General Carpenter Foreman-Structural Formwork

The Ruhlin Company seeks to hire a General Carpenter Foreman-Structural Formwork out of our Sharon Center office. Summary: Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Company’s structural formwork carpenter workforce. This position is primarily responsible for supporting concrete formwork carpentry operations while also assisting with other structural carpenter activities and related work scopes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Company’s structural formwork carpenter workforce; Support concrete formwork carpentry operations and related structural carpenter activities; Support project coordination, workforce planning, and continuous improvement efforts; Develop, document, and communicate best practices to employees; Participate in bid reviews for projects with significant carpentry scopes; Monitor crew productivity to support accurate bid estimating and production goals; Maintain accurate labor cost allocation by charging time to project-specific work and assigning non-project time to Operations Division overhead; Assist project teams with staffing, equipment, and conflict resolution needs; Coordinate assignment and transfer of structural formwork carpenter personnel; Provide technical guidance and support on concrete forming systems, layout, production methods, consumable hardware procurement, and carpentry operations; Maintain a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, and coercion; Promptly communicate employee relations issues to the Field Operations Manager; Maintain a strong field presence through regular jobsite visits; Promote high standards of craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail; Perform hiring, terminations, and layoffs of hourly field carpenter craft; Perform additional assignments as directed by the Field Operations Manager; Perform jobsite safety inspections; Document and ensure corrective actions are implemented; Participate in pre-activity project planning and safety practices; Monitor craft and subcontractor compliance with safety program requirements; Work closely with project supervision and the Safety Department to address safety concerns; Coordinate with project teams, shop and yard personnel to ensure crews have tools, equipment, and materials; Track and utilize specialty forming equipment and carpentry-related assets; Identify equipment or material shortages and communicate needs; Manage lumber supplies, concrete form system utilization and inventory levels; Oversee pre-fabrication and modification of formwork systems; Treat employees and candidates equally without regard to protected characteristics; Assist with employee professional development initiatives and programs; Attend and participate in industry meetings, training opportunities, and workforce development initiatives

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of heavy civil construction experience, including concrete formwork and carpenter operations; Strong knowledge of concrete formwork construction for bridge, roadway, industrial, and commercial projects; Strong time management, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills; Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, and HCSS software; Effective interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to interpret construction documents; Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed; Previous experience directing carpenter craft labor required; Team focused mindset to build strong working relationships; Broad understanding of construction methods, materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating; Commitment to Company values