Carpenter Foreman

Job Title: Carpenter Foreman

Job Description

The Carpenter Foreman leads self-perform construction activities across a variety of commercial projects, ensuring high-quality workmanship, safe practices, and efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment. This role combines hands-on carpentry and general construction tasks with on-site leadership, coordination, and real-time tracking of budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee selective demolition activities on assigned projects while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

• Carry out progress clean-up throughout the project and assist with final cleaning to prepare spaces for turnover.

• Execute rough carpentry tasks, including rough framing and wall layout, ensuring work aligns with project plans and specifications.

• Perform finish carpentry, including installation of trim, casework, and detailed finishes to a high standard of quality.

• Install commercial doors and hardware according to project requirements and manufacturer specifications.

• Complete drywall patching, finishing, and painting to blend seamlessly with existing surfaces.

• Perform miscellaneous flooring work and vinyl base patching as required by the project scope.

• Install building specialties and accessories in accordance with plans and shop drawings.

• Install suspended ceiling grid and acoustical 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 possible or store them appropriately for future use on other projects.

• 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 avoid storage of unused equipment on-site.

• Review and understand the contract scope of work for each assigned project and identify any changes in real time.

• Report change orders promptly to the assigned Project Manager to support accurate project documentation and billing.

• Review self-perform budgets with the Project Manager and/or Superintendent and track self-perform labor against the budget in real time.

• Monitor and understand the project schedule for each assigned project and align crew activities to meet milestones.

• Assist with procurement of project-specific building permits when required.

• Lead on-site self-perform crews and coordinate with subcontracted vendors to maintain productivity and quality.

• Perform work across multiple industries, including convenience stores, general commercial, grocery, health care, manufacturing, multi-family, commercial office spaces, restaurants, retail

Essential Skills

• 3 to 5 years of carpentry experience on light-commercial and commercial construction projects.

• Strong construction and carpentry skills, including rough framing, wall layout, and finish carpentry.

• Experience with concrete-related tasks as part of general construction activities.

• Proficiency in drywall patching, finishing, and painting.

• Ability to install commercial doors and hardware accurately.

• Experience with suspended ceiling grid and acoustical ceiling tile (ACT) installation.

• Proficiency in reading and understanding project plans, specifications, and shop drawings.

• Base understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPFP) systems.

• OSHA 10 safety training (OSHA 30 preferred).

• Safety-first mindset and consistent adherence to jobsite safety practices.

• 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 address field issues and maintain project progress.

• Demonstrated ability to lead on-site self-perform crews and coordinate subcontracted vendors.

• Ability to use hand tools and follow blueprints to complete construction tasks accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in diverse sectors such as convenience stores, grocery, health care, manufacturing, multi-family, commercial office spaces, restaurants, retail, and senior housing.

• Exposure to commercial, multi-family, hotel, office, agricultural, and retail work sites.

• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Preference for candidates with OSHA 30 safety training.

• Familiarity with specialties installation and miscellaneous flooring and vinyl base patching.

• Capability to assist with building permit procurement and related documentation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values safety, craftsmanship, and professionalism across a wide range of commercial projects. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of self-perform work, develop leadership skills, and work closely with experienced project managers and superintendents. You will gain exposure to diverse industries and project types, enhancing your technical expertise and career growth potential in a supportive and structured environment.

Work Environment

This 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 conditions and site-specific elements. You will work with common construction tools and equipment, including hand tools and materials handling equipment, while following established safety standards and procedures. The position requires regular presence on active job sites, coordination with multiple trades, and adherence to site-specific rules and guidelines.

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Jun 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.