Tamarack Builders
Lead Carpenter
We are seeking a Lead Carpenter, preferably with 5 years of residential carpentry experience and 5 years of site team management. The Lead Carpenter assists the Site Supervisor to manage and direct the tasks of crew members and subcontractors to ensure efficiency and productivity on site. The Lead Carpenter combines professional carpentry skills with the ability to effectively coordinate all team members and trade partners on the job site, delegating tasks to carpenters as appropriate.
Required Skills and Attributes
Manage and execute excellent rough and finish carpentry including but not limited to
Ability to complete advanced framing, air sealing, and weatherization techniques
Apply various types of roofing underlayment and activities (i.e. prep for roofing, flashing, and gutters)
Execute all phases of interior/exterior trim
Install kitchen cabinets including managing layout and troubleshooting
Accurate foundation and framing layout
Produce level, plum and square wall, floor, and roof framing
Cut and install rough and finished stairs
Execute all phases of siding and decking installation
Prepare for trade partners as outlined by the Site Supervisor
Leadership to ensure that the crew and trade partners work together efficiently toward defined project goals in collaboration with the Site Supervisor
Effective and respectful communication skills with crew members, Site Supervisor, and trade partners
Initiate solutions for project challenges and maintain high standards; involve the Site Supervisor for additional support when needed
Facilitate crew meetings to communicate expectations and answer questions, including accurately tracking time
Provide teaching and guidance to Carpenters and Apprentice Carpenters as they work to develop their skills
Maintain a clean and safe jobsite, stocked with necessary materials
Create material takeoff lists for framing, sheathing, and trim
Effective and respectful communication with clients
Alert SS or PM about requests for changes
Reliable transportation to job sites, approx 1 hour range from base to some sites
What we offer
This is a full time, year-round hourly position at $35-45/hour based on experience. We value providing a fun, safe work environment that welcomes diversity. The position includes paid time off, paid holidays, health and tool stipend, and paid training.
Tamarack Builders is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our crew. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.