Journeyman Carpenter Foreman - Construction SmartSource San Luis Obispo, CA

Company Profile

Tricamo Construction specializes in custom, residential, production house building and unique commercial projects. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality projects on time, on budget, while meeting and exceeding client expectations.

The Journeyman Carpenter Foreman will assume a pivotal role within the company, focusing on woodworking capabilities intertwined within our construction projects. The ideal candidate will lead, oversee, guide and supervise a team of carpenters, to ensure that our projects are executed efficiently, safely and to the highest standards of quality. A number of years of proven carpentry skills are required, in addition to incorporating project management, coordination and the ability to troubleshoot, front‑run and resolve issues that arise, or may arise during the construction process.

This is a hands‑on role, where you will be directly working on the carpentry‑related aspects of our projects.

• Bridge the gap between senior management and the on‑site carpentry team in coordinating the activities of carpenters, apprentices and laborers, to ensure tasks align with project blueprints, timelines and quality standards.
• Read and interpret project plans, drawings, specifications and blueprints, to effectively delegate duties and responsibilities to carpentry team, sub‑contractors and other relevant parties involved in the construction process.
• Assume responsibility for interpreting project plans, assigning duties and monitoring progress, while adhering to safety regulations and best practices.
• Relay instructions clearly, address any issues that arise and make real‑time decisions to keep projects on track, on time and within the budget.
• Procure materials, tools and equipment for each project.
• Manage resources, ensuring that materials and tools are available when needed and are used efficiently to avoid waste.
• Train and mentor less experienced workers in helping to foster a skilled and capable team.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure all team members adhere to safety procedures.
• Communicate with clients, architects, project managers and other stakeholders, to ensure project requirements are continually met.
• Prepare project reports; maintain accurate records of project progress; calculate productivity rates and report project status to senior management.
• Other duties as they arise.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Carpenter Foreman or similar leadership role.
• Union experience as a carpenter, or trade school education in carpentry; a plus.
• Experience managing large scale construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of carpentry technique, tools and building codes.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate team members.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in industry‑related software applications to include Google Docs, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Builder Trend and/or Planswift, preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi‑tasking, problem‑solving, analytical, follow‑through and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a collaborative team environment.

$88,692 - $110,548 base salary range (DOE), for this full‑time, exempt position.

• 80 hours of paid vacation annually, which begins accruing on start date.
• 40 hours of standard CA‑paid sick time, allotted in a lump sum after 90 days of employment and annually at the 1st of the year thereafter.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance paid by employer at $575 per month toward the employee’s insurance premium coverage; $250 per month toward each dependent’s insurance premium coverage; eligibility for enrollment is after 60 days of employment.
• 6 paid public holidays annually.

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday; additional time and weekends, as required.

San Luis Obispo, CA onsite and various client locations throughout San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara County.