Lead Carpenter

Lead Carpenter

Are you a skilled carpenter with a passion for craftsmanship and a heart for helping others during challenging times? Join our Project Management Team as a Lead Carpenter, where your expertise will be essential to restoring homes and businesses with quality and care. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who confidently performs advanced carpentry tasks - from demolition to final punch lists- and who can effectively coordinate subcontractors, material vendors, in-house production staff, and inspectors to drive each project to completion.

Employee Benefits:

• Family Health Insurance: Up to 70% employer-paid family medical premium
• Employer-funded HRA to cover deductible
• Domestic partner coverage
• Dental & Vision: Affordable employee-paid options
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) or Roth IRA with up to 4% company match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Profit Sharing: Company performance-based incentives
• Training: Sponsored certifications and leadership development
• Company Vehicle

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced carpentry tasks including site preparation, framing, flooring, roofing, siding, cabinetry, and trim work
• Address punch list and warranty items as needed
• Maintain consistently high-quality craftsmanship throughout the restoration process
• Collaborate with project managers to meet timelines and client expectations
• Assist in developing project plans, labor estimates, and schedules
• Monitor budgets, track material use, and control job site costs
• Order, receive, and manage construction materials
• Supervise subcontractors, vendors, and in-house field teams
• Provide training, direction, and mentorship to crew members
• Enforce job site safety, cleanliness, and professionalism
• Uphold strong communication across all project stakeholders
• Maintain daily logs, change orders, and progress reports
• Ensure proper documentation is organized and uploaded in job management software
• Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with building codes and safety policies

Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Insurable driver's license
• Minimum of 4 years of carpentry experience
• Previous experience in supervising internal employees and external trades
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to climb ladders and operate aerial lifts
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and crawling
• Regular lifting of 50 lbs; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs
• Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Expertise in structural and finish carpentry
• Safe and proficient use of hand and power tools
• Working knowledge of job tracking, scheduling, and material management software
• Ability to lead, mentor, and uphold high standards of craftsmanship
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong documentation and risk management practices

Why Join Us?: At Paul Davis, we help people recover from life-altering disasters—floods, fires, and storms. This work requires empathy, professionalism, and a heart for service. You will make a meaningful difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career in a fast-paced, recession-resistant industry with significant growth potential.

Paul Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer Compensation: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year