Experienced Carpenter - Restoration Expert

Experienced Carpenter - Restoration Expert BELFOR Group
• Chesapeake, VA, United States

BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package that includes a 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

We are looking for a skilled and seasoned Carpenter to join our team, playing a crucial role in our reconstruction projects for various clients. As a part of our CAT Team on large-scale commercial reconstruction initiatives, you will benefit from opportunities for growth into Estimator or Project Manager roles. This position is classified as level 4 in our Progressive Carpenter track and involves training less experienced carpenters while overseeing multiple projects.

• Anticipate potential project challenges and proactively seek assistance as needed.
• Mentor and train Carpenter Basic and Intermediate team members, sharing valuable industry knowledge.
• Act as the primary contact for project-related inquiries, providing guidance or directing complex questions to the right personnel.
• Construct effective containment solutions to control dust, dirt, and airborne contaminants on-site.
• Build Metal Framed Walls, Acoustical Ceilings, and perform necessary roofing repairs.
• Utilize the appropriate tools to execute flood cutting, salvage materials, and label baseboards and cabinetry.
• Develop expertise in different insulation types, their thickness, and R-values.
• Employ skills and material knowledge related to Trim, Doors, Cabinetry, Insulation, Rough Framing, Acoustical Ceilings, Roofing, and Exterior Siding in daily tasks.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety and maintenance checks to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain a meticulous attention to detail across all responsibilities.
• Adhere to BELFOR standards for the protection of client property.
• Exhibit a strong understanding of customer service principles and practices.
• Work efficiently under time constraints to meet project deadlines.
• Be available for night and weekend work as needed, with some travel expected.
• Timely report work hours and materials used.
• Participate in BELFOR-sponsored operations and safety training sessions as required.

• Proven experience supervising unskilled labor and Basic and Intermediate Level BELFOR employees, alongside occasional subcontractors, across residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Able to address simple project inquiries and discern when to refer more complex questions to qualified staff.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as needed.
• Provide emergency services when necessary, including securing buildings from further damage.
• Complete additional tasks as required to support team goals.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role and are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.