Travelling Carpenter Foreman
Trimerge Construction Group LLC, Gulf Shores, AL, United States
Travelling Carpenter Foreman
Are you a natural leader who takes pride in hands‑on craftsmanship? At Trimerge Construction Group, we believe in building people as much as we build structures. We are looking for an experienced and driven Traveling Carpenter Foreman who can lead from the front, possessing expert technical skills, advanced blueprint reading capabilities, and the ability to motivate a crew to deliver world‑class commercial renovations. If you are ready to take ownership of a job site and apply your skills within a company that invests in its leaders, we want to hear from you.
Benefits: a consistent schedule with overtime potential, paths for career advancement based on performance, company‑provided lodging, and a $50 daily per diem to cover expenses while on the road.
Job Responsibilities
Crew Leadership & Mentorship:
Direct the daily activities of the carpentry crew, delegate tasks, enforce productivity goals, and mentor less experienced laborers to improve their skills and efficiency.
High‑Level Execution:
Lead by example as a working foreman, performing complex carpentry tasks yourself, especially high‑end finish work, door/hardware installation, millwork, and specialty fixture setups.
Advanced Layout & Planning:
Interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and specifications to perform complex layouts, anticipate material needs, dimension discrepancies, and workflow conflicts before they delay the project.
Production Management:
Ensure the project stays on schedule by managing crew productivity and coordinating daily with the Site Supervisor to hit critical milestones.
Quality Assurance:
Enforce Trimerge’s standards for excellence, perform regular inspections of the crew’s work to ensure all installations are defect‑free and meet client specifications without the need for rework.
Safety Enforcement:
Champion a safety‑first culture, conduct daily safety briefings, identify hazards, and ensure strict adherence to OSHA and company protocols for the entire team.
Problem Solving & Communication:
Serve as the liaison between the crew and the Site Supervisor, proactively identify site issues and propose practical solutions to keep the project moving.
Material Management:
Assist in verifying material deliveries, managing site inventory, and minimizing waste.
Job Qualifications
Experience:
7+ years of commercial carpentry experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory or lead role is a firm requirement.
Technical Mastery:
Deep knowledge of commercial construction materials, methods, and tools, demonstrating expertise in both rough framing and high‑end finish carpentry (millwork, casework, hardware).
Blueprint Proficiency:
Advanced ability to read and interpret commercial construction blueprints, drawings, and specs is mandatory.
Math & Layout:
Superior measurement and construction math skills for complex layouts.
Leadership Skills:
Ability to build respect, resolve conflicts, and motivate a team under tight deadlines.
Safety Knowledge:
Strong understanding of job site safety requirements; OSHA 30 certification is preferred (OSHA 10 required).
Physical Requirements:
Good physical condition, dexterity, and the ability to perform manual labor alongside the crew.
Travel:
Willingness and ability to travel extensively for extended periods is a firm requirement.
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Are you a natural leader who takes pride in hands‑on craftsmanship? At Trimerge Construction Group, we believe in building people as much as we build structures. We are looking for an experienced and driven Traveling Carpenter Foreman who can lead from the front, possessing expert technical skills, advanced blueprint reading capabilities, and the ability to motivate a crew to deliver world‑class commercial renovations. If you are ready to take ownership of a job site and apply your skills within a company that invests in its leaders, we want to hear from you.
Benefits: a consistent schedule with overtime potential, paths for career advancement based on performance, company‑provided lodging, and a $50 daily per diem to cover expenses while on the road.
Job Responsibilities
Crew Leadership & Mentorship:
Direct the daily activities of the carpentry crew, delegate tasks, enforce productivity goals, and mentor less experienced laborers to improve their skills and efficiency.
High‑Level Execution:
Lead by example as a working foreman, performing complex carpentry tasks yourself, especially high‑end finish work, door/hardware installation, millwork, and specialty fixture setups.
Advanced Layout & Planning:
Interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and specifications to perform complex layouts, anticipate material needs, dimension discrepancies, and workflow conflicts before they delay the project.
Production Management:
Ensure the project stays on schedule by managing crew productivity and coordinating daily with the Site Supervisor to hit critical milestones.
Quality Assurance:
Enforce Trimerge’s standards for excellence, perform regular inspections of the crew’s work to ensure all installations are defect‑free and meet client specifications without the need for rework.
Safety Enforcement:
Champion a safety‑first culture, conduct daily safety briefings, identify hazards, and ensure strict adherence to OSHA and company protocols for the entire team.
Problem Solving & Communication:
Serve as the liaison between the crew and the Site Supervisor, proactively identify site issues and propose practical solutions to keep the project moving.
Material Management:
Assist in verifying material deliveries, managing site inventory, and minimizing waste.
Job Qualifications
Experience:
7+ years of commercial carpentry experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory or lead role is a firm requirement.
Technical Mastery:
Deep knowledge of commercial construction materials, methods, and tools, demonstrating expertise in both rough framing and high‑end finish carpentry (millwork, casework, hardware).
Blueprint Proficiency:
Advanced ability to read and interpret commercial construction blueprints, drawings, and specs is mandatory.
Math & Layout:
Superior measurement and construction math skills for complex layouts.
Leadership Skills:
Ability to build respect, resolve conflicts, and motivate a team under tight deadlines.
Safety Knowledge:
Strong understanding of job site safety requirements; OSHA 30 certification is preferred (OSHA 10 required).
Physical Requirements:
Good physical condition, dexterity, and the ability to perform manual labor alongside the crew.
Travel:
Willingness and ability to travel extensively for extended periods is a firm requirement.
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