Framing Carpenter Lead

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Inc•Pensacola, FL

4d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Framing Carpenter Lead is a highly skilled framer responsible for both production and instruction. This role involves framing Habitat homes to specific standards, handling complex assemblies, and ensuring the framing package is ready for subsequent trades. The Lead is also responsible for the department's structured training path, including cross-training to ensure no field skill is dependent on a single individual, and setting the workmanship standard for the framing crew. The position reports to the On-Site Project Foreman and requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of standard framing practices; able to frame a home independently and correct others' work.
Highly skilled in the use of standard construction tools.
Knowledge of reading and interpreting building plans and specifications.
Demonstrated ability to teach a trade skill to an inexperienced adult learner.
Patience, clear verbal instruction, and the ability to motivate, communicate, and team build.
Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage a work site.
Basic computer skills.
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of five years of framing experience; eight years preferred.
Prior experience training, mentoring, or leading other carpenters required.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with volunteers strongly preferred.
HFHI Competent Person Safety Training, or willingness to obtain it within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

Frame Habitat homes to PHFH standards in accordance with house plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
Set the workmanship standard on site; the quality of this role's own work is the reference other crew members are trained to.
Identify and recommend advantageous building practices and material cost savings.
Update required project information in the organization's construction project management software at the end of each workday.
Own a written training plan for each apprentice, with defined skills, milestones, and a review schedule.
Deliver hands-on instruction in framing, layout, blueprint reading, measuring and cutting, tool use, and build sequence.
Deliver the cross-training plan agreed with the Construction Manager, including heavy equipment operation, so that no field function rests on a single person.
Assess and document crew skill levels, and advise the On-Site Project Foreman on readiness for advancement.
Protect scheduled training time; escalate to the On-Site Project Foreman when production demands displace it.
Train and direct volunteers and homebuyers working sweat equity hours, matching tasks to skill level and supervising the work.
Deliver task-level safety instruction before volunteers begin work, and support the daily site safety meeting.
Create a welcoming, patient, and mission-driven experience for volunteers of every skill level.
Ensure a safe construction environment in accordance with HFHI Competent Person Safety Training.
At the end of each workday, ensure the site is clean and swept, all tools are put away, and all tools are in safe and good working condition.
Send damaged tools for repair daily, if applicable.
Complete other duties as assigned.