Lead Carpenter Position
Department: Production
Reports to: Director of Production
Type of Position: 40 Hours/Week, Non-Exempt/ Salaried, Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical & Dental Insurance, STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) Employer Safe Harbor Contribution, 9 Paid Holidays, 10 days PTO, and Quarterly profit share
ABOUT ADAMS + BEASLEY
ABA is an award-winning residential construction firm dedicated to creating environments where people feel at home. We are committed to cultivating a community that reflects a diversity of genders, sexual orientations, races, backgrounds, and perspectives. We celebrate, foster, and enjoy the unique experiences and lives of our employees. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we will be. Creating space to encourage and embolden our team to be their authentic selves is what drives us.
Our core values as a company are to deliver exceptional quality, to show we care, to win as a team, and to rise to the challenge, and we expect all team members to exemplify these values and the outcomes they promote. While we are particular about who joins our team, based on these values, we are always looking for the right people. The right people are those that will help ABA evolve and who in turn we can help to thrive and focus on their unique abilities. We know from experience that the win/win exchange between our company and our people enables us to deliver exceptional work while creating lifelong bonds and friendships.
Seat Summary
Leads the carpentry crew at an assigned project from the start of production through the finish. When not assigned to a particular project or working at a project with a different lead assigned, it is every lead carpenter’s responsibility to make sure all workers, whether fellow employees or subcontractors, are using best practices in safety and craftsmanship at all times.
Accountability When Managing Only
In pre-production, the Lead Carpenter (LC) works with the Construction Manager (CM) and Director of Production to create a realistic timeline and budget for the project. He/she is expected to flag potential issues such as unresolved design details. These items may have unusually long lead times that need to be ordered before production, and details that may not have been accounted for by estimating or design teams.
Once a project begins, the lead carpenter set-up the site shop and ensures the site is safe and secure including materials and tool storage. Throughout all phases of construction, the lead carpenter shall collaborate with the Construction Manager to coordinate on-site workflow and make changes as necessary to improve overall efficiency (eg: moving materials out of subs’ way, changing shop location if needed, etc.)
The Lead Carpenter shares the responsibility for maintaining and updating the project schedule with the CM.
The LC will manage the on site trade partner relationships and scheduling.
The LC is responsible for all material take offs and ordering.
The LC is responsible for redlining all shop drawings.
The LC is responsible for ensuring that all on site layout is completed accurately and according to plan.
Responsible for day-to-day jobsite cleanliness. Oversees site maintenance and ensures the site is clean, organized, safe, and clear of obstructions and hazards at all times.
Daily start up procedures: Turn on job site (lights, power, water). Supervise the set up of the site shop for the day (plug in saws and compressors, unpack materials).
Daily close down procedures: Direct fellow employees and subs to begin clean up at an appropriate time. If the Construction Manager is absent or otherwise unavailable, document progress (update daily log and progress pictures). Turn off the job site (lights, power, water). Confirm the site is clean and ready to close down. Check for safety hazards (cords and hoses, unplug saws if children are present, etc).
Direct fellow employees and trade partners to tasks that accomplish priorities for the day
Throughout each day, and in addition to accomplishing your own work, continually check in and supervise other carpenters and trade partners to make sure that they are performing work safely, competently, and in line with company practices and quality control. Provide training and instruction on proper tool use and installation techniques whenever necessary to fellow employees.
Stay ahead of materials ordering and deliveries to ensure work can be done efficiently and on a continual basis and that the job site is properly stocked including but not limited to both day-to-day supplies and large material procurements.
Collaborate with the Project Manager in formulating and managing the completion of the punch list.
Assist move-in and transition to finished space.
Participate in job feedback by contributing to Lessons Learned and representing the production team in Jobtopsy.
Accountability When Performing LC role and working as a Carpenter
In pre-production, the Lead Carpenter (LC) works with the Construction Manager (CM) and Director of Production to create a realistic timeline and budget for the project.
He/she is expected to flag potential issues such as unresolved design details. These items may have unusually long lead-times that need to be ordered before production, details that may not have been accounted for by estimating or design teams.
Once a project begins, the lead carpenter set-up the site shop and ensures the site is safe and secure including materials and tool storage. Throughout all phases of construction, the lead carpenter shall collaborate with the Construction Manager to coordinate on-site workflow and make changes as necessary to improve overall efficiency (eg: moving materials out of subs’ way, changing shop location if needed, etc.) ● The Lead Carpenter shares the responsibility for maintaining and updating the project schedule with the CM.
The LC is responsible for redlining all shop drawings.
The LC is responsible for ensuring that all on site layout is completed accurately and according to plan.
Responsible for day-to-day jobsite cleanliness. Oversees site maintenance and ensures the site is clean, organized, safe and clear of obstructions and hazards at all times.
Daily start up procedures: Turn on job site (lights, power, water). Supervise the set up of the site shop for the day (plug in saws and compressors, unpack materials).
Daily close down procedures: Direct fellow employees and subs to begin clean up at an appropriate time. If the Construction Manager is absent or otherwise unavailable, document progress (update daily log and progress pictures). Turn off the job site (lights, power, water). Confirm the site is clean and ready to close down. Check for safety hazards (cords and hoses, unplug saws if children are present, etc).
Collaborate with the Construction Manager in formulating and managing the completion of punch list.
Participate in job feedback by contributing to Lessons Learned and representing the production team in Jobtopsy.
Additional Position Responsibilities
Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on business needs.
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
4 or more years of relevant experience in carpentry
RRP Training is a plus
CSL a plus
OSHA-10 required
Extensive General carpentry skills
Ability to read and build from plans
Generate stock lists and place orders
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification and do not represent an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and responsibilities required of personnel assigned to this position.