Carpenter Foreman

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Job Title: Carpenter Foreman

Company Name: R-Value Homes

Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00 + per hour, depending on experience

Industry: Custom Home Building (Residential)

Location: Clarksville, MI

Job Overview

R-Value Homes is seeking an experienced Carpenter Foreman to oversee daily operations across our high-performance custom home projects. If you're passionate about craftsmanship, driven by purpose, and value integrity in every detail, this is your opportunity to lead jobsite excellence while personally contributing to the future of sustainable housing. From footings to final trim, you'll be our lead learner and craftsman, ensuring every project meets our uncompromising standards.

Who We Are

At R-Value Homes, we've been building Energy Efficient+ homes since 2004. Our homes offer unmatched comfort, durability, and health - legacies built to last for generations. Rooted in core Biblical values, we operate with integrity, craftsmanship, and respect at every level. We're not just building houses - we're building better lives. When you join our team, you join a family dedicated to building with purpose, guided by 1 Corinthians 10:31, Luke 16:10, Philippians 2:4, and Matthew 22:39.

Key Responsibilities

• Jobsite Management
• Onsite coordination of trade partners
• Enforce safety and cleanliness standards
• Conduct inspection walkthroughs
• Ensure site is secure and organized
• Labor & Installation Oversight
• Lead framing, ICF, and additional hands-on construction tasks
• Train apprentices and schedule internal labor
• Material Management
• Order and protect materials for framing, ICF, siding, and trim
• Coordinate materials and equipment on site
• Return excess materials promptly
• Quality Control
• Weekly inspections of ongoing/completed work
• Ensure adherence to R-Value's quality standards and specifications
• Reporting & Logistics
• Maintain truck and tool inventory
• Submit maintenance requests
• Utilize software for project documentation and communication
  

Performance Expectations

• Weekly site visit for each assigned project
• Maintain clean, organized jobsites (monthly)
• Full compliance with written project specifications
• Ensure air tightness < 1.0 ACH @ 50 pascals
• Zero blowouts or tolerance violations on footings/walls
  
  
Qualifications

• Character Traits
• Curious, driven, solutions-focused
• Strong backbone to enforce quality standards
• Highly organized and independent leader
• Education & Experience
• 10+ years in framing, trim, or poured wall construction
• Deep knowledge of residential building codes and practices
• Skilled in reading/interpreting construction drawings
• Builder's license preferred; Chauffeur's license required; CDL a plus
• Proficient with Google Docs/Sheets and Microsoft Excel
• Clean driving and criminal record
  

Benefits

• Compensation Perks
• Bi-weekly pay cycle
• Overtime potential
• Health & Wellness
• Safety equipment provided (gloves, helmets, etc.)
• Work-Life Balance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Career Growth
• Personal Tool Replacement Program
• Additional Perks
• Company vehicle
  

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday (exact hours based on project demands)

Work Location:

West Michigan - various residential project sites

Join a purpose-driven team where your work truly matters. At R-Value Homes, we don't just build houses - we build legacies. Apply today and help us redefine excellence in custom home construction.

R-Value Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We value integrity, transparency, and teamwork and are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.