Senior Site Framer

Promise Robotics Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Promise Robotics seeks a Senior Site Framer to lead the onsite framing crew for prefabricated floor systems, panelized frames, and roof structures in Calgary. This hands-on role requires mentoring teammates, operating tools, and ensuring safety and quality on year-round projects.

You will read blueprints, plan layouts, coordinate with managers, and drive continuous improvements in residential construction workflows. A strong background in framing and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years residential framing experience leading framing teams.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Carpenter certification is an asset.
• Proficient in building codes and blueprints.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is a strong asset.
• Strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Framing teams, planning and executing residential builds.
• Collaborate with Construction Manager on improvements.
• Assemble pre-built wall, floor, and roof structures.
• Read blueprints to determine layouts, materials and dimensions.
• Oversee site logistics and crane operations.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Ensure safety standards and quality control.
• Coordinate resources with construction and procurement.

Skills

Team leadership

Residential framing

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

AutoCAD / Revit

Tool operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Carpenter certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We’ve recently begun production at our new state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding plant in partnership with several large homebuilders within the Greater Calgary Region. Powered by Promise Robotics' transformative production lines for timber-based panelized construction, the new plant enables our group of homebuilding partners to significantly increase the capacity and speed of home production within the fast-growing region of Calgary, AB.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Site Framer to lead the onsite Framing crew to install prefabricated floor systems, panelized frames, and build roofs on site. In this role you will perform a variety of tasks involving physical labor, mentoring teammates, and are required to operate equipment and hand and power tools. This is a year round, full time position.

What you will do:

• Lead Site Framing teams, planning and executing residential builds
• Work closely with the Construction Manager on areas of improvement
• Assemble/finish pre-built wall, floor, and build roof structures
• Examine and understand specifics of blueprints and building plans to prepare project layouts to determine the dimensions and materials required for building the frame for a house
• Perform back framing to complete the homes.
• Guide the site logistics and craning
• Use a variety of hand and power tools such as saws, drills, nail guns, framer’s squares, and measuring tapes.
• Provide on the job training & mentorship to other employees.
• Maintain safety standards in the work place.
• Follow quality control procedures.
• Work with the construction and procurement manager to ensure timely planning of resources.
• Participate actively in problem solving sessions, continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What you will need to succeed:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 5 years+ of residential framing experience, with experience planning and leading framing teams to execute residential builds
• Journeyman Carpenter certification is an asset
• Proficient in building codes
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software is a strong asset
• Team work oriented.
• Excellent problem solving skills and good communication skills.
• Residential construction knowledge.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules.
• Knowledge of imperial and metric measurement systems.
• Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or material up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• May require work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.