Oak Leaf Construction is a general contractor providing residential, commercial and industrial remodeling, additions and new construction in Northwest Illinois and Southwest Wisconsin. We are looking for a Lead Carpenter to join our team.
Applicant should have at least five years of carpentry experience and have a thorough understanding of rough, finish carpentry, and all trades associated with home remodeling. The position requires the ability and willingness to work in a team and a willingness to interact with other Oak Leaf Construction employees and clients. Strong communication skills are vital.
Duties will include:
- Lead and supervise all field carpenters, unskilled and semi-skilled workers, and subcontractors involved in a project.
- Make work assignments, monitor quality, and motivate crew.
- Assign and explain tasks to the project team
- Perform timely completion of work to maintain schedule and budget goals
- Ensure job safety, protection, and maintenance of company tools, and enforce Code of Conduct
- Interpret paperwork including plans and specifications, purchase orders, subcontractor work orders, and cost updates
- Maintain accurate records of all work done by the project team (daily job log)
- Responsible for end-of-day procedures, including but not limited to clean-up, weather protection, and security. Also daily check-in with Project Manager or Project Superintendent
- Creative problem solving as well as the development of new processes and techniques to complete tasks on time and at budget.
- Account for materials and equipment onsite to ensure proper preparation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, Overtime available at time and a half.
Expected hours: 40 per week. 8 hour shift, Monday through Friday.
All candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Relocation reimbursement available. Enjoy the fresh air, small-town community, and great hunting and fishing of Northwest Illinois!
Oak Leaf Construction is a military-friendly and family-friendly employer. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
To apply contact Kelly Knapp at
815-541-5262
115 N. Hulbert Rd
McConnell, IL 61050
oakleafconst.com
Photos show some of the recent, high-quality work done by Oak Leaf Construction: New builds, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, decks.