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Job Title: Foreman – Carpentry and Restoration

Job Description

This role oversees carpentry crews on reconstruction projects, with a strong focus on finish work, taping, and installing trim. The foreman manages multiple projects from start to finish, coordinates subcontractors, and self-performs key construction tasks such as rough and finish carpentry and drywall hanging and finishing. The position combines hands-on field work with on-site leadership, ensuring that projects meet quality, safety, schedule, and customer service expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead carpentry crews performing finishing, taping, and trim installation on reconstruction projects.
• Provide on-site management and coordination of multiple projects from start to completion.
• Assist the Project Manager and Estimator with construction methods, sequencing, and schedule development and maintenance.
• Coordinate the work of subcontractors to ensure all activities comply with contract documents and project specifications.
• Self-perform construction-related tasks including rough carpentry, finish carpentry, and hanging and finishing drywall.
• Read and interpret blueprints to guide carpentry, framing, drywall, and related construction activities.
• Document and communicate project changes, field conditions, and important details to the project team in a timely manner.
• Ensure all work meets established quality standards and adheres to safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for carpentry, drywall, framing, and finish work.
• Support and coordinate related trades such as plumbing, electrical, and painting as needed on restoration projects.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors and subcontractors to support project success.
• Interact directly with clients on-site and provide responsive, courteous, and high-quality customer service.
• Support restoration activities, including reconstruction of interiors, to restore structures to their pre-loss condition.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in carpentry or a closely related construction role.
• Proficiency in finish carpentry, including trim work, doors, and detailed interior finishes.
• Strong drywall skills, including hanging, taping, and finishing to a high standard.
• Experience with rough carpentry and framing in commercial or residential construction environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Hands-on experience in restoration, reconstruction, or similar construction work.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical tasks as they relate to reconstruction projects.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools commonly used in carpentry, drywall, and finish work.
• Ability to manage and coordinate crews and subcontractors on active job sites.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and site cleanliness.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Capability to start work early in the morning and maintain a consistent full-time schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in restoration work is a strong plus.
• Additional carpentry experience beyond the minimum requirement is highly valued.
• Experience in painting and finish work on interior reconstruction projects.
• Background in both commercial and residential construction environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service in the field.
• Strong organizational skills for documenting project changes and details.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, family-feel organization where your skills and contributions are visible and appreciated. The company offers a supportive environment with a guaranteed 40-hour workweek, providing stability and predictable income. You will have access to a work truck and company-provided transportation to and from job sites, reducing your commuting costs and simplifying your day. This is an opportunity to work closely with a tight-knit team, develop your craft in restoration and finish carpentry, and grow your career in a setting that values trust, reliability, and craftsmanship.

Work Environment

This role is based with a restoration-focused firm, working primarily on reconstruction projects where interiors are taped, finished, and restored. You will start each workday around 5:00 or 6:00 a.m., with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. Work is field-based, at active job sites, and involves regular use of hand tools and power tools for carpentry, drywall, framing, plumbing-related tasks, electrical-related tasks, painting, and finish carpentry. The company provides a work truck and transportation to and from job sites, so you report to a central point before heading out with the crew. The environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and safety-conscious, with a strong emphasis on quality workmanship and maintaining clean, organized job sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ELKRIDGE, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in ELKRIDGE,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.