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As the Lead Carpenter, you will be responsible for customer satisfaction, material take-offs and orders, jobsite supervision (including protection, cleanliness, and safety), carpentry labor, supervising subcontractors, inspections, and paperwork.

To apply for this position, please follow this link: https://dcbuilders.bamboohr.com/careers/146

*This position may be required to travel for 2-3 weeks at a time.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure company and customer satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship and polite communication.
• Attend all company/client meetings approved by the Project Manager/Site Super.
• Actively participate in both pre-construction conference and pre-completion walk through with client and/or Project Manager.
• Create an anticipated project schedule (critical path) in advance of project commencement, adjust schedule as needed based on production realities. Advise subcontractors of proposed schedule (if required by PM/Site Super). Verify and confirm material lead times and purchase orders as needed to maintain an efficient schedule.
• On a daily basis, inform the Project Manager/Site Super of the progress of the project, including any customer concerns, problems, delays, etc.
• Supervise the activities of the company’s field carpenters and/or independent subcontractors, which include oral and written communication as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe job site at all times. Ensure that the crew works in a safe manner, taking all reasonable precautions.
• Be responsible for the efficient and profitable use of the company’s time, manpower and materials on each project.
• Responsible for tracking the progress and profitability of the projects under his or her supervision and reporting to the Project Manager/Site Super.
• Maintain an operational inventory of necessary tools, safety equipment, equipment, and vehicles to perform specific activities assigned Project Manager/Site Super.
• Attend seminars and shows to obtain new product knowledge and new installation procedures (as required).
• Seek additional responsibility and guidance from company management employees as needed to enhance existing skills, learn new skills, and create potential for advancement within the company.
• Coordinate placement of job site sign at the start of a job and remove upon completion of job.
• Perform all carpentry labor and assign tasks to carpenters, coworkers, and helpers. Ensure work being performed is done in the most efficient manner.
• Coordinate in conjunction with the office all subcontractors in a knowledgeable manner.
• Anticipate ongoing needed materials, supplies and drawings well in advance.
• Create material lists and arrange for their delivery/pickup in will-call; be sure to check material deliveries for accuracy in quantity and measurement, as well as for any quality problems or damage.
• Track & enter all jobsite activities in Project Management software.
• Accurately detail job details on timesheet; ensure all other employees do the same.
• Review all customer change orders with the PM/Site Super. They will calculate price; then change order to be signed by customer prior to work being completed.
• Walk through job site with Project Manager and/or client on jobs that need attention to make sure all items are completed. Compare plans and contract specs as an additional verification.
• Coordinate with the office, client, or owner rep to schedule all necessary inspections with the building department.
• As the job nears completion, create a punch-list of any outstanding items for Project Manager.
• Leave the job neat and clean, removing all tools, garbage cans and jobsite sign(s).
• Actively participate in weekly production meeting with all team members.
• During rain periods, report to the jobsite with Carpenter's helper and cover exposed area of house with tarp/plastic cover; minimizing any possibility of water entering the home.
• Gather receipts of expenses and categorize them accordingly so they can get billed correctly.
• Coordinate daily with Safety Coordinator to ensure safety meetings and requirements are held to OSHA's standards, documented, and stored.

Knowledge and understanding of:

• OSHA regulations
• IBC Building codes

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience as a Lead Carpenter or management experience
• Timber Frame experience is a plus
• Versatile in all phases of construction

Required to:

• Lead field crew
• Effectively communicate (orally and in writing), with good comprehension
• Coach and teach crew members
• Apply problem solving and conflict resolution
• Organize and delegate work
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs, BuilderTrend, Openspace, Bluebeam

Expectations:

• Ready to take on new challenges and willingness to learn
• Good work ethic
• Ability to adjust to changes
• Leads by example
• Willingness to motivate and mentor other crew members
• A team player who takes on responsivities
• Acts with integrity and is honest at all times

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health and dependent FSA
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays

To apply for this position, please follow this link: https://dcbuilders.bamboohr.com/careers/146