Career Opportunities

CARPENTER FOREMAN

Compensation: commensurate with experience.
Our experienced team of Carpenter Foremen are experts in carpentry and concrete, working within a large variety of major commercial markets local to the Lancaster, PA area.
If you’re looking to expand your career with a team of professionals who value their craft, a strong company culture, and exceptional projects, consider applying to join the Wickersham Construction Team!
Responsibilities:

• Completely understands all of a carpenter’s and laborer’s duties and skills
• Reads and interprets up-to-date plans and specifications
• Estimates materials and labor needed for construction in coordination with others, and advises the Superintendent
• Follows OM instructions on the installation of materials and equipment
• Knowledge of rigging practices
• Concrete forming, framing, doors, hardware, rough finish carpentry, pour/finish concrete, pipe installation
• Understands basic concepts and methods used by subcontractors
• Motivates subordinates, subcontractors, and others for top performance
• Instructs and trains employees, subcontractors, and others in approved methods of construction
• Leads fellow employees by example
• Delegates responsibilities to subordinates and is responsible for their performance
• Responsible for establishing and enforcing safety measures
• Establishes quality control standards and supervises their implementation
• Order, inspect, and verify the quantity and quality of materials and supplies
• Acts as a liaison between Wickersham and others
• Solves problems and works with employees to complete required tasks
• Makes quick, accurate decisions and takes responsibility for decisions
• Attends seminars and training sessions for continuous improvement
• Maintains a high degree of integrity and loyalty towards Wickersham and works with others for the same
• Responsible for maintenance and care of tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Integrates all of these tasks into an organized, controlled, smooth flowing system
• Performs whatever other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Residential experience highly desirable
• 5+ years of relatable construction and/or carpentry experience and high school diploma
• Relatable degree, certifications, and/or higher education (preferred)
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb, walk, push, pull, and perform the physical requirements of a similar job
• Ability to integrate all tasks and responsibilities of the role in an organized and controlled manner
• Capable of passing a drug screening, physical evaluation, and background screenings in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Ability to travel as needed and work hours as required by the project
• Superior attendance and punctual arrival time
• A team and goal-oriented mentality, respectful of others with a positive attitude