Advanced Carpenter

Advanced Carpenter Commercial Restoration & Reconstruction

Location: Livonia, MI

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and personal well-being, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays & paid time off

Position Overview

This role provides essential operational support for commercial reconstruction and restoration projects. The Advanced Carpenter is a critical contributor on large-scale commercial CAT Team projects and plays a leadership role in training and mentoring junior carpenters.

Professionals in this role possess advanced knowledge of commercial construction practices, tools, and equipment, including shrink-wrapping methods, material installation, and project execution. This position represents Level 4 in the Progressive Carpenter career track and offers growth opportunities into Estimator or Project Manager development paths.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify potential project challenges and request support as needed
• Train and mentor Basic and Intermediate Carpenter team members
• Serve as a knowledgeable on-site resource for most project-related questions
• Construct effective containment systems for dust, debris, and airborne contaminants
• Build and repair metal-framed walls, acoustical ceilings, and roofing systems
• Perform flood cutting, salvage operations, and labeling of materials using approved methods
• Identify insulation types, thicknesses, and R-values
• Apply advanced construction skills across trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, framing, ceilings, roofing, and siding
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain clean, serviceable equipment
• Maintain strict attention to detail and customer property protection standards
• Deliver outstanding customer service in all interactions
• Work efficiently under schedule deadlines
• Support after-hours, weekend, and periodic travel project needs
• Accurately document labor hours, equipment usage, and materials consumption
• Participate in company-sponsored operations and safety training programs

Requirements & Expectations

• Supervise unskilled labor, entry-level and intermediate team members, and subcontractors on residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, institutional, and high-risk projects
• Provide clear guidance on project tasks and escalate complex issues appropriately
• Maintain tools and equipment used in daily operations
• Perform emergency response services such as board-ups and securing structures against further damage
• Complete additional duties as business needs require