Foreman

About the role

We’re hiring a Foreman for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential project. Dowbuilt foremen are bags-on lead carpenters and the right hand of our site superintendents. They are responsible for reading plans and lining-out subcontractors and crew.

What You’ll Do

• Putting work in place; this is a bags-on role, executing framing carpentry, while also lining out other crew members and sub trades
• Participation in quality control for all scopes of work - self performed as well as subcontracted
• Serve as first point of contact for subcontractor questions
• Collaborate with subcontractors to find solutions; come to superintendent with possible solutions to problems, be willing to come to the table prepared and engaged in the process
• Estimating materials and time to perform work proposed
• Being able to run small projects as a working lead; coordinate crew to maximize productivity
• Working with the superintendent to create daily schedule and take responsibility for its execution
• Discussing work with clients, architects, partners and inspectors with diplomacy, clarity, and patience as necessary
• Maintaining effective, respectful communication with field crew, subs, clients, partners, and team, always
• Minimizing material use to prevent waste and unnecessary cost
• Managing material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement
• Being a positive advocate for safety in action and attitude; reinforce awareness to reduce the risk of injury or citation and know OSHA requirements for your location and site
• Maintaining a safe and secure site (i.e., ensure safety of all people, tools, and materials)
• Maintain accurate documentation in the daily job log

What You Need To Succeed

• 6+ years high-end residential carpentry experience; highly competent and skilled in framing
• The ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications; understand vertical and horizontal control lines
• Advanced construction math skills
• The ability to think ahead and see the big picture. Understand the WHY behind the work and how what you're doing today will impact what's coming next
• Proficiency with proper use of tools and equipment and full complement of tools including specialty tools
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• The ability to take and give direction
• Technical constructability knowledge and experience with both traditional and new materials
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
• The ability to communicate in Spanish at a conversational level is highly preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1st of the month following DOH
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution
• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) – 0.046 hours per 1 hour worked (approx. 12 days for full-time employees) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max of 176 hours/22 days annually
• Annual tool stipend and tool loan policy
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement program
• Opportunities to build for Dowbuilt in other regions, if desired

Base Pay Range

The base pay range for this position is $38.00- $55.00 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

New Hires

New hires typically start below the midpoint of the range, with the opportunity for growth and advancement over time.

Who We Are

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest and Architectural Record. The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

How You'll Grow

We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals.