Carpenter Lead

Job Overview:

The Carpenter Lead is responsible for management and production of construction projects within the specified timelines. Develops and maintains a positive professional relationship with internal and external customers. Provides leadership and educates all on-site production carpenters and laborers. Responsible for a well-organized project that has the highest quality standards and above all promotes a safe and clean work environment at all times.

Your Responsibilities:

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Maintain a Safe Jobsite

•          Maintain and enforce the OSHA Safety Compliance Program with all employees and subcontractors

•          Maintain all safety related items such as First Aid Kit, and all related forms

•          Submit safety incident reports for each unsafe violation observed. This report must be submitted no later than 24 hoursafter any incident.

Customer Experience

•          Conduct a weekly meeting with client, Project Manager and Salesperson for review of job progress

•          Communicate with Project Manager regarding any major changes in your clients

•          Make sure that projects are broom cleaned at the end of each day and thoroughly on Fridays

•          Help clients any way possible through the ups and downs of the remodeling experience

Supervision

•          Supervise all employees and subcontractors in activities so they will be productive at job sites

•          Manage and monitor expenditures to stay within project budgets

•          Protect the client’s property from theft, damage or weather-related loss

•          Supervise all related paperwork as needed and all on-site organization

•          Create a positive, productive teamwork environment

•          Work closely with Project Manager on all, or any changes on a daily basis

•          Oversee the use of machinery and equipment

Management

•          Manage weekly schedule:

• Create weekly job schedule in conjunction with Project Manager
• Maintain job activity to ensure completion of job schedule
• Review schedule daily to provide future work

•          Manage employees:

• Responsible for oversight and training of Carpenters
• Schedule work force that is needed a week in advance with Project Manager

•          Manage subcontractors:

• Schedule to ensure on time start of subcontract phase
• Ensures that project is ready for subcontractors
• Supervise all subcontractors during work phase
• Follow-up each sub to ensure completion of work according to plans and specifications
• Coordinate with Project Manager regarding all subcontractor inspections

•          Manage materials:

• Maintain a 3-day supply of materials on site at all times
• Store and protect all materials on-site from weather damage, theft, etc.
• Schedule excess materials for return and credit in a timely manner
• Keep track and order all special-order products that might take longer lead times so that they will arrive on time.

Carpentry

•          Capable of reading and understanding construction blueprints and specifications

•          Competent in all phases of residential construction

•          Keep vehicle well maintained and fully stocked and organized with tools and supplies to do any job from demolition to

•          finish work at all times

•          Performs all advanced carpentry duties

•          Capable of doing takeoffs

•          Responsible for all quality and efficiency

•          Capable of training/teaching upcoming field staff

•          Some rotational emergency on-call required

•          Other duties as assigned

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

•          Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential values: Be Genuinely Helpful, Aim High, Do What’s Right, Own It, Improve

•          It, and Build Great Relationships

•          Conduct business always with the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct

•          Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notify supervision of

•          unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies

•          Actively participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain

•          approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements,

•          policies, and regulatory guidelines

•          Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work

•          Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management

•          Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•          Supervise and manage Carpenters, Laborers, and Subcontractors

•          Assign, monitor, and manage tasks and responsibilities on a regular basis. Provide coaching and disciplinary actions, as necessary.

Skills & Qualifications:

•          High school diploma or equivalent

•          7+ years of proven experience as a lead carpenter

•          5+ years of residential building experience

•          Understanding of property services industry preferred

•          7+ years of supervisory experience (preferred)

•          Ability to pass skills assessment

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds for extended periods of time
• Ability to load/unload 75 pounds for a short period of time
• Maintain a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurability
• Ability to safely climb ladders and withstand heights of a 2-story building
• Ability to lift heavy objects and carry them limited distances
• Adequate transportation to be supplied by the employee
• Ability to independently carry all required tools, equipment, and materials

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

What We Offer:

As a full-time nonexempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, EAP services, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, you will be eligible for vacation and sick time off benefits, 10 paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. A company vehicle is provided; you may drive your company-provided vehicle home daily. Additionally, Gittleman has a profit-sharing program for associates.

Compensation: $37.50 - $42.50 an hour

Disclaimer Statement:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.