Job Title : Lead Carpenter
Department: Construction
Reports to: Project Manager
Company Overview
Oxbow Design Build Cooperative is a worker-owned company that offers architectural design, construction services, and millwork for residential and commercial projects. We are a values driven company that prioritizes sustainable and ethical construction. We use local and environmentally friendly materials as much as possible, and produce buildings that meet the highest energy performance standards. As a cooperative, we value all of our workers highly and provide a path to ownership of the company with equal participation in company governance and profit sharing.
Position Overview
This is a position at a growing and successful worker-owned cooperative. We are looking to hire a skilled lead carpenter, with emphasis on trim work, to provide guidance and supervision to the project team involved in construction projects. The lead carpenter’s responsibilities include assigning and explaining tasks to the project team, hands on work for tasks requiring more skill, and regularly inspecting work done by the other site workers to ensure that it meets acceptable standards. You should also be able to help the project manager solve project-related problems.
All the details:
Job Duties
Ensure all workers and subcontractors are working in a safe manner and using appropriate PPE.
Assigning and explaining tasks to the other site workers.
Checking all work on site.
Assisting the project management team in ordering materials needed for projects.
Supervising the company's site workers, unskilled and semi-skilled workers, and subcontractors.
Performing all carpentry duties required, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Ensure all work conforms to applicable building codes.
Maintaining accurate records of all work done by the project team.
Effectively communicate with project manager, office manager, site/shop workers, vendors, other contractors, and clients
Provide schedule related updates to the project management team.
Report to the Project Manager for all issues
Be adaptable and capable of keeping up with quick, frequent changes
Provide excellent customer service
Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
Ensure attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people’s property and information
Proactively communicate job site conditions and concerns that may or are affecting completion of the job to the appropriate person
Local travel to job sites, municipal offices, vendors, etc required.
Follow all CDC, state, and local guidance for COVID-19 best practices
Qualifications
Required
15+ years site carpentry experience, frame to finish.
Valid driver's license.
Proven experience in all aspects of residential remodeling and construction.
Sound knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
The ability to safely operate power tools.
The ability to read blueprints.
Excellent time management skills.
Effective communication skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Bonus
CSL
LSR-Supervisor certification
OSHA 10
Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes in MA
Physical Demands
Frequent handling of materials from 5-40 lbs, unassisted
Frequent handling of materials from 41 lbs +, assisted
Sustained periods of maintaining the same position
Compensation
Full-time, starting at $30-37/hr, depending on certification/licensure. Pay is subject to regular review and raises.
Company tools
Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Time, Holiday Pay, & Bereavement)
401k with Safe Harbor Match
Mileage reimbursement (if not in company vehicle)
Ownership track for equal profit sharing within 2 years
Professional development opportunities