Carpenter Foreman

Construction Carpenter Forman

DCH Contractors LLC is a family owned and operated business servicing multi disciplined construction projects in the Philadelphia PA region. The company specializes in high rise residential renovations, boutique commercial interiors and custom carpentry projects. DCH Contractors was established in 2003 by David C. Horlacher bringing with him over 40 years of urban construction experiences.

Job Overview

Leads, directs, and performs all carpentry tasks assigned and assists in coordinating the work of subcontractors and/or DCH Contractors trade labor. The Carpenter Forman is responsible for ensuring safety, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project.

The Carpenter Forman will assist in supervisory responsibility for jobsite activity and reports directly to the Project Manager and/or Superintendent.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities*

• General Construction Carpentry Work as listed in following sections.
• Oversee and making decisions related to the performance of work related to carpentry tasks, delivery of required materials, logistics, quality control and trade employees.
• Oversee work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Resolving design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment and all other appropriate matters in conjunction with Project Manager
• Manage the overall site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with DCH Contractors standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations
• Create daily schedules and determine sequencing of work of carpentry tasks with coordination with site specific trades. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
• Communicate with owners and project managers in connection with field issues. Investigate and resolve such issues.
• Manage the work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities*

• General Carpentry tasks involving – receiving and handling of project materials and equipment as required, metal and wood framing, insulation, suspended ceiling systems, wall board installation and finishing, installation of doors, frames, and hardware, trim work, millwork, accessory installation, mirror and artwork hanging, custom shop fabrication of specialty items, selective demolition and removal as required, general jobsite cleanup and organization of project site as directed by supervisory authority.
• General Forman tasks involving – insuring jobsite is clean and free of debris, creating and implementing weekly and/or daily work lists based on project specific tasks, organization of jobsite materials and equipment, ability to recognize and inform management for need of project materials and equipment, continuous communication with Owner, Project Manager and Superintendent.
• General Employee tasks involving – record keeping of weekly time and description of duties performed, company’s shop organization and general tidiness, timely arrival to jobsites and/or shop locations as directed, care and custody of company tools and equipment

Qualifications

Minimum of six years of related field experience. Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and procedures, drawings and specifications, including Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Ability to read understand and interpret contract documents, drawings specifications, scope of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance of the duties will occasionally require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Performing this job requires the use of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear (bells, whistles, etc.), climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe may to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

DCH contractors is an equal opportunity employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Carpentry: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification

• OSHA 10 (Required)

Work Location: In person