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Carpenter Lead

Carpenter Lead

Gittleman ConstructionMinneapolis, MN, US
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Description

Job Overview :

The Carpenter Lead is responsible for management and production of construction projects within the specified timelines. Develops and maintains a positive professional relationship with internal and external customers. Provides leadership and educates all on-site production carpenters and laborers. Responsible for a well-organized project that has the highest quality standards and above all promotes a safe and clean work environment at all times.

Your Responsibilities :

Maintain a Safe Jobsite

  • Maintain and enforce the OSHA Safety Compliance Program with all employees and subcontractors
  • Maintain all safety related items such as First Aid Kit, and all related forms
  • Submit safety incident reports for each unsafe violation observed. This report must be submitted no later than 24 hours after any incident.

Customer Experience

  • Conduct a weekly meeting with client, Project Manager and Salesperson for review of job progress
  • Communicate with Project Manager regarding any major changes in your clients
  • Make sure that projects are broom cleaned at the end of each day and thoroughly on Fridays
  • Help clients any way possible through the ups and downs of the remodeling experience

    • Supervision

  • Supervise all employees and subcontractors in activities so they will be productive at job sites
  • Manage and monitor expenditures to stay within project budgets
  • Protect the client’s property from theft, damage or weather-related loss
  • Supervise all related paperwork as needed and all on-site organization
  • Create a positive, productive teamwork environment
  • Work closely with Project Manager on all, or any changes on a daily basis
  • Oversee the use of machinery and equipment

    • Management

  • Manage weekly schedule :
  • Create weekly job schedule in conjunction with Project Manager
  • Maintain job activity to ensure completion of job schedule
  • Review schedule daily to provide future work
  • Manage employees :
  • Responsible for oversight and training of Carpenters
  • Schedule work force that is needed a week in advance with Project Manager
  • Manage subcontractors :
  • Schedule to ensure on time start of subcontract phase
  • Ensures that project is ready for subcontractors
  • Supervise all subcontractors during work phase
  • Follow-up each sub to ensure completion of work according to plans and specifications
  • Coordinate with Project Manager regarding all subcontractor inspections
  • Manage materials :
  • Maintain a 3-day supply of materials on site at all times
  • Store and protect all materials on-site from weather damage, theft, etc.
  • Schedule excess materials for return and credit in a timely manner
  • Keep track and order all special-order products that might take longer lead times so that they will arrive on time.

    • Carpentry

  • Capable of reading and understanding construction blueprints and specifications
  • Competent in all phases of residential construction
  • Keep vehicle well maintained and fully stocked and organized with tools and supplies to do any job from demolition to finish work at all times
  • Performs all advanced carpentry duties
  • Capable of doing takeoffs
  • Responsible for all quality and efficiency
  • Capable of training / teaching upcoming field staff
  • Some rotational emergency on-call required
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • Supervise and manage Carpenters, Laborers, and Subcontractors
  • Assign, monitor, and manage tasks and responsibilities on a regular basis. Provide coaching and disciplinary actions, as necessary.

    • Skills & Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 7+ years of proven experience as a lead carpenter
  • 5+ years of residential building experience
  • Understanding of property services industry preferred
  • 7+ years of supervisory experience (preferred)
  • Ability to pass skills assessment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork-focused
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 356
  • Time management and organizational skills

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs for extended periods of time
  • Ability to load / unload 75 lbs for a short period of time
  • Maintain valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurability
  • Ability to safely climb ladders and withstand heights of a 2-story building
  • Ability to lift heavy objects and carry them limited distances
  • Adequate transportation to be supplied by the employee
  • Ability to independently carry all required tools, equipment, and materials

    • What We Offer :

    As a full-time nonexempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, EAP services, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, you will be eligible for vacation and sick time off benefits, 10 paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. A company vehicle is provided; you may drive your company-provided vehicle home daily. Additionally, Gittleman has a profit-sharing program for associates.

    Compensation : $35-40 hourly

    Disclaimer :

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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