Lead Carpenter
- Forest, ON, Canada
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- Job type
- Internship
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- 10+ years minimum experience in finishing carpentry and renovation work as well as experience leading a team.
- Working hours
- 44 hours a week
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Description
We’re looking for a highly skilled lead carpenter to join our team in the Lambton County area. This position involves managing a team as well as doing hands-on work.
Are you a senior-level finish carpenter/ renovation specialist who can get the job done as well as lead a construction team? Do you have an understanding of total project infrastructure and know what to do when reading a blueprint? Do you have an interest in artistic carpentry?
We think you’ll likely have strong organizational and time management skills, with great attention to detail and a love for leading a team. You already know that you are hardworking and thrive in a team environment but are also able to work alone. We think that your positive energy, and enthusiasm will play a key role in your continued success.
Here’s How You Will Strut Your Stuff
We’re looking for a highly skilled lead carpenter to join our team in the Lambton County area. This position involves managing a team as well as doing hands-on work.
Are you a senior-level finish carpenter/ renovation specialist who can get the job done as well as lead a construction team? Do you have an understanding of total project infrastructure and know what to do when reading a blueprint? Do you have an interest in artistic carpentry?
We think you’ll likely have strong organizational and time management skills, with great attention to detail and a love for leading a team. You already know that you are hardworking and thrive in a team environment but are also able to work alone. We think that your positive energy, and enthusiasm will play a key role in your continued success.
Here’s How You Will Strut Your Stuff
- Be the go-to person in assisting other team members and trades on construction job sites ensuring they know what to do.
- Act as cabinetry/custom product installer on all job sites/act as a supervisor.
- Resolve issues and difficult problems using sound judgment.
- Proactively be involved in the planning of renovations and cabinet installs.
- Assist design team with millwork, and cabinetry plan checks, prior to release to the shop for production.
- Provide Bill of Materials for the project and identify special item lead time to allow purchase order and material availability.
- Work with the Construction Manager & Lead Designer to develop the project engineering plan, and timeline required to perform all detailing.
- Lead and work with the team in cabinetmaking, custom cabinet installation, framing walls, millwork, countertop installation, custom cabinet manufacturing, moulding, and hardware installation.
- Maintain detailed project log throughout the project and coordinate with the construction manager.
- Work with the Construction Manager and Lead Designer to manage and allocate resources for the production of all custom product engineering as well as on-site.
- Develop team rapport and mentor other team members.
- Take field dimensions at the construction site to assist the design team
- Support the use of cutting-edge technology by continuing education and reading relevant industry information.
- Offer suggestions for appropriate upgrades to process and tools, able to reflect to be constantly improving process.
- 10+ years minimum experience in finishing carpentry and renovation work as well as experience leading a team.
- Experienced with various renovation tasks such as demolition, framing, hardwood flooring, and tile installation, drywall boarding, drywall taping/ mudding, fit and installing windows and doors, building and installing framing for dropped ceilings, custom work raming walls and installation of beams.
- Knowledge and/or experience in cabinetmaking, custom cabinet installation, framing walls, millwork, countertop installation, custom cabinet manufacturing, moulding, and hardware installation.
- Detailed knowledge and hands-on experience with renovation work.
- Ability to read architectural/ design blueprints, plans, and specifications and know what to do
- Ability to communicate in the language of design drawings
- Ability to communicate effectively and politely on site with team members and customers
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to be covered under the company’s automobile insurance.
- Knowledge of safety regulations.
- General knowledge of plumbing and electrical.
- Experience and ability to see a project through from beginning to end.
- Ability to train others from your own hands-on experience.
- Exceptionally organized and tidy, while working in the shop and on-site.
- Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (44 hours a week)
- Some Saturdays & overtime may be required
- Vehicle and tools provided
- Christmas Vacation
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead a construction team while performing hands-on finish carpentry, renovation, cabinetmaking, and custom installation work. Coordinate project planning, materials, timelines, design checks, site dimensions, and resources, while maintaining project logs and mentoring team members.
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of finish carpentry and renovation experience, including team leadership and a broad range of renovation and cabinetry tasks. Candidates must be able to read architectural and design plans, communicate effectively, manage projects from start to finish, follow safety regulations, and hold a valid driver's license.
Skills
- Finish Carpentry
- Renovation
- Team Leadership
- Cabinetmaking
- Custom Cabinet Installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Millwork
- Framing
- Countertop Installation
- Project Planning
- Bill of Materials Preparation
- Resource Allocation
- Project Coordination
- Mentoring and Training
- Safety Regulations
- Customer Communication
Benefits
- Company Vehicle
- Tools Provided
- Christmas Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Finish Carpentry
- Renovation
- Cabinetmaking
- Custom Cabinet Installation
- Architectural Blueprints
- Design Drawings
- Bill of Materials
- Millwork
- Framing
- Hardwood Flooring
- Tile Installation
- Drywall Boarding
- Drywall Taping and Mudding
- Window and Door Installation
- Dropped Ceilings
- Beam Installation
- Countertop Installation
- Moulding
- Hardware Installation
- Project Engineering
- Project Timelines
- Field Dimensions
- Safety Regulations
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Construction Site Supervision
- Resource Allocation
- Project Logs
- Team Mentoring
- Driver's License