Carpenter/Laborer Foreman Resume Example

• Calculated accurate material estimates to create quotes for clients with [Number]% accuracy.
• Planned work based on blueprints and individual project specifications.
• Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
• Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
• Removed tool marks and surface adhesives after installation to improve project quality.
• Managed work crews on construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators and placed reinforced steel accurately for over [Number] projects.
• Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment for [Number] days without accident.
• Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
• Repaired and maintained [Number] properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing fixtures and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.
• Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
• Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place to complete precise joining and high-quality work.
• Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
• Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
• Consistently constructed square and level projects.
• Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
• Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
• Ordered materials and contacted sub-contractors when needed.
• Set windows and layouts for stairs and common rafters.
• Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.
• Operated terrain telescoping forklift, backhoe, skid steer and tractor.
• Ordered materials and made material stock recommendations.
• Safely used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
• Worked independently on projects and tasks within [Number]-person carpentry team.

Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.

• Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
• Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
• Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
• Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
• Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
• Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of work.
• Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in tight and high risk locations.
• Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
• Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.
• Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and sp tools.
• Encouraged all workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job.
• Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and [Type] tools.