Carpenter, Construction

PRIMARY JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS OPEN POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Generate project coversheet (identify critical information)
• Knowledge of blueprints (ability to read and understand)
• Complete Takeoffs of all Division 10, 11, and 12 product lines
• Understand Framing and Drywall Takeoffs
• Solicit vendor pricing associated with all products that are on the bid.
• Generate labor costs associated with installing the product(s)
• Create a price matrix in Excel for Management review.
• Develop final price sheet and quote for the project.
• Submit pricing to meet all bid deadlines.
• Work with Lead Estimator to expand vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Generate submittals and close out paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

• College Degree and/or 3-5 years field experience
• 1-3 years' experience in construction estimating preferred
• Basic building construction knowledge preferred or experience in carpentry or drywall installation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Impeccable problem-solving skills
• Ability to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.

Provide all manner of heavy construction, light construction, carpentry, support, demolition, revision, maintenance, repair and all manner of directed ‘other’ duties that present relative to all phases of preconstruction, construction and final detailing of a given project.

Duties can be that of constructing frames, structures, walls and complete buildings. Construction materials may be manually presented to specific work points or can be presented by forklift.

Carpenter works in parallel with the contracted entities providing construction services. This worker may be called upon to assist contractors relative to given needs, addresses small projects not contracted.

May have to receive, stack, store and potentially relocate given construction materials in order to provide given tasks or clear areas as need dictates.

The carpenter can use all manner of assistive devices in terms of buckets, hand trucks, push carts and forklift to accomplish given tasks.

Duties can also include tasks associated with weather demands, such as clearing snow, monitoring and removal of infiltrated water and moisture, and preventing water damage from rain.

This position can work alone or as part of a crew of various numbers with and without supervision, and is expected to both carry out directed tasks and to also independently sustain productivity by performing routine duties and tasks without guidance.

5+ years of a variety of general construction-related and/or carpentry experience

• Award all scopes of work on a timely basis, ensuring that each scope is all-inclusive including taxes and insurance
• Draft subcontracts to be thorough, complete and all-inclusive i.e. payment terms, safety policies or requirements, insurance requirements, etc.
• Buy out the job and assign vendors to each product
• Be a product expert on all products and services Elite provides (ongoing learning)
• Assign tasks to Project Administrators
• Coordinate preparation of submittals and PO’s
• Prepare project budgets
• Maintain current set of drawings (electronic or paper)
• Track RFI’s/COR’s/Sketches – watch for cost impact
• Write change orders and update Change Order Log
• Attend kick off meetings with Field Supervisor, Construction Coordinator, and Estimator to discuss the job and products
• Procurement of materials and track lead times
• Attend job site meetings as required
• Review daily reports and job meeting minutes from the Project Superintendents
• Coordination with subcontractors
• Order hardware required for installation
• Provide Field Supervisor with installation instructions and hardware needed for all products
• Provide consistent communication and follow-up with customers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Analyze Cost Reports
• Travel as needed; occasional overnight travel required

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