Lead Carpenter

Lead Carpenter

We're hiring a Lead Carpenter to work on our high-end residential construction projects. Dowbuilt lead carpenters have highly advanced interior and exterior carpentry skills and a demonstrated ability to execute work within very tight tolerances. This position requires an aptitude for providing creative constructability solutions to a variety of design challenges and is key to executing the high-quality work that Dowbuilt is known for.

As a lead carpenter, you'll be responsible for:

• Assisting with pickup framing, rough framing, finish carpentry, site protection, etc. as needed
• Managing material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement
• Assisting the superintendent with building layout and dimensional control
• Field verification of shop drawings as directed by the superintendent and project engineers
• Working and planning with subcontractors to make sure the project is ready for them to begin work each day
• Running small projects as a working lead; coordinating and directing crew and subs to maximize productivity
• Providing mentoring and coaching to fellow carpenters and laborers
• Maintaining job site security and safety (i.e., ensuring safety of all people, tools, and materials)
• Identifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the superintendent
• Assisting the superintendent with creation of the short-interval schedule and being responsible for its execution
• Assisting the superintendent with maintaining accurate documentation across all field systems
• Maintaining effective, respectful communication at all times with field crew, subs, clients, partners, and team
• Helping to plan and communicate site production expectations with crew daily; participating in quality control

To be successful as a Dowbuilt lead carpenter, you'll need:

• 5+ years of high-end residential carpentry experience
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to line out crew and subcontractors and communicate/maintain Dowbuilt quality standards
• Working knowledge of layout and install of wall framing, floors and roof systems, stairs, windows, and doors
• Must complete or already have acquired the appropriate safety training commensurate with the position and location (ongoing safety training provided)
• Be a team player and foster a positive and constructive attitude environment onsite
• Possess technical and working knowledge of building methods and construction practice; continually learn and develop new skills and capabilities
• Ability to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging situations
• Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to follow direction and perform work as designated
• Motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• U.S. work authorization

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1st of the month following DOH
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution
• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) – 0.046 hours per 1 hour worked (approx. 12 days for full-time employees) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max of 176 hours/22 days annually
• Annual tool stipend and tool loan policy
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement program
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