Carpenter II

Red House Design Build • Cranston, RI

7d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter II is a technically complete residential carpenter and Red House’s on-site leader for day-to-day production when the Lead Carpenter is unavailable. The role performs all categories of residential carpentry independently and to company standards, directs Carpenter I and Apprentice employees, and manages quality and safety on site. Carpenter IIs may run smaller jobs independently when assigned. The role emphasizes craft excellence and demonstrates the company’s core values of Care, Clarity, and Trust.

The Carpenter II is accountable for journey-level carpentry, quality control, safety, leading jobs in the absence of the Lead Carpenter or Project Manager, and customer satisfaction. This includes executing work from plans and specifications, supervising crew and subcontractor work, coordinating materials and deliveries, maintaining accurate job records, communicating progress and concerns, protecting clients’ homes, and following company procedures. The position is full-time, onsite at active jobsites in Providence and nearby areas, with occasional work in Massachusetts and Southern Rhode Island. Work takes place in occupied homes and may involve heights, power tools, dust, debris, and changing weather.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of residential carpentry experience with demonstrated independent finish carpentry and kitchen/cabinet installation, or advancement from Carpenter I through the Red House evaluation.
• Meet Skill 4 (Advanced) in full at placement; Skill 5 or 6 designation is determined by evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to run a small job or direct at least one other person.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and signed Red House vehicle agreement.
• OSHA 10 certification, to be achieved within 90 days.
• RRP Certified Renovator.
• Full Carpenter II tool list per the RHDB Carpenter Required Tool List.
• Ability to perform residential carpentry independently, read plans, understand general building-code rules, and direct others.
• Reliable work ethic and ability to work at least 40 hours per week and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Skill 5 (Journey) or Skill 6 (Master) designation, subject to evaluation.
• Ability and interest in developing toward Lead Carpenter.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute assigned residential carpentry, including framing, roofing, windows, siding, trim, kitchens, cabinetry, decks, railings, and finish work.
• Read and understand plans and specifications, resolve unclear or conflicting information before proceeding, and identify appropriate building-code information.
• Maintain the required Carpenter II tool kit on site and use, maintain, and store tools properly.
• Inspect the quality of personal work and work performed by employees under direction; supervise Carpenter I and Apprentice work to meet company standards.
• Complete and document framing and rough-in quality checks before work is covered, including checks of trade-partner framing; correct or flag deficiencies.
• Check completed subcontractor work for completeness and conformance before authorizing departure or reporting completion.
• Enforce site safety policies, including PPE, fall protection, tool handling, and staging; ensure dust and site protection are installed and maintain required site cleanliness.
• Run smaller jobs independently or lead other employees when assigned, including coordinating quality, subcontractors, materials, and equipment.
• Assign daily crew tasks and keep employees productive when the Lead Carpenter is absent.
• Prepare work areas for subcontractors, coordinate their work when directed, and ensure cleanup is completed.
• Write BuilderTrend Daily Logs on days serving as the Red House person on site and help meet the project’s logging standard.
• Report project progress, client concerns, problems, and delays to the Lead Carpenter or Project Manager daily.
• Assist with material ordering, receive deliveries, track jobsite inventory, flag replenishment needs, and submit receipts.
• Interact professionally and courteously with clients, promptly escalate their concerns or questions, and protect their homes, property, and finished work.
• Maintain the company’s image through appropriate site appearance and conduct.
• Follow and teach company SOPs; complete and submit personal timecards daily; attend approved company meetings, seminars, and shows.
• Demonstrate reliable work habits, active learning, and readiness to seek guidance and additional responsibility.
• Meet performance standards for safety, quality, labor hours, daily logs, change-order authorization, tool ownership, OSHA 10, and RRP certification.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized health and dental coverage with employee cost-share.
• Two weeks of accrued paid time off.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Profit-sharing plan after six months of continuous employment.
• Professional development equivalent to one week of pay.
• Tool allowance equivalent to one week of pay.
• Company vehicle with fuel card; standard for Carpenter II and Lead Carpenter roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed