Foreman - Framing Carpenter - The Contractor Consultants

Lead Our Team as a Foreman - Framing Carpenter at Lava River Framing!

Job Title: Foreman - Framing Carpenter

Company Name: Lava River Framing LLC

Salary: $30 - $40 per hour, based on experience 

Full Job Description

As a Foreman at Lava River Framing, you will be the cornerstone of our construction projects. You will take on a leadership role, providing direction, driving innovation, and executing the most intricate framing projects. You will ensure our customers are satisfied, and your influence will positively shape the performance and growth of the crew.

• Referral bonuses
• Frequent opportunity for advancement
• Access to an insurance broker to find customized health, vision insurance
• Company merch
• Core Values: Resilience, Growth, Dependability, Community, Systematic

• Master Framing Carpenter: Lead and take charge of the most complex and architecturally significant framing projects, ensuring top-tier execution.
• Framing Tasks: Be a Tier 1 framer with expert knowledge of high-level framing methods. Read and interpret floor plans, structural drawings, and adjust structures as needed.
  • Frame custom roof designs, understand intricate wall configurations, load-bearing points, shear requirements, and prepare trusses.
  • Frame with rough sawn timber and integrate framing with structural steel columns and beams.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of city and state building codes.
• Project Leadership:
  • Act as the main point of contact for subcontractors, developers, superintendents, and homeowners.
  • Plan project steps with foresight and ensure your crew is set up for success, assigning tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
  • Manage lumber and truss delivery, ensuring accuracy against lumber lists.
  • Meet with inspectors to ensure clear communication and limit punch-list items.
  • Handle staffing changes, perform performance reviews, and provide feedback to crew members.
  • Utilize project management apps to update progress weekly and collaborate with Project Managers to find solutions for project success.

• Experience: 8+ years of framing or relevant construction experience with a proven record of managing projects from start to finish.
• Physical Strength: Able to lift and maneuver up to 80lbs of lumber or materials, maintaining physical endurance throughout the job.
• Tools and Machinery: Certified and skilled in forklift operations, with the ability to drive trucks and trailers. Competent with power tools and capable of performing simple repairs on-site.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership qualities with the ability to guide teams through complex projects and set high standards for workmanship.
• Work Ethic: A strong work ethic, proactive attitude, and commitment to efficiency are essential.
• Team Player: Good communication skills and a collaborative approach, ensuring smooth teamwork.
• Reliable Transportation: Reliable transport to ensure consistent, punctual arrival at job sites.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required

• Forklift certified and experienced.
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification required.

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company and Team Events
• Performance or Annual Bonuses
• Continued Training and Certifications
• Access to personal health insurance brokers & customized plans.
• Learn from some of the best framers in the industry
• Be a part of a growing company

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• Salt Lake and Utah Counties