Lead Carpenter
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Building & Residential Construction, Construction Labor & Trades
Lead Carpenter
Are you a skilled carpenter with a passion for craftsmanship and a heart for helping others during challenging times? Join our Project Management Team as a Lead Carpenter, where your expertise will be essential to restoring homes and businesses with quality and care. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who confidently performs advanced carpentry tasks - from demolition to final punch lists- and who can effectively coordinate subcontractors, material vendors, in-house production staff, and inspectors to drive each project to completion.
Employee Benefits:
- Family Health Insurance:
Up to 70% employer-paid family medical premium - Employer-funded HRA to cover deductible
- Domestic partner coverage
- Dental & Vision:
Affordable employee-paid options - Life & Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) or Roth IRA with up to 4% company match (immediate vesting)
- Paid Time Off:
Generous PTO plus 8 paid holidays - Profit Sharing:
Company performance-based incentives - Training:
Sponsored certifications and leadership development - Company Vehicle
Responsibilities:
- Carpentry Work:
Perform advanced carpentry tasks including site preparation, framing, flooring, roofing, siding, cabinetry, and trim work - Address punch list and warranty items as needed
- Maintain consistently high-quality craftsmanship throughout the restoration process
- Project Planning:
Collaborate with project managers to meet timelines and client expectations - Assist in developing project plans, labor estimates, and schedules
- Monitor budgets, track material use, and control job site costs
- Order, receive, and manage construction materials
- Leadership and Supervision:
Supervise subcontractors, vendors, and in-house field teams - Provide training, direction, and mentorship to crew members
- Enforce job site safety, cleanliness, and professionalism
- Uphold strong communication across all project stakeholders
- Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain daily logs, change orders, and progress reports - Ensure proper documentation is organized and uploaded in job management software
- Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with building codes and safety policies
Requirements:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Insurable driver's license
- Minimum of 4 years of carpentry experience
- Previous experience in supervising internal employees and external trades
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb ladders and operate aerial lifts
- Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and crawling
- Regular lifting of 50 lbs; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs
- Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Expertise in structural and finish carpentry
- Safe and proficient use of hand and power tools
- Working knowledge of job tracking, scheduling, and material management software
- Ability to lead, mentor, and uphold high standards of craftsmanship
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong documentation and risk management practices
Why Join Us?:
At Paul Davis, we help people recover from life-altering disasters—floods, fires, and storms. This work requires empathy, professionalism, and a heart for service. You will make a meaningful difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career in a fast-paced, recession-resistant industry with significant growth potential.
Paul Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer Compensation: $70,000.00 - $ per year
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