Lead Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $26-$35 hourly

Scroggs Construction Services is seeking motivated, hands-on Lead Carpenters/Crew Leads to oversee remodeling, addition, restoration, and new home construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive carpentry experience, and a desire to grow within our expanding organization. This is not a desk or supervisory-only rolecandidates must be ready and able to physically lead by example in the field. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive carpentry experience, and a desire to grow within our expanding organization.

Crew Leaders will be responsible for leading a team consisting of a Carpenter and a Carpenter's Helper, while solving complex construction and remodeling challenges related to all carpentry tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise a crew, ensuring all carpentry tasks are completed efficiently.
• Gather materials for workers to handle on job sites when required.
• Work closely with project supervisors and coordinate with other trades as needed.
• Solve complex construction and remodeling issues independently.
• Oversee job site organization, cleanliness, and equipment servicing.
• Perform all aspects of carpentry, including rough and finish carpentry, following recognized procedures/techniques required for residential construction.
• Assist with slabs and elevated structures.
• Establish reference points and lines.
• Assist in preparing estimates, reports, and requisitions.
• Step in for supervisors when required.
• Mentor and manage crew members' development throughout their tenure.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years in a construction-related crew lead role, with at least two years of finish carpentry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to operate all carpenter tools and equipment.
• Must have a complete carpentry toolset and be capable of independently performing all construction-related tasks, including but not limited to: demolition, rough and finish carpentry, and concrete work(footings/footers).
  
• Ability to read and utilize blueprints to lay out construction, remodeling, and alteration work.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform job duties, including heavy labor with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift, load, and unload heavy construction materials frequently.
• Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protective/safety equipment as necessary.
• This position requires a significant amount of driving; candidates must possess and maintain a valid NC drivers license and live within 3045 minutes of Scroggs Construction Services.
• Trailers and trucks are provided to Crew Leaders.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $26.00$35.00/hour, based on experience and skill set.
• Benefits:
  
  • Health reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 3% IRA match
  • Crew Leaders are provided with trucks and trailers

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time position based in Asheville, NC.
• Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
• No high school diploma, GED, or college degree is required.

This job description provides a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may change as needed.