Turner construction

Union Carpenter Foreman - Evanston, IL

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in carpentry or supervision
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Moderate technical skills with mobile devices and software
  • Proficiency in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) applications
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts
  • OSHA 30-hour certification required
  • Valid driver's license needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct carpenters on job site projects
  • Oversee scheduling, delivery, and quality control of work
  • Perform rough carpentry, logistical work, and cleanup
  • Complete daily time sheets and safety reports
  • Participate in hiring and performance evaluations
  • Resolve staff issues and provide feedback
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and practices

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Financial benefits like 401k plan or Pension
  • Wellness benefits available
  • Offered benefits determined by applicable Trade Union
Full Job Description
Division:
Chicago Main

Project Location(s):
Evanston, IN 47531 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Trade

Education:

Job Family:
Trade

Compensation:
Union Trade

Union Carpenter Foreman responsible for leading, directingand coordinating the work of Turner trade employees. The Carpenter Foreman isresponsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performedand adherence to budget of the project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Be a working foreman while leading carpenters to complete jobsite relatedprojects.
Oversee and making decisions related to the performance of work related toscheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffinglevels.
Possess the skills necessary to complete rough carpentry work, site logisticalwork, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, constructionwaste areas, and jobsite cleanup.
Completes and submits time sheets, daily construction reports, and requiredsafety paperwork daily.
Participate in interviews and recommend hires for trades staff.
Supervise and develop trade employees, as assigned, including providing inputon or completing performance appraisals.
Address staff needs and resolve problems. Provide staff feedback, reward, anddiscipline as required.
Assist in scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment.
Reviews jobsite needs with the superintendents & foreman and coordinatesconstruction.
Participate in the activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
Estimate, inventory, monitor, and request time, staff, material, and equipmentneeded 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 andensuring Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards andall applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security
Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliersand other employees.
Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership indaily operations.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The hourly rate for this position is $61.01 per union agreement. Benefits aredetermined by the applicable Trade Union. Benefits may include medical, dentaland vision coverage, financial benefits such as 401k plan or Pension, andwellness benefits. Contact applicable Unions to learn more about thebenefits offered.

  • Qualifications:
    Minimum of five (5) years' experience or equivalent combination of education,training, and exposure to supervisory responsibilities.
    Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
    Moderate technical abilities including the utilization of a smart phone/tabletand supported software
    Proficiency in EH&S applications.
    Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings,specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
    Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage, communicateeffectively in emergency situations and understand written safety instructionsfrom tool and equipment manufacturers.
    OSHA 30-hour certification
    Valid driver's license
    Physical Demands:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto 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, depthperception, and focus
    Hearing abilities required include Hearing abilities required with or withoutthe use of an aide
    Work Environment:
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of thosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where theemployee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumesor airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock.The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee isrequired to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, andapplicable laws.

About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
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