Carpenter General Foreman

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for a self-motivated Carpenter General Foreman I for an exciting commercial project in Atlanta, GA. The carpenter general foreman supports the completion of projects by working closely with the carpenter general foreman II, assistant project superintendents, and project superintendents. The ideal candidate has a strong background in self-perform concrete work and can manage and communicate job expectations to several crews. 

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals: 

• Safety-First Mindset 
• Paid Holidays (7) 
• Paid Time Off 
• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• 401(k) Retirement 
• Professional Development 
• Referral Cash Bonuses! 

McCarthy’s core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things 

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Form sidewalks, pads, grade beams, and other ground level structures by properly following/reading layout (independently) 
• Safely strip wall form systems  

• Safely build wall form and deck form systems 
• Safely form stairs  
• Perform materials calculations 
• Plan day to day activities  
• Keep track of materials and tools throughout the project duration 
• Create look ahead schedules and detailed work plans 
• Time keeping and reporting of labor force hours 
• Recognize hazards and danger zones 
• Train and mentor new hires  
• Coordinate work with other trades and subcontractors 
• Assist project management team with manpower coordination 
• Efficiently communicates job expectations to laborer crews 
• Complete McCarthy EEO policies training  
• Complete McCarthy Foreman Development courses 
• Understand and encourage McCarthy culture among our craft workforce 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 7+ years of experience managing several crews on large construction projects 
• Prior experience with self-perform concrete work 
• Flexible—can throw tool bags on as needed 

• Able to identify issues and provide solutions 
• Understands form shop drawings 
• Able to understand look ahead schedule and job sequences 
• Proficient with blueprint reading (details, notes, sections…etc.) and lay out (transfer levels, off sets, and set points…etc.) 
• Able to identify and differentiate form systems and its components 
• Must understand level, plumb, area and volume/square concepts  
• Proven commitment to Safety 
• Work in an organized manner 
• Able to work night shifts when needed 
• Must be self-motivated and can work well with others 
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency 
• Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds 
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces 
• Minimum age 18+ 
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization 

 
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.