Lead Carpenter

About the role

Landis Architects | Builders is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to join our dynamic production team.

Responsibilities

• Advanced carpentry
• Foundation and framing layout
• Adept at organization, ability to prioritize, and multitasking
• Promptly follow through with Project Managers, clients, vendors, and subs
• Basic budget management and personnel management
• Able to review the work of trade partners for quality and accuracy
• Proficient at interpreting drawings and specifications
• Solid communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills and analytical skills
• Proper use of safety equipment
• Valid work permit (USA)
• Local residency (DC, Maryland, or Virginia)
• 5 years of demonstrated success as a Lead Carpenter
• Residential construction and remodeling
• Residential building trades and their pre-requisites for production
• Basic management practices
• Construction techniques, tools, equipment, and materials
• Quality cost control
• Building & Energy codes and those specific to DC/MD/VA
• Plans, specifications, and contracts
• Inspection process
• Finishes and installation requirements
• Ensure employee and trade partner compliance with OSHA / NAHB and EPA lead-safe practices
• Deliver the highest level of client satisfaction with exemplary client experience
• Support achievement of production goals employing company best practices
• Ensure proper material storage and protection on-site after delivery and installation
• Functions as Crew Leader, assigning and overseeing the work of other employees and Trade Partners
• Provide Project Managers with regular project updates, schedules, change order requests, using daily logs, and uploading photos into Smartsheet (training will be provided)
• Be aware of project progress and profitability regularly
• Ensure the image of the company is supported by the appearance and activities of the installation teams and job sites
• Meet with trade partners, providing them with an accurate scope of work and deliver their prep requirements
• Provide instruction and training to others on the proper method and process necessary to carryout carpentry assignments
• Perform more complex, difficult, or non-routine carpentry assignments requiring specialized knowledge or skill
• Maintain an operational inventory of necessary tools, safety equipment, and vehicles to perform specific activities assigned by the Production Manager
• Dispense project punch and warranty lists in a timely manner
• Employ green and sustainable best practices with continued education
• Participate in Project Hand-offs, ensuring a clear understanding of client needs, designer's intent, and production considerations
• Attend Project Close-out Meetings, convey and implement lessons learned
• Support the management of client expectations so they remain within contracted scopes of work and reasonable limits of perfection
• Support monitoring of staff for compliance with Landis codes of behavior

Qualifications

• Valid work permit (USA)
• Local residency (DC, Maryland, or Virginia)
• 5 years of demonstrated success as a Lead Carpenter
• Residential construction and remodeling
• Residential building trades and their pre-requisites for production
• Basic management practices
• Construction techniques, tools, equipment, and materials
• Quality cost control
• Building & Energy codes and those specific to DC/MD/VA
• Plans, specifications, and contracts
• Inspection process
• Finishes and installation requirements

Skills

• Advanced carpentry
• Foundation and framing layout
• Organization, prioritization, and multitasking
• Budget management and personnel management
• Reviewing work of trade partners for quality and accuracy
• Interpreting drawings and specifications
• Solid communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills and analytical skills
• Use of safety equipment

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• Lunch and Learns for career development and licensure maintenance
• Leadership opportunities through our many committees

Pay

$30/hr-$45/hr

Schedule

N/A