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Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. Carpentry Foreman - Field Operations in Portland, Maine
Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maine’s construction landscape over the past four decades, crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint, our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients' goals. From the initial stages through project completion, we provide insightful guidance, innovative solutions, and steadfast assistance.
Spanning Commercial, Institutional, and Residential sectors, our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment, essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan, we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maine's great spaces.
Job Overview
The Carpentry Foreman works closely with Project Superintendents to provide oversight and direction to field carpenters, site assistants, and subcontractors on Commercial and Residential projects and ensures that field work is completed in a high-quality, safe, efficient manner consistent with budget and contract specifications.
Education, Experience, and Skills
High School diploma and/or technical education in a construction related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five years of related experience in general carpentry and construction management with experience leading crews of carpenters and site assistants and putting work in place.
Significant experience with framing complicated residential and commercial projects including stick framing, wall panels, floor panels, and trusses.
Experience using scissor and boom lifts, Lulls (telescopic forklifts), and rigging preferred.
Knowledge of building materials, fastening systems, trades, and the construction process, including budgeting, contracts, and construction estimating, to ensure timely, safe, and proper execution of assigned tasks.
Proficiency in reading construction plans, and specifications to provide information to project/team members.
Ability to anticipate construction process issues and problems to keep the overall schedule of the project on track.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize scheduled work under pressure of deadlines.
Ability to lead and motivate project/team members and subcontractors.
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
Computer and technology ability using construction software to track work and progress (ProCore, Microsoft Outlook and Excel, etc.).
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local regulations such as building codes, OSHA requirements, and other construction safety standards.
Pay and Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP!
In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including an annual bonus pay plan, 401(k) retirement plan with match, insurance (health, dental, life, disability, and accident), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.