Higson Construction is hiring lead carpenters, please email your resume
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
JOB SITE SUPERVISION
Lead 1-5 carpenters in completion of general construction, concrete, rough framing, and finish carpentry tasks
Proactive client, engineer and architect contact with minimal supervision from the Project Manager.
Attend and participate in site meetings with the project manager and clients
Notify the team of differing site conditions or other unforeseen conditions that require work outside of the scope
Attentive to budget as it relates to labor hours
Ability to plan three weeks ahead in terms of scheduling subcontractors, verifying design execution, and planning the sequence of work
Monitor the daily schedule and follow up with current & upcoming subcontractors
Advanced materials ordering and estimating
Inspection scheduling with the city
Advanced understanding and interacting with other trades
Coordinate with scheduler crew allocation & long-term needs
Coordinate trash pickups
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE/SKILL
Mastery of general job site, ladder & scaffolding safety
Demonstrated ability to work safely and lead safe practices at the site
Understand proper and consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Competent at reading and comprehending plans
Read all types of plans, including shop drawings for ironwork, cabinets and windows
Redline plans to communicate with Project Manager and Design Team
Knowledge of operating any and all tools required for the project
Advanced layout: concrete, framing, cabinet installation and finish carpentry
Concrete forming, including whole house foundations and advanced concrete finishing skills
All framing, including complex roofs and stair building
All interior and exterior woodwork, including curved work
Possession of complete toolkit for work required
Truck or vehicle
QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL
Job site set up and organization
Order short lead materials such as lumber and hardware
Conduct weekly safety meetings
Log daily reports
Teach and guide the entire crew in the standards of work quality and jobsite safety
Facilitate weekly safety tailgate meetings with crew.
Attitude:
Self motivated toward building to a high standard
Committed to the job: Shows up on time, does what they say they will do and finishes what they start!
Polite, appreciative, friendly, good-humored and can-do!
Strive for improvement for self and company
Mentors others in their pursuit of improvement
Put the team ahead of themselves