Position Description: Responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the work of Turner trade employees. The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project. Reports to: Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Executive, and Trades Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Be a working foreman while leading carpenters to complete jobsite related projects.
Oversee and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
Possess the skills necessary to complete rough carpentry work, site logistical work, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, construction waste areas, and jobsite cleanup.
Completes and submits time sheets, daily construction reports, and required safety paperwork daily.
Participate in interviews and recommend hires for trades staff.
Supervise and develop trade employees, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
Address staff needs and resolve problems. Provide staff feedback, reward, and discipline as required.
Assist in scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment.
Reviews jobsite needs with the superintendents & foreman and coordinates construction.
Participate in the activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
Estimate, inventory, monitor, and request time, staff, material, and equipment needed to complete work.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skidsteer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist
Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required and ensuring Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security
Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS CONSTANTLY FREQUENTLY OCCASSIONALLY
Standing X
Walking X
Combined Standing/Walking X
Sitting X
Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Weights
Under 25 lbs X
25-50 lbs X
Over 50 lbs X
Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Ranges
Reaching above shoulder height X
Reaching below shoulder height X
Bending/Twisting neck X
Bending at waist (forward & sideways) X
Balancing X
Pushing/Pulling X
Squatting X
Kneeling X
Climbing X
Crawling X
Repetitive Motion X
Hand / Wrist Flexion - Extension X
Noise / Dust / Chemical Exposures X
Confined Space Hazards X
Working on Heights X ADDITIONAL DEMANDS
Vision abilities required include Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus
Hearing abilities required include Hearing abilities required with or without the use of an aide
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
**May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor |
Turner Construction Company
Sep 15, 2026 