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Carpentry Foreman - Lead Carpenter - Post Frame Construction
Job Description
Pay:
$85,000 - $100,000 per year Construction Foreman / Post-Frame Crew Leader LaSalle / Peru, IL
• Rockford, IL & Surrounding Northern Illinois Communities Company Truck | Overtime | Performance Bonuses | Full Benefits | Year-Round Work | Career Growth You Know How to Build. Now Lead a Crew With a Company Built for the Long Haul. FBi Buildings is hiring experienced Construction Foremen / Post-Frame Crew Leaders to support our growing construction operations in the LaSalle/Peru and Rockford, Illinois areas. We're interested in experienced construction leaders throughout LaSalle, Peru, Ottawa, Mendota, Princeton, Rockford, Belvidere, Rochelle, Oregon, Dixon, Freeport, and surrounding Northern Illinois communities. If you're currently working as a Post-Frame Foreman, Pole Barn Foreman, Construction Foreman, Carpentry Foreman, Framing Foreman, Crew Leader, Lead Carpenter, or Working Superintendent , we want to talk with you. We're looking for a hands-on construction leader who knows carpentry, understands how a building comes together from the ground up, and isn't afraid to work alongside the crew. Experience building post-frame structures, pole barns, agricultural buildings, barndominiums, or structural wood-framed buildings will immediately get our attention. You may already have a good job. You may not even be actively looking. But if you're interested in steady year-round work, strong earning potential, a company truck, overtime, performance bonuses, benefits, and a long-term career path , it's worth having a conversation. Why Experienced Foremen Join FBi Buildings Company truck provided Competitive hourly pay Overtime opportunities Performance bonuses Stable, year-round employment Full benefits package Consistent project workload Quality tools and equipment Strong field and project management support Established company with more than 65 years in construction Opportunities to advance into Superintendent and other field leadership roles What You'll Do This is a hands-on Foreman position. You'll lead your crew while working alongside them to safely and efficiently build quality structures from the ground up. As a Construction Foreman, you will: Lead, train, and develop a construction crew Work alongside your crew as a hands-on leader Lead construction of post-frame, agricultural, commercial, and wood-framed buildings Perform and oversee structural carpentry and framing Lay out buildings and organize work from construction plans Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings Coordinate daily manpower, materials, tools, and equipment Set daily production expectations and keep your crew moving Plan ahead to avoid jobsite delays Monitor workmanship, quality, and productivity Troubleshoot construction challenges and make practical field decisions Maintain high standards for jobsite safety Hold crew members accountable while helping them develop Communicate with Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and field leadership Keep projects safe, organized, productive, and on schedule Who We're Looking For Strong carpentry and construction leadership experience is essential. Our ideal Foreman has experience in one or more of the following: Post-frame / pole barn construction Agricultural buildings Barndominiums Structural wood framing Commercial wood-frame construction Residential framing Metal roofing and siding Building additions Exterior construction Structural carpentry Crew leadership Previous experience as a Post-Frame Foreman, Pole Barn Foreman, Construction Foreman, Carpentry Foreman, Framing Foreman, Crew Leader, Lead Carpenter, or Working Superintendent is highly valued.
Qualified candidates should have:
Strong hands-on carpentry and framing skills Experience leading construction crews in the field Ability to understand how a building comes together from start to finish Ability to read blueprints, plans, and construction drawings Understanding of construction sequencing and production Strong leadership and crew-development skills Ability to make decisions and solve problems in the field Commitment to quality craftsmanship and jobsite safety Valid driver's license Ability to travel to regional jobsites Already Working for Another Builder? We'd still like to talk. If you're currently leading a crew for a post-frame builder, pole barn company, agricultural builder, framing contractor, residential builder, or commercial construction company , you don't have to be actively job hunting to have a conversation with us. Maybe you're running your own small construction business and are tired of carrying everything yourself. Maybe you're leading a crew somewhere else but wondering what your next step looks like. At FBi Buildings, we're looking for experienced construction leaders who want: Steady work. Strong earning potential. A company truck. A solid crew. Good support. And somewhere they can build a long-term career. If you have strong carpentry and crew leadership experience but haven't worked specifically in post-frame construction, we still encourage you to apply. Benefits 401(k) with Company Match Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Build Your Career With FBi Buildings For more than 65 years, FBi Buildings has built commercial, agricultural, and post-frame buildings throughout the Midwest. We know what makes a strong
Foreman:
You know how to build. You know how to lead people. You take pride in your work. You solve problems. And you're willing to work alongside your crew to get the job done right. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Apply today. We're actively interviewing experienced Foremen in the LaSalle/Peru and Rockford areas and looking to make hires quickly.
Work Location:
In person — Positions supporting the LaSalle/Peru and Rockford, IL areas , with travel to regional project sites throughout Northern Illinois.
Pay:
$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
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What they do
A Carpenter builds and repairs wood frameworks or structures for houses and buildings, or builds and installs wood cabinets, furniture or other fixtures. May specialize in residential, commercial or industrial carpentry.
$57,043 / year median in Illinois
+0% projected growth