Intermediate Carpenter

Intermediate Carpenter - Commercial Restoration & Reconstruction
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Position Overview

This role provides essential operational support for commercial reconstruction and restoration projects. The Intermediate 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 3 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 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

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

Compensation, Schedule & On-Call Requirements

Pay Range: Up to $28 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates earning $28 per hour should have at least 5-6 years of relevant carpentry experience.

• Overtime: Most Carpenters work more than 45 hours per week and are eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
• Typical Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM or 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. The team aims to maintain eight-hour workdays whenever possible, depending on workload and business needs.
• On-Call Rotation: Typically one week every six weeks, running from Friday at 5:00 PM through the following Friday at 5:00 PM.
• On-Call Pay: $25 per dispatched job during the week and $50 per dispatched job on weekends while on call. Additional earnings vary based on dispatch volume and overtime; some employees earn over $400 in additional weekly income.
• Travel Requirements: Travel is generally within approximately one hour of the assigned office. Service areas may overlap between nearby offices.
• Company Vehicle: Carpenters may take their company vehicle home but must have the vehicle available and arrive with it when responding to on-call assignments.

Candidates should be comfortable with overtime, rotating on-call responsibilities, and local travel as required.