Carpenter Foreman (Hourly)

Holder Construction
Atlanta, GA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 10+ years of hands-on carpentry experience and a track record of leading teams in physically demanding, outdoor construction environments.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who are physically capable of handling heavy lifting and working in varied, often challenging, environments
    — “Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes weighing 50-100 lbs., 75% of the time.”
  • Professionals who can interpret construction drawings and coordinate project timelines effectively
    — “Must be able to read basic drawings.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a strong commitment to on-site work, including weekends and overtime.
    — “Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for mandatory substance abuse testing and background screening.
    — “Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to step in and perform hands-on tasks when needed, not just manage.
    — “This is a working foreman position and individual will also step in to assist team in completion of tasks/projects when needed.”
  • Emphasize your experience with OSHA compliance and safety protocols in your application materials.
    — “Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage schedules and crew attendance effectively.
    — “Monitor production schedule and attendance of crew.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • completed projects on schedule
  • maintained safety standards
Typical background
10+ years construction experiencestrong leadership skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction ManagementLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementSafety CompliancePhysical Fitness

Preferred

OSHA ComplianceForklift Operation

Stack & domain

ConstructionCarpentryLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementReading DrawingsOSHA ComplianceWorking OutsideLifting And Carrying MaterialsForklift OperationTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityPunctualityPromptnessBuilding

About the role

Original posting from Holder Construction via Greenhouse

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Carpenter Foreman to join our Operations team in Atlanta, GA. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading team to complete daily tasks at jobsite. 

Responsible for coordinating projects and ensuring all projects are completed.

Monitor production schedule and attendance of crew.  

This is a working foreman position and individual will also step in to assist team in completion of tasks/projects when needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Possess 10 years of construction/carpenter experience.

Strong leadership, communication and time management skills.  

Must be able to read basic drawings.

Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.

Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.

Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes weighing 50-100 lbs., 75% of the time. 

Preferred:

Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.

Must be able to work outside

Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours. 

Punctuality and promptness are required every day. 

Forklift operator training work would be a plus.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

​Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

Source: Holder Construction careers (Greenhouse)

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