Finish Carpenter

Dowbuilt; San Juan; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement

Paid holidays

PTO

Tool stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dowbuilt is seeking Finish Carpenters for high-end residential projects. You will read drawings, control layouts, and mentor teammates while coordinating with the Foreman and Superintendent to hit tight deadlines.

You must have doors/windows hanging, waterproofing experience, and proficient use of a builder’s level. Expect competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as part of a skilled carpentry team.

Qualifications

• Experience reading architectural and shop drawings
• Proficient with builder’s level and layout control
• Experience hanging doors and setting windows; waterproofing knowledge
• Strong understanding of structural framing and trim/crown work
• Ability to mill materials to exact dimensions and scribe/copy details
• Mentor carpenters and coordinate with subs while maintaining safety

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and shop drawings
• Manage building layout and dimensional control
• Communicate deadlines and prevent slips; inform Foreman/Superintendent
• Prepare and execute daily work plan
• Coordinate with subcontractors for daily readiness
• Assist fellow carpenters from framing to finish
• Order materials with Superintendent
• Evaluate cabinets, doors, windows, and shop drawings
• Mentor and coach carpenters and laborers
• Identify unsafe practices and report to Foreman or Superintendent

Skills

Reading drawings

Layout and dimensions

Doors/windows hanging

Waterproofing/exterior flashing

Builder’s level proficiency

Structural framing details

Trim installation & crown

Coping & scribing

Cabinetry & casework

Angles & pitches math

U.S. work authorization

Mentoring others

Job description

We’re hiring Finish Carpenters to work on our high-end residential construction projects. Dowbuilt finish carpenters have highly advanced interior and exterior carpentry skills and a demonstrated ability to execute work within very tight tolerances. This position requires an aptitude for providing creative constructability solutions to a variety of design challenges and is key to executing the high-quality work that Dowbuilt is known for.

What You’ll Do

As a finish carpenter, you’ll be responsible for:

• Reading and interpreting architectural and shop drawings
• Managing building layout and dimensional control
• Establishing clarity around deadlines, ensuring that any slipping deadlines are identified early, and new deadlines are communicated to the Foreman and Superintendent
• Preparing and executing the daily work plan
• Working and planning with subcontractors to make sure the project is ready for them to begin work each day
• Helping fellow carpenters put new work into place, from framing to finish
• Working with Superintendent to order materials
• Evaluating cabinets, door and window details, and shop drawings
• Providing mentoring and coaching to fellow Carpenters, Apprentice Carpenters, and Laborers
• Identifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the Foreman or Superintendent

What You Need To Succeed

To be successful as a Dowbuilt finish carpenter, you’ll need:

• Experience hanging doors and setting windows
• Experience waterproofing; knowledge of how to properly flash exterior doors and windows
• Proficiency with use of builder’s level
• Thorough understanding of structural framing details
• Knowledge of trim installation, including trim around doors, windows, base, base shoe, and crown molding
• Familiarity with coping techniques for base & crown
• Familiarity with scribing techniques for cabinetry & other trim work
• The ability to mill materials to exact dimensions
• The ability to cut tapers in trim boards when walls are out of plumb
• Familiarity with making jigs for routering door and cabinet hardware
• Familiarity with cabinetry and casework installation
• Full understanding and working knowledge of tools required to perform high-level carpentry
• Crown molding install at various wall angles with coped or mitered joinery
• Paneling fabrication and install
• Familiarity with some stair work including handrails and skirt boards
• Satisfactory math skills figuring out angles and pitches for roofs, stairs and railings
• Glue up joinery skills for shelving, table, or bench tops
• Familiarity with sharpening techniques for chisels and plane blades
• U.S. work authorization

What We Offer

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

• 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

The base pay range for this position is $39.00 - $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 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, Architectural Record, and Dwell. 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. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.