GENERAL FOREMAN OF CARPENTERS

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

GENERAL FOREMAN OF CARPENTERS

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION OF IN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: PR, $11,181.73/month

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with MID-AMERICA CARPENTERS REGIONAL COUNCIL (BU 50). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted from 9/18/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 10/2/26

Functions as a second-level supervisor, directing and coordinating the work of foremen of carpenters and their crews engaged in the performance of rough and finished carpentry work

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Studies blueprints and project specifications and inspects work sites to assess project size and

scope, prepares work orders, and determines resources needed to complete jobs

* Prioritizes, schedules, and assigns work to foremen and their crews based on the extent of work

required, urgency, and availability of resources

* Reviews initial and final cost estimates prepared by foremen for completeness and appropriateness

* Authorizes requisitions for materials, tools, and equipment submitted by foremen

* Inspects work performed by carpentry crews to ensure completion according to specifications, work schedules, and established quality standards

* Analyzes complex carpentry projects (e.g., bridge structures) and recommends alternative strategies to complete same

* Reviews project status reports prepared by foremen and reallocates resources to ensure projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner

* Coordinates carpentry work with other trades to ensure orderly and efficient work processes

* Develops and oversees the implementation of work and safety procedures and coordinates staff

training on same

* Oversees the preparation of and completes staff performance appraisals and initiates and administers corrective or disciplinary action as required

* Reviews and approves time and attendance records submitted by foremen

* Receives progress reports from foremen

* Prepares project management reports

* Participates in streamlining departmental procedures, creating cost efficiencies, and improving customer service

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 1501 W PERSHING RD

Days: MONDAY-FRIDAY

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

* Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered carpentry apprenticeship training program and journey-level status, plus four (4) years of journey-level carpentry experience, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:

* Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program in Carpentry, plus six (6) years of journey-level work experience as a Carpenter, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

* Eight (8) years of work experience as a journey-level carpenter, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

* Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General office environment

* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

* Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust

* Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites)

EQUIPMENT

* Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)

* Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, modems)

* Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads)

* Two-way radio

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required

* Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time

* Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools

* Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, cramped quarters)

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website

City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor