Lead Carpenter

Lead Carpenter

04 Oct 2024
New Jersey, North jersey 00000 North jersey USA

Lead Carpenter

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Lead Carpenter is completely responsible for the successful completion of the job, which includes being on time, on budget, and maintaining a high level of quality. In addition to being an excellent framing and finish carpenter, he or she should exhibit good judgment, high ethical standards, good oral & written communication skills, and strong leadership abilities. This position is on the “front line” in achieving our company goals of superior product quality and customer satisfaction.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

- Actively participate in both pre-construction conference and pre-completion walkthrough with client and Project Manager.

- Maintain a clean, safe job site at all times. Ensure that the crew works in a safe manner, taking all reasonable precautions. Job site should be broom-swept at the end of every day.

- Coordinate placement of job site sign at the start of a job and remove upon completion of job.

- Perform all carpentry labor and assign tasks to carpenters and helpers. Ensure work being performed is done in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

- Coordinate in conjunction with the office all subcontractors in a knowledgeable manner. Be sure to give them ample lead time and have the job ready for them to do their work. Ensure that they get timely inspections on their work.

- Anticipate ongoing needed materials, supplies and drawings well in advance. Create material lists and arrange for their delivery/pickup in will-call; be sure to check material deliveries for accuracy in quantity and measurement, as well as for any quality problems or damage. Delivery driver is to wait for your inspection and approval; noting any problems on the delivery ticket.

- Track & enter all jobsite activities in Project Management software.

- Accurately detail job details on timesheet; ensure all other employees do the same. This is a critical step for accurately tracking job costs.

- Review all customer change orders with the Contractor prior to submittal to the client.

- Walk through job site with Project Manager and client on jobs that need attention to make sure all rough-in has been completed and verify placement of all mechanicals. Compare to plans and contract specs as an additional verification.

- Coordinate with the office to schedule all necessary inspections with the building department.

- As job nears completion, create a punch-list of any outstanding items for Project Manager. The goal is for a zero punch-list job—long punch-lists rob our profits.

- Leave the job neat and clean, removing all tools, garbage cans and jobsite sign(s).

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