews or guiding apprentices. Earning an OSHA safety certification signals readiness for supervisory responsibility. When you apply, make sure your resume shows specific examples of crew coordination, not just tools and techniques.
Can you get hired as a carpenter foreman with limited supervisory experience?
Yes, some employers will consider candidates who have strong trade skills but limited formal supervisory history, especially on smaller residential or remodeling projects. Frame any informal leadership you have done, such as mentoring apprentices or running a small crew for a day, as direct evidence. Earning your OSHA 30 certification before applying also signals that you are ready to step up into a foreman role.
What does the carpenter foreman interview process look like?
Most carpenter foreman interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your trade background and the types of projects you've led. An in-person interview typically follows, where you'll walk through how you manage a crew, handle schedule conflicts, and enforce safety standards on site. Some employers ask you to review a set of blueprints or describe how you'd sequence a specific phase of work to assess your planning ability before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to carpenter foreman jobs?
You can find and apply to carpenter foreman jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles that match your trade specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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