Lead Carpenter

BOWA

McLean, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Carpentry, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Customer Satisfaction, People Management, Pricing, Production Management, Profit & Loss, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Remodeling, Time Management
LOCATION
McLean, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Summary:  A Lead Carpenter (LC) for BOWA plays an important role in the completion and profitability of each project and plays a key role in client project execution, communication and client satisfaction.  The LC is the representative of BOWA who ultimately knows the most about a given project.  It is his/her chief responsibility to manage the day-to-day construction activities at the jobsite to get the project completed with the utmost quality and in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete Lead Carpenter responsibilities:

  • Direct and manage other carpenters on site

  • Complete carpentry work as needed with "tools on"

  • Own and maintain appropriate tools to complete the job

  • Supervision of BOWA employees and subcontractors on a daily basis

  • Estimating material list quantities, getting lists to the Small Projects Manager for pricing, oversee efficient use of the material and return of unused materials

  • Communicate and "manage" the client on a daily basis. Relay any important information from the client to the Small Projects Manager

  • Keep informed as to the project as a whole including plans, change orders and specs

  • Maintain a two-week future schedule of jobsite events including: material delivery dates, daily work, manpower needed, and summary of subcontractor work scheduled and completed

  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with the Small Projects Manager, subcontractors, clients

  • Supervision of jobsite safety, cleanliness, security, and protection from damage during construction

  • Attend quarterly training meetings in the office with all LC's and production managers

  • Use of computer as directed by Small Projects Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4 years experience in Remodeling related work
  • Be able to communicate with others clearly.
  • Must have reliable transportation, tardiness is not acceptable.

Schedule: Official work day: Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.  Overtime is occasionally necessary. This is an hourly position.

Benefits: Professional Development Training, Paid Time Off, Award-Winning Company Culture, Health/Dental/Vision Coverage, Flex Spending Account/Health Savings Account, Disability and Life Insurance, 401(k) & Company Match, Referral Program, Company Clothing & Gear, Tool Purchasing Program, and equity opportunities over the long term.

 

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