Advanced Carpenter

BELFOR Franchise Group•Byron Township, MI

About The Position

The Advanced Carpenter provides operational support for client reconstruction efforts. This level 4 role in the Progressive Carpenter track oversees multiple projects, trains less-skilled carpenters, and contributes to large-scale commercial reconstruction projects as a CAT Team member. The role requires knowledge of applicable equipment and tools, installation of commercial construction materials, and commercial, industrial, and institutional construction practices. Advanced carpenters are also knowledgeable in shrink wrapping, including scoping and leading installation, and may be candidates for the Estimator Track or Project Manager Track. The position may involve supervising unskilled labor, other BELFOR employees, and occasional subcontractors across residential, commercial, multifamily, industrial, and institutional settings, including high-risk, high-exposure, or complex projects. Employees may perform emergency services and other duties as required. The listed duties describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Experience with commercial, industrial, and institutional construction practices.
Knowledge of applicable equipment and tools and installation of commercial construction materials.
Knowledge of shrink wrapping, including scoping and leading installation.
Ability to supervise unskilled labor, Basic and Intermediate Level BELFOR employees, and occasional subcontractors.
Ability to perform emergency services, including board-ups and securing buildings against further damage.
Ability to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically.
Ability to meet project timelines and report time worked and equipment and consumables used accurately and promptly.
Comprehensive 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 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 flood cutting and salvage and label items such as baseboards, cabinets, and doors.
Develop the ability to identify insulation types, thicknesses, and respective R-values.
Apply knowledge and skills related to 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 within 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, 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 additional duties as required.