Carpenter Foreman 1

Job Summary:

As a Carpenter Foreman 1, you’ll take the lead in managing a specialty trim crew, driving quality work, and keeping projects on track. This hands-on role combines leadership and craftsmanship — guiding team members, coordinating tasks, and ensuring safety and precision on every job site. It’s a chance to put your expertise to work while building results you can be proud of.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Lead and mentor self-perform crew members, setting production goals and resolving conflicts.
•  Plan and schedule daily activities, ensuring efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment.
•  Manage, productivity requirements, and material or consumables procurement.
•  Track schedules with 3-week look-aheads and participate in weekly foreman meetings.
•  Enforce safety protocols, lead toolbox talks, and complete hazard analyses.
•  Monitor and ensure quality control for all self-perform work.
•  Maintain tools, equipment, and accurate records, including time entry and as-built updates.
•  Support other crews and complete additional tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

•  High school diploma or equivalent required.
•  5+ years of experience working in carpentry or related experience required; other relevant experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•  Strong understanding of OSHA and Hutton safety protocols (OSHA 10 certified; fall protection competent).
•  Proven ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with teams and trade partners.
•  Understanding of general construction build sequence.• Skilled in blueprint and shop drawing interpretation, layout accuracy, and trim carpentry techniques.
•  Proficient in using hand and power tools, including levels, lasers, drills, and sanders, etc.
•  Certified to operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and scissor lifts.
•  Reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
•  Detail-oriented with experience in repetitive tasks and training others. 

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•  Prior experience working in commercial construction environments with children present.
•  Ability to track budgets.
•  Ability to perform Takeoff
•  Familiarity with Bluebeam/ digital blueprints.
•  OSHA 30 Certification.
•  Bilingual – Spanish/English

Work Environment:

•  You will work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
•  Work may require night shift/travel.
•  Jobsite could be noisy and/or dusty.

Physical Requirements:

•  Able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Lift, push or pull materials weighing up to 80 lbs. (25 lbs. consistently).
• Walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and squat in cramped or awkward positions on a frequent basis.
• Climb to unlimited heights on ladders or scaffolds.
• Operate machinery that vibrates (drills, sanders, jackhammers, etc.) on a repetitive basis.
• Perform tasks that require gross and fine hand motions and coordination.
• Perform tasks that require clear and sharp vision.

Hutton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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