Job Description

Company Profile:  

Tricamo Construction specializes in custom, residential, production house building and unique commercial projects. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality projects on time, on budget, while meeting and exceeding client expectations.

Job Summary:

The Journeyman Carpenter Foreman will assume a pivotal role within the company, focusing on woodworking capabilities intertwined within our construction projects. The ideal candidate will lead, oversee, guide and supervise a team of carpenters, to ensure that our projects are executed efficiently, safely and to the highest standards of quality. A number of years of proven carpentry skills are required, in addition to incorporating project management, coordination and the ability to troubleshoot, front-run and resolve issues that arise, or may arise during the construction process. This is a hands-on role, where you will be directly working on the carpentry-related aspects of our projects. 

Duties / Responsibilities:  

Ability to bridge the gap between senior management and the on-site carpentry team in coordinating the activities of carpenters, apprentice and laborers, to ensure tasks align with project blueprints, timelines and quality standards;

Read and interpret project plans, drawings, specifications and blueprints, to effectively delegate duties and responsibilities to carpentry team, sub-contractors and other relevant parties involved in the construction process;

Assume responsibility for interpreting project plans, assigning duties and monitoring progress, while adhering to safety regulations and best practices;

Ability to relay instructions clearly, address any issues that arise and make real-time decisions to keep projects on track, on time and within the budget;

Procure materials, tools and equipment for each project;

Manage resources, ensuring that materials and tools are available when needed and are used efficiently to avoid waste;

Train and mentor less experienced workers in helping to foster a skilled and capable team;

Maintain safe working conditions and ensure all team members adhere to safety procedures;

Communicate with clients, architects, project managers and other stakeholders, to ensure project requirements are continually met;

Prepare project reports; maintain accurate records of project progress; calculate productivity rates and report project status to senior management;

Other duties as they arise. 

Qualifications:  

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Carpenter Foreman or similar leadership role:

Union experience as a carpenter, or trade school education in carpentry; a plus;

Experience managing large scale construction projects;

Extensive knowledge of carpentry technique, tools and building codes;

Excellent leadership skills and the ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate team members;

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines;

Proficiency in industry-related software applications to include Google Docs, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat;

Experience with BuilderTrend and/or Planswift, preferred;

Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;

Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, analytical, follow-through and customer service skills;

Ability to work effectively alone and within a collaborative team environment.

Compensation:  

$88,692 - $110,548 base salary range (DOE), for this full-time, exempt position. 

Benefits:  

80 hours of paid vacation annually, which begins accruing on start date;

40 hours of standard CA-paid sick time, allotted in a lump sum after 90 days of employment and annually at the 1st of the year thereafter;

Medical, dental, vision insurance paid by employer at $575 per month toward the employee’s insurance premium coverage; $250 per month toward each dependent’s insurance premium coverage; eligibility for enrollment is after 60 days of employment;

6 paid public holidays annually.

Working Hours : 

7:00AM – 4:00PM Monday – Friday; additional time and weekends, as required. 

Location:  

San Luis Obispo, CA onsite and various client locations throughout San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara County.

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