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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

DC Builders & DC Structures are a pair of nationwide design and construction firms specializing in designing and constructing one-of-a-kind, heavy timber structures. Headquartered just outside Portland, Oregon, our experienced team designs, fabricates, and builds beautiful custom homes, event venues, wineries, equestrian facilities, clubhouses, and other commercial buildings. For over 15 years, DC Builders has been thrilling clients with our dedication to superior customer service and expert craftsmanship.

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