About the Role
Landis Architects | Builders is looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter who is ready to excel in a fast-paced environment where excellent craftsmanship and project management is recognized and rewarded. Our production department emphasizes the importance of organization, communication, and creative problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
- 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, assign 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 Builder Trend
- 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.
- Inspect the work of Trade Partners to assure conformance to specifications and inspection readiness
- Meet with trade partners, providing them with an accurate scope of work and deliver their prep requirements and communicate using the 3-1-3-1 model
- Provide instruction and training to others on the proper method and process necessary to carryout carpentry assignments
- Performs 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
Knowledge and understanding of:
- 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/VA/MD
- Plans, specifications, and contracts
- Inspection process
- Finishes and installation requirements
Skill Sets:
- Advanced carpentry
- Foundation and framing layout
- Adept at organization, ability to prioritize, and multitasking
- Prompt, 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
- Proficient with Builder Trend
- Strong mathematical skills and analytical skills
- Proper use of safety equipment
Requirements:
- Valid work permit (USA)
- Local residency (DC, Maryland, or Virginia)
What We Prefer
- 5 years of Demonstrated success as a Lead Carpenter
Pay Range: $30/hr – $45/hr
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
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