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David Careers

Carpenter Foreman

Posted 6 days ago

skillitCartersville (GA)
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors

SENIORITY

Mid

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About the role

About this role: Hands-on Carpenter Foreman needed in Cartersville, GA to lead carpentry crews performing concrete formwork on commercial or civil projects. This is a field-based role that combines crew leadership, hands-on form carpentry, and coordination with site superintendents to ensure safe, accurate concrete placements. You will direct day-to-day formwork activities: assign tasks, verify layout and form assembly, inspect work for quality, and maintain schedule and materials flow. Expect an early-start, full-time construction schedule with overtime and occasional weekend work as project demands require.
What you'll do:
  • Lead and supervise carpentry crews installing concrete formwork; set daily tasks and monitor productivity
  • Lay out, build, adjust, strip, and repair forms per plans and specifications
  • Read and interpret drawings, stakes, elevations, and layout marks; ensure form tolerances are met
  • Coordinate with superintendents, concrete crews, and inspectors to plan pours and sequencing
  • Enforce site safety, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure PPE and safe work practices are followed
  • Track crew hours, report progress, inspect quality, and manage on-site materials and small tools
What we're looking for:
  • Proven experience leading formwork crews on commercial or civil concrete projects
  • Strong hands-on carpentry skills with concrete formwork, layout, and shoring systems
  • Ability to read construction drawings and set accurate layout for forms
  • Leadership and crew management: assign work, coach apprentices, and maintain crew performance
  • Familiar with on-site foreman duties: scheduling, timekeeping, and basic reporting
  • Comfortable working in outdoor conditions and performing physical labor
Qualifications:
  • Journeyman carpenter certification or equivalent field experienceOSHA 10 (or OSHA 30 preferred) card
  • First Aid/CPR certification preferred
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to Cartersville jobsite
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screen
  • English required for on-site communication; Spanish a plus
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