Lead Carpenter

DowbuiltEast Honolulu, HI
$45 - $55Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a Lead Carpenter to work on our high-end residential construction projects. Dowbuilt lead carpenters have highly advanced interior and exterior carpentry skills and a demonstrated ability to execute work within very tight tolerances. This position requires an aptitude for providing creative constructability solutions to a variety of design challenges and is key to executing the high-quality work that Dowbuilt is known for.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of high-end residential carpentry experience
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
  • Ability to line out crew and subcontractors and communicate/maintain Dowbuilt quality standards
  • Working knowledge of layout and install of wall framing, floors and roof systems, stairs, windows, and doors
  • Must complete or already have acquired the appropriate safety training commensurate with the position and location (ongoing safety training provided)
  • Be a team player and foster a positive and constructive attitude environment onsite
  • Possess technical and working knowledge of building methods and construction practice; continually learn and develop new skills and capabilities
  • Ability to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging situations
  • Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot problems
  • Ability to follow direction and perform work as designated
  • Motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness
  • The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • U.S. work authorization

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with pickup framing, rough framing, finish carpentry, site protection, etc. as needed
  • Managing material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement
  • Assisting the superintendent with building layout and dimensional control
  • Field verification of shop drawings as directed by the superintendent and project engineers
  • Working and planning with subcontractors to make sure the project is ready for them to begin work each day
  • Running small projects as a working lead; coordinating and directing crew and subs to maximize productivity
  • Providing mentoring and coaching to fellow carpenters and laborers
  • Maintaining job site security and safety (i.e., ensuring safety of all people, tools, and materials)
  • Identifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the superintendent
  • Assisting the superintendent with creation of the short-interval schedule and being responsible for its execution
  • Assisting the superintendent with maintaining accurate documentation across all field systems
  • Maintaining effective, respectful communication at all times with field crew, subs, clients, partners, and team
  • Helping to plan and communicate site production expectations with crew daily; participating in quality control

Benefits

  • Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
  • 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1st of the month following DOH
  • 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution
  • 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO) – 0.046 hours per 1 hour worked (approx. 12 days for full-time employees) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max of 176 hours/22 days annually
  • Annual tool stipend and tool loan policy
  • Education/Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Opportunities to build for Dowbuilt in other regions, if desired
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