Carpenter Foreman

Kraemer North America is currently looking for a Carpenter Foreman to join our team in our Upper Midwest Region - MN area. The Carpenter Foreman supervises and coordinates activities of crews and ensures all construction complies with plans/specs and contract requirements. The Foreman also assists in preparing and executing work activity plans while adhering to Kraemer’s Safety Program.

We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.

We’re proud to offer a stable and challenging work environment that supports personal and professional growth. As a family-centered company, Kraemer is committed to delivering technical, innovative, and complete solutions for challenging highway and bridge construction projects. We recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to employ some of the most talented professionals in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and train crew members
• Manage safety, planning, production, and performance of directed construction tasks
• Set clear expectations for safety, quality, and productivity of all tasks
• Monitor daily progress, crew safety, documentation, work processes, etc.
• Perform onsite coordination of labor activities, materials, and equipment; request materials needed for scope of work.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Resolve problems when they arise
• Manage labor budgets
• Approve timecards with correct cost codes and hours
• Work directly with field engineers ensuring drawings and submittal updates are incorporated into field construction
• Lead safety Team meetings
• Support safety procedures and processes for crews and sub-contractors
• Maintain knowledge of Kraemer’s values and strategic plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ related experience working in Lead/Foreman capacity (preferably in heavy civil industry)
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
• Ability to understand RFI’s and how to incorporate into plans
• Excellent organization and leadership skills
• Ability to motivate crews to complete work in a safe manner that meets quality standards
• Proven ability to perform work in a safe manner 
• Ability to work with tools and equipment
• Have a high degree of flexibility in a changing environment
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, high places, and under pressure
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Benefits

Union employees receive benefits as outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.