Carpenter

Bigge Crane and Rigging•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bigge Crane and Rigging is seeking a Carpenter to take ownership of the physical condition, functionality, and continuous improvement of our facilities and real estate assets. This role is not maintenance. It is a build, upgrade, and execute position. The ideal candidate is a true master of the trade, capable of leading complex facility improvement projects across offices, yards, shops, and residential style spaces. This individual understands carpentry at an expert level and has working mastery of plumbing, electrical, HVAC coordination, and building systems typically found in commercial offices, industrial facilities, and residential structures. This is an opportunity for a self starter with their own small crew to directly influence the strategic direction of facilities for one of the fastest growing crane and heavy equipment companies in the Gulf of America. The role also supports Bigge’s real estate division and long term property development initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum 10 to 15 years of hands on carpentry experience
Master level proficiency in rough and finish carpentry
Strong working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and building systems
Experience working in commercial, industrial, and residential environments
Proven ability to lead a small crew or independent team
Highly self directed with strong judgment and work ethic
Able to manage multiple projects without constant oversight
Understands how buildings actually function, not just how they look
Thinks in terms of longevity, maintainability, and total cost of ownership
Comfortable making decisions in the field
A builder, not a handyman
Takes pride in craftsmanship and execution
Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
Sees facilities as a strategic asset, not an afterthought
Wants to be part of a growing enterprise, not a static job

Responsibilities

Lead and execute build outs, remodels, upgrades, and renovations across all Bigge facilities
Perform high end carpentry work including framing, finish carpentry, millwork, cabinetry, doors, windows, and custom builds framing
Perform and oversee light to moderate plumbing and electrical work where appropriate
Coordinate and integrate building systems including electrical, plumbing, lighting, HVAC interfaces, and low voltage
Identify issues before they become failures and proactively correct them
Plan work scopes, material needs, timelines, and sequencing
Execute special projects independently with minimal supervision
Support Bigge’s real estate assets including offices, residential properties, and development projects
Assist in property repositioning, value add improvements, and long term capital upgrades
Provide practical construction input into property acquisition and development decisions
Serve as a trusted internal resource on what to build, improve, replace, or redesign
Recommend cost effective, durable, and scalable facility solutions
Think long term, not patchwork