Foreman Carpenter

Description

Nichols Contracting (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Royal Palm Beach, FL, and Orlando, FL, and a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

The Foreman Carpenter will supervise, schedule, and coordinate the work of employees in relevant construction and extraction roles.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Guides, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of construction staff, contractors, and suppliers; ensures work is completed on schedule.
• Provides job evaluations based on performance and goals set by immediate supervisors in a timely and constructive manner.
• Recommends promotions and salary increases based on observed job performance.
• Ensures each assigned construction laborer follows all safety standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the project/worksite, ensuring safety standards are followed and quality work is being performed in a timely manner.
• Determines project requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers, based on given project specifications such as blueprints.
• Performs daily walkthroughs of project/work site to confirm availability and use of proper materials and tools; recognizes and promptly addresses issues so that work can continue on schedule.
• Resolves problems and coordinates activities for the job through collaboration and communication with other management or technical staff and contractors.
• Conducts audits and quality assurance tests of work and safety matters.
• Identifies and recommends solutions for production problems, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of construction trades and extraction work.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in projects.
• Ability to read blueprints and other reports outlining specifications.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of related experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse the worksite in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to make inspections.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Some travel may be required.