General Foreman

Job Title: General Foreman

Location: On-Site, Denali
Start Date: Immediately

Compensation & Benefits:

• Paid weekly
• Housing provided
• Daily food allowance

About the Role: R Squared Contracting is a growing Alaska General Contractor specializing in commercial construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and construction management on government and private projects. We are looking for an experienced General Foreman / Lead Carpenter who takes pride in producing quality work, leading and planning work, and maintaining safe, organized job sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead field crews on commercial construction projects.
• Perform skilled carpentry work including framing, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, doors, hardware, and general construction.
• Material handling / operate equipment: truck, equipment trailer, tool trailer, telehandler, skidsteer, man lift, etc.
• Coordinate daily and weekly work activities with Superintendent and/or Project Manager
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Propose solutions to challenges or design discrepancies as they arise.
• Maintain project schedules and productivity; communicate sequence of work to crews and subcontractors.
• Coordinate subcontractors and deliveries.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Perform quality control inspections.
• Train and mentor apprentice carpenters.
• Maintain clean and organized job sites.
• Maintain project records via computer, e-mail, photos, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage crews and oversee multiple aspects of construction projects
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interpret blueprints and project specifications
• Valid Alaska Drivers License