Carpenter Foreman

Carpenter Foreman

The Carpenter Foreman oversees and performs commercial carpentry work on uninhabited building sites under the direct supervision of site superintendents and regular oversight from ownership. This role focuses on constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures made of wood, metal, plywood, and wallboard for commercial, industrial, institutional, and agricultural buildings using a wide range of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of site superintendents while maintaining consistent communication about project progress, issues, and resource needs.
• Construct, erect, install, and repair structural and non-structural components made of wood, metal, plywood, and wallboard for interiors and exteriors of commercial, industrial, institutional, and agricultural buildings.
• Perform rough carpentry tasks such as framing, setting metal studs, building forms, and preparing structures to receive finishes.
• Carry out finish and trim carpentry, including installation of interior finishes, trim, and other detailed woodwork to meet quality and specification requirements.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in commercial construction carpentry, including both rough and finish carpentry work.
• Proficiency with carpenter's hand tools and power tools used for cutting, shaping, fastening, and finishing wood, metal, plywood, and wallboard.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial construction environments, including work on uninhabited commercial, industrial, institutional, or agricultural buildings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering work that meets or exceeds specification and quality requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional commercial construction team focused on high-quality work across multiple building types, offering exposure to diverse projects and construction methods. The work environment emphasizes safety, structured supervision, and clear expectations, giving you the opportunity to develop and refine your carpentry skills while contributing to large, visible projects. You will work within an organized framework where planning, quality, and craftsmanship are valued, and your ability to manage resources and maintain high standards is recognized.

Work Environment

This role is based on commercial construction sites for uninhabited structures, including multiple new buildings such as distribution centers, mechanic and truck shops, and health clinic or pharmacy facilities. Work takes place for a general contractor performing commercial projects, primarily involving interior and exterior carpentry tasks. The environment is field-based on active construction sites, where you will use a variety of carpentry hand tools and power tools but will not operate heavy equipment, drive vehicles as part of the role, or handle money. Jobsite conditions include typical commercial construction settings, with coordination among multiple trades and adherence to strict safety practices and procedures. Dress and personal protective equipment are consistent with standard construction-site requirements, such as appropriate workwear and safety gear suitable for a commercial jobsite.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Crescent, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Crescent, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.