Lead Carpenter

Lead Carpenter

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.

What You'll Do

As a lead carpenter, you'll be responsible for:

• 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

What You Need To Succeed

To be successful as a Dowbuilt lead carpenter, you'll need:

• 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

What We Offer

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

• 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

The base pay range for this position is $45- $55 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. New hires typically start below the midpoint of the range, with the opportunity for growth and advancement over time.

Who We Are

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

How You'll Grow

We're committed to investing in our team members' ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.