Foreman @ Aerotek

Job Title: ForemanJob DescriptionThe Foreman oversees rough-in carpentry work on large-scale construction projects, ensuring high-quality framing, accurate measurements, and efficient production across significant square footage each week. This role leads and supports a team in cutting, framing, and installing materials, while maintaining safety standards and contributing to a collaborative, hands-on work culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise rough-in carpentry activities, including framing, cutting, and installation of materials such as 2x4s.
• Coordinate and manage production to meet weekly targets across approximately 15,000 square feet of carpentry work.
• Operate and oversee cutting in the cut station, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency in all cutting operations.
• Measure materials and layouts precisely using appropriate measuring tools to ensure correct dimensions and alignment.
• Read and interpret blueprints to plan framing, layout, and installation work according to project specifications.
• Perform and direct framing work with 2x4s and other structural materials, maintaining quality and structural integrity.
• Use hand tools and saws safely and effectively for cutting, trimming, and assembling construction components.
• Support general labor activities on site, including material handling, setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and practices on site, leveraging OSHA 10 knowledge to promote a safe work environment.
• Train, guide, and mentor team members, many of whom may have started as laborers, fostering skill development and teamwork.
• Collaborate with project management and other foremen to plan work, resolve issues, and keep projects on schedule.
• Participate in an in-person interview process with project leadership and other foremen as part of the hiring and onboarding experience.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in rough-in carpentry, including framing and installation work.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction blueprints.
• Strong measuring skills and the ability to work accurately with measuring tools.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks on a construction site.
• Skilled in operating saws and other cutting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Competence in using a variety of hand tools commonly used in construction and carpentry.
• Experience with general labor tasks in a construction environment.
• Understanding of construction and framing techniques for structures using 2x4s and similar materials.
• Knowledge of OSHA 10 safety principles and commitment to maintaining a safe work site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Experience in carpentry, including saw operation and installation work.
• Experience working from blueprints and layout plans on medium to large construction projects.
• Comfort working within a team of approximately 50 people on active job sites.
• Ability to collaborate with project managers and other foremen in a structured interview and ongoing project coordination.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to support both skilled carpentry and general labor tasks as needed.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with a strong, hands-on culture where leaders at all levels have grown from laborer roles. The organization values community impact, actively pursuing B Corp certification for work with nonprofit organizations and building a house for Habitat for Humanity every year. Team members enjoy a supportive environment that celebrates success through events such as holiday parties and fosters long-term growth and development. Work EnvironmentThe role operates within a collaborative team of around 50 people on active construction sites, focusing on high-volume rough-in carpentry work.

The environment involves daily use of hand tools, measuring tools, and saws, as well as significant physical activity, including heavy lifting and extended periods of standing and manual work. The culture emphasizes teamwork, safety, and community involvement, with regular holiday parties and annual projects such as building a house for Habitat for Humanity. The organization is also working toward B Corp certification to support nonprofit initiatives, creating a purpose-driven and engaging workplace.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Jersey City,NJ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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