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Foreman · Infrastructure · Full Time

Carpenter Foreman

Ames ConstructionPoint Pleasant, WV

  • Pay not posted
  • Travel between job sites may be required; subsequent projects may be nationally based

Lead carpentry crews on highway, bridge, and heavy civil projects in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with potential nationwide project assignments.

Type
Full Time
Sector
Infrastructure
Travel
Travel between job sites may be required; subsequent projects may be nationally based

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About the role

Job Summary

Lead carpentry crews and oversee daily field work on heavy civil construction projects in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Ensure crews complete work safely, to project requirements, and on schedule.

Project Details

The initial project is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with work on highways, roadways, bridges, and other heavy civil infrastructure. Future project locations may be nationwide.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise crews on site and promote safe work practices.
  • Review project plans and specifications, coordinate daily activities with project management, and support production goals.
  • Oversee assigned excavation work and apply survey information and grade staking.
  • Prepare daily field reports, review weekly timecards, and address field issues.
  • Coordinate with superintendents, project engineers, and other project team members.

Required Experience

  • Knowledge of carpentry practices, including formwork, concrete construction, and layout.
  • Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings, and understand grades, elevations, and layout.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA standards and safe construction practices.
  • Experience using carpentry tools and construction equipment, with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver's license required; ability to work outdoors in varied weather and perform physical construction work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

  • Work takes place on active construction sites, with exposure to weather, heavy equipment, traffic, and other job-site hazards.
  • Schedules may include extended hours, early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
  • Personal protective equipment is required at job sites.

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