About this role
Carpenter Foreman – Commercial Construction
Atlanta, GA
Anning-Johnson Company is looking for an experienced Carpenter Foreman to lead commercial drywall and carpentry crews in the Atlanta market. This is a hands-on field leadership position responsible for safety, manpower, layout, production, quality, and coordination with our project team and other trades.
Responsibilities
• Lead and supervise commercial drywall/carpentry crews to safely complete work on schedule and to Anning-Johnson's quality standards.
• Plan daily and weekly manpower, work activities, material needs, equipment, and production goals.
• Perform and oversee layout from drawings, plans, and field conditions.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and project details.
• Direct installation of metal stud framing, drywall, exterior framing/sheathing, acoustical ceilings, and other related commercial interior systems.
• Conduct daily jobsite and work-area inspections to identify safety, quality, access, material, or production issues.
• Coordinate work with the Superintendent, Project Manager, General Contractor, and other trades to keep the project moving efficiently.
• Monitor crew productivity and project progress and make adjustments when necessary to maintain the schedule.
• Ensure work is completed according to project specifications, applicable building codes, and company quality standards.
• Enforce company and jobsite safety requirements and conduct daily safety planning with the crew.
• Train, mentor, and develop carpenters and apprentices while setting clear expectations for safety, quality, attendance, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, including manpower, hours worked, work completed, material usage, and jobsite conditions.
• Identify potential problems, changes in scope, or field conditions and communicate them promptly to project leadership.
• Maintain a professional and productive jobsite and work effectively with employees, customers, and other trades.
Qualifications
• 5–7 years of commercial construction experience, including experience as a Carpenter Foreman, Drywall Foreman, or similar field leadership position.
• Strong experience with commercial drywall, metal stud framing, exterior framing/sheathing, and acoustical ceilings.
• Strong layout skills and ability to read and work from construction drawings, specifications, and details.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews, plan manpower, manage production, and meet project schedules.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction safety practices and jobsite requirements.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Experience working in a union construction environment preferred.
• Comfortable using tablets and construction-related software for drawings, daily reports, timekeeping, and project communication.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, General Contractors, and other trades.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with commercial construction and field supervision.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to project locations throughout the Atlanta market.
Why Choose Anning-Johnson?
Wages range from $28.00 to $40.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
In addition to your hourly wage, Anning-Johnson pays applicable union health, welfare, and pension contributions into the Carpenter benefit funds on your behalf.
Anning-Johnson has been a leader in specialty commercial construction since 1940. We offer the opportunity to work on challenging projects with experienced construction professionals while building a long-term career with one of the industry's premier specialty contractors.
If you are an experienced commercial Carpenter Foreman who takes pride in safety, quality, production, and leading a crew, we want to hear from you.