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MASTER'S DESIGN BUILD GROUP

Lead Carpenter

MASTER'S DESIGN BUILD GROUP, Leith-Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States

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Master's Design Build Group is a local, award-winning full-service design-build firm in Hatfield, PA. We are hiring a detail-oriented and skilled Lead Carpenter to join our fantastic team. The work involves leading and directing all on-site construction activities from the start of a project until the final walkthrough. Job seekers should take pride in their work, show up every day with a positive attitude, and enjoy working on a construction project.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and sketches to fully grasp the requirements

Fabricate rafters, partitions, stairways, and window and door frames

Confirm flooring, roofing, and drywall are level and compatible

Calculate, shape, cut, and smooth materials

Conduct inspections, maintenance, and fix structures

Project Pre-Planning: Works with the Project Coordinator to debug the job and assist in preparing the Project Schedule based on the Estimate and Contract

Communications: Maintains open, daily communications with clients, trade partners, and the Design/Sales Department as needed, with daily updates/logs via our construction management platform

General Job Oversight and Construction: Manages and coordinates the overall daily dance of Trade Partners and In-House staff from start of the project to the finishing touches to maximize efficiency

Materials and Supplies: Diligently plans ahead and ensures that all necessary materials and supplies are ordered and delivered to the jobsite in advance of when they are needed

Carpentry: Performs and/or oversees all carpentry and other in-house work according to

Best Practices , delegating as necessary to other field staff to ensure that the project is moving forward according to schedule and that our

Quality Standards

are met

Project Financial Management: Proactively monitors and controls project costs with an awareness of the importance of accurate job costing

Teamwork: Fosters an enthusiastic, creative, "can-do" attitude, and embraces a teamwork mentality in partnership with the Sales and Estimating departments in pursuit of Company goals

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is preferred

Excellent physical condition and dexterity

Candidate must have successfully completed a carpentry apprenticeship

Proficient in carpentry tools, techniques, and materials

Valid driver’s license required

Passion for Excellence

Must have the heart of a lifelong learner with the desire to excel at our craft

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in a general contracting or custom building/remodeling company

Thorough understanding of construction principles, methods, and specifications both within the Company and the industry

Strong knowledge of and experience in all facets of carpentry, from rough to finish

Consistent pursuit of additional industry knowledge and Best Practices

Ability to understand design intent and be able, if necessary, to work through low levels of detail

Ability to read and interpret plans, details, and specifications, and can visualize in three dimensions from two-dimensional data

Forward-looking, able to anticipate problems and challenges well in advance, and the ability to solve those problems and deal effectively with variables in situations where limited standardization may exist

Strong general math skills (algebra and geometry) to facilitate calculation of necessary job equations: area, volume, angles, pitch, diameter, circumference, and square footage, etc.

Basic Computer literacy – competency in MS Word, Excel, Project, and industry-specific software for managing change orders, job cost, and related project commitments

Proactive, flexible, team player who is comfortable working in a small company environment, taking on a leadership role

Highly motivated, self-starter who is organized and efficient, with above-average time management skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Physical abilities essential to the job include the ability to walk, talk, and hear

There are regular demands that physically require the employee to be able to lift and carry at least 80 pounds

The employee must be able to see and focus clearly both at a distance and close up

Employee will be subject to and must be able to work in the extremes of the outdoor environment in both summer and winter

Employee must be able to operate a motor vehicle to and from the job site

Compensation $50,000 - $70,000 per year

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