Advanced Carpenter

BELFOR Franchise Group•North Charleston, SC

11h

About The Position

The Advanced Carpenter provides operational support for client reconstruction efforts and oversees multiple projects. This position serves as a key trainer for less-skilled carpenters and contributes to large-scale commercial reconstruction projects. Advanced Carpenters are knowledgeable about applicable equipment, tools, and the installation of commercial construction materials, and have experience with commercial, industrial, and institutional construction practices. They are also knowledgeable about shrink wrapping, including project scoping and leading installation. This is level 4 in the Progressive Carpenter track, and candidates may pursue the Estimator Track or Project Manager Track.

Requirements

Experience overseeing multiple reconstruction projects and training less-skilled carpenters.
Knowledge of applicable equipment, 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 supervise unskilled labor, Basic and Intermediate Level BELFOR employees, and occasional subcontractors across the listed project settings.
Ability to recognize when project questions or issues require referral to more qualified personnel.
Ability to maintain equipment used in daily tasks.
Ability to perform emergency services, including board-ups and securing buildings against further damage.
Ability to meet project timelines and safeguard other people's property.
Attention to detail and understanding of customer service principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Recognize potential project problems and promptly request additional guidance or 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 learned skills and materials knowledge in 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 the vehicle clean and serviceable.
Maintain attention to detail and meet BELFOR standards for safeguarding other people's property.
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 promptly.
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, institutional, and high-risk, high-exposure, or complex project settings.
Maintain equipment used in daily tasks.
Perform emergency services as needed, such as board-ups and securing buildings against further damage.
Perform additional duties as required.