Carpenter Foreman

Job Title: Carpenter Foreman
Job Description

The Carpenter Foreman leads self-perform construction activities on light-commercial and commercial projects across a variety of industries. This role combines hands-on carpentry and general construction work with field leadership, material and equipment coordination, and real-time tracking of budgets and schedules. The Carpenter Foreman ensures work meets quality, safety, and project requirements while guiding on-site crews and supporting subcontracted vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide self-perform services on assigned projects, including selective demolition, progress clean-up, and final cleaning assistance.
• Perform rough carpentry, including rough framing and wall layout, ensuring structures meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Execute finish carpentry, including installation of trim, crown, casework, and other finish components with a high level of craftsmanship.
• Install commercial doors and hardware in accordance with plans, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Perform drywall patching, finishing, and painting to deliver clean, finished surfaces ready for turnover.
• Complete miscellaneous flooring work and vinyl base patching as required by project scope.
• Install building specialties and accessories according to project drawings and schedules.
• Install suspended ceiling grid and acoustic ceiling tile (ACT) systems accurately and efficiently.
• Quantify, order, and track materials required for project-specific duties, ensuring timely availability of supplies.
• Return unused materials when feasible or coordinate storage for future use on other projects to minimize waste.
• Quantify, order, and track company-owned and rental equipment needed for project-specific tasks.
• Coordinate the timely return of equipment to off-site locations to prevent unnecessary storage of unused equipment on-site.
• Review and understand the contract scope of work for each assigned project and identify deviations or changes.
• Report potential and confirmed change orders in real time to the assigned Project Manager for timely processing.
• Review self-perform budgets with the assigned Project Manager and/or Superintendent and understand labor cost expectations.
• Track self-perform labor hours and productivity against the project budget in real time throughout each project.
• Review and understand the project schedule for each assigned project and plan work activities to meet milestones.
• Coordinate sequencing of self-perform tasks with other trades and subcontractors to support overall project progress.
• Assist in the procurement of project-specific building permits when necessary, supporting compliance with local regulations.
• Lead on-site self-perform crews, providing direction, coaching, and support to ensure safe and efficient work.
• Coordinate and collaborate with subcontracted vendors on-site to align work scopes and maintain quality and schedule.
• Perform work across multiple sectors, including convenience stores, general commercial, grocery stores, health care, manufacturing, multi-family, commercial office spaces, restaurant, retail, and senior housing projects.
• Maintain a safety-first approach on all job sites, promoting adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with project teams through clear verbal updates and accurate written documentation.
• Apply problem-solving skills to address field issues, constraints, and unexpected conditions as they arise.

Essential Skills

• 3 to 5 years of carpentry experience on light-commercial and commercial projects.
• Strong construction and carpentry skills, including framing, rough carpentry, and finish carpentry.
• Hands-on experience with selective demolition, progress clean-up, and final cleaning assistance.
• Proficiency in rough framing and wall layout for commercial and light-commercial structures.
• Experience in finish carpentry, including crown, trim, and casework installation.
• Ability to install commercial doors and hardware in accordance with project requirements.
• Experience with drywall patching, finishing, and painting.
• Knowledge of concrete-related work as it relates to carpentry and general construction tasks.
• Proficiency with hand tools and construction tools commonly used in carpentry and general construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Base understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPFP) systems.
• Safety-first mentality supported by OSHA 10 training (with OSHA 30 preferred).
• Strong organizational skills to manage materials, equipment, and labor effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with project teams and vendors.
• Proficient problem-solving skills to resolve field issues and adapt to changing site conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a self-starting leader of on-site self-perform crews and subcontracted vendors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 safety certification required; OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Experience working in diverse sectors such as convenience stores, general commercial, grocery stores, health care, manufacturing, multi-family, commercial office spaces, restaurant, retail, and senior housing.
• Experience installing specialties, suspended ceiling grid, and acoustic ceiling tile (ACT) systems.
• Familiarity with quantifying, ordering, and tracking construction materials and equipment.
• Experience tracking self-perform labor against project budgets and schedules.
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional construction environment that values safety, craftsmanship, and accountability. The organization offers exposure to a wide variety of project types and sectors, providing opportunities to broaden your skills and experience. Field leaders are trusted with real responsibility for budgets, schedules, and on-site coordination, creating a setting where your expertise and initiative are recognized. You will work with teams that emphasize clear communication, organized project delivery, and a strong safety culture, supporting both your professional growth and day-to-day success on site.

Work Environment

The role operates on commercial, multi-family, hotel, office, agricultural, retail, and similar work sites. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to varying weather and site conditions. Projects span sectors such as convenience stores, general commercial buildings, grocery stores, health care facilities, manufacturing plants, multi-family housing, commercial office spaces, restaurants, retail spaces, and senior housing. The position is field-based and hands-on, requiring regular use of hand tools, power tools, construction equipment, and materials handling processes. Work conditions may include active construction areas, varying noise levels, and coordination with multiple trades and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reedsburg, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reedsburg,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.