Advanced Carpenter

BELFOR Franchise Group•City of Schenectady, NY

21d

About The Position

The Advanced Carpenter provides operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients and oversees multiple projects. This role serves as a key trainer for less-skilled carpenters and as a CAT Team member on large-scale commercial reconstruction projects. Advanced Carpenters are fully knowledgeable about applicable equipment, tools, and installation of commercial construction materials, with experience in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction practices. They are also knowledgeable in shrink wrapping, including scoping and leading installation. This is level 4 in the Progressive Carpenter track; candidates may pursue the Estimator Track or Project Manager Track. The position involves supervising and training less-experienced workers, supporting project execution, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and meeting customer service, safety, quality, and timeline expectations. Work may include nights, weekends, and periodic travel as requested.

Requirements

Experience and ability to oversee multiple reconstruction projects.
Knowledge of applicable equipment and tools and installation of commercial construction materials.
Experience with commercial, industrial, and institutional construction practices.
Knowledge of shrink wrapping, including scoping and leading installation.
Ability to train and supervise less-skilled carpenters and other workers.
Ability to identify insulation types, thicknesses, and R-values.
Knowledge and ability to apply skills in trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, rough framing, acoustical ceilings, roofing materials, and exterior siding.
Ability to recognize project problems and seek guidance or refer questions to qualified personnel when appropriate.
Ability to maintain equipment and perform vehicle safety and maintenance inspections.
Ability to perform emergency services such as board-ups and securing buildings against further damage.
Attention to detail and ability to safeguard customers' property.
Understanding of customer service principles and practices.
Ability to work within specific timelines and under time constraints.
Ability to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically.
Accurately report time worked and equipment and consumables used.

Responsibilities

Recognize potential project problems and timely request additional guidance and assistance.
Train Carpenter Basic and Carpenter Intermediate team members in all facets of their job descriptions.
Answer most project questions and direct more specific or complicated questions to the appropriate resource.
Construct appropriate containment for construction dust, dirt, and airborne contaminants in the work area.
Construct metal-framed walls and acoustical ceilings, and repair or replace roofing as required.
Use appropriate tools and accepted BELFOR methods to perform tasks related to flood cutting and salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, and other items.
Develop the ability to identify insulation types, thicknesses, and respective R-values.
Apply knowledge of trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, rough framing, acoustical ceilings, roofing materials, and exterior siding to daily tasks.
Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles in clean, serviceable condition.
Maintain attention to detail and safeguard other people's property in accordance with BELFOR standards.
Apply customer service principles and practices.
Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
Work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically.
Report time worked and equipment and consumables used accurately and on time.
Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.
Supervise unskilled labor, Basic and Intermediate Level BELFOR employees, and occasional subcontractors in residential, commercial, multifamily, industrial, and institutional settings, including high-risk, high-exposure, or complex projects.
Maintain equipment used in daily tasks.
Perform emergency services as needed, including board-ups and securing buildings against further damage.
Perform other duties as required.