Lead Carpenter Craftsman

WizeHire, Inc; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local design-build firm in Hatfield is seeking a skilled Lead Carpenter. Responsibilities include leading on-site activities, managing communications, and overseeing carpentry work. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of hands-on experience in general contracting, a passion for excellence, and strong knowledge of carpentry. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a general contracting or custom building/remodeling company.
• Thorough understanding of construction principles and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities for projects.
• Manage daily communications with clients and trade partners.
• Oversee all carpentry and in-house work according to best practices.

Skills

Passion for Excellence

Strong knowledge of carpentry

General math skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Team player

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Project Management Software

Job description

Description

Master's Design Build Group is a local, award‑winning full‑service design‑build firm in Hatfield, PA. We are hiring a detail‑oriented and skilled Lead Carpenter to join our fantastic team. The work involves leading and directing all on‑site construction activities from the start of a project until the final walkthrough. Significant experience with all aspects of construction from foundation to finish is essential.

The job involves reading blueprints, meeting all applicable building codes, framing, finish carpentry, as well as the ability to manage other people well—our Trade Partners and other Employees. Job seekers should take pride in their work, show up every day with a positive attitude, and enjoy working on a construction project. If you’re looking for a job with good pay, guaranteed hours, and the ability to work with your hands, start your application today.

Responsibilities

• Project Pre‑Planning: Works with the Project Coordinator to debug the job and assist in preparing the Project Schedule based on the Estimate and Contract
• Communications: Maintains open, daily communications with clients, trade partners, and the Design/Sales Department as needed, with daily updates/logs via our construction management platform.
• General Job Oversight and Construction: Manages and coordinates the overall daily dance of Trade Partners and In‑House staff from the start of the project to the finishing touches to maximize efficiency.
• Materials and Supplies: Diligently plans ahead and ensures that all necessary materials and supplies are ordered and delivered to the jobsite in advance of when they are needed.
• Carpentry: Performs and/or oversees all carpentry and other in‑house work according to Best Practices, delegating as necessary to other field staff to ensure that the project is moving forward according to schedule and that our Quality Standards are met.
• Project Financial Management: Proactively monitors and controls project costs with an awareness of the importance of accurate job costing
• Teamwork: Fosters an enthusiastic, creative, "can‑do" attitude, and embraces a teamwork mentality in partnership with the Sales and Estimating departments in pursuit of Company goals.

Qualifications

• Passion for Excellence
• Must have the heart of a lifelong learner with the desire to excel at our craft
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in a general contracting or custom building/remodeling company
• Thorough understanding of construction principles, methods, and specifications both within the Company and the industry.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in all facets of carpentry, from rough to finish
• Consistent pursuit of additional industry knowledge and Best Practices
• Ability to understand design intent and be able, if necessary, to work through low levels of detail
• Ability to read and interpret plans, details, and specifications, and can visualize in three dimensions from two‑dimensional data.
• Forward‑looking, able to anticipate problems and challenges well in advance, and the ability to solve those problems and deal effectively with variables in situations where limited standardization may exist.
• Strong general math skills (algebra and geometry) to facilitate calculation of necessary job equations: area, volume, angles, pitch, diameter, circumference, and square footage, etc.
• Basic Computer literacy –competency in MS Word, Excel, Project, and industry‑specific software for managing change orders, job cost, and related project commitments.
• Proactive, flexible, team player who is comfortable working in a small company environment, taking on a leadership role.
• Highly motivated, self‑starter who is organized and efficient, with above‑average time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Physical abilities essential to the job include the ability to walk, talk, and hear. There are regular demands that physically require the employee to be able to lift and carry at least 80 pounds. The employee must be able to see and focus clearly both at a distance and close up.
• Employee will be subject to and must be able to work in the extremes of the outdoor environment in both summer and winter.
• Employee must be able to operate a motor vehicle to and from the job site.

Compensation

$50,000 - $70,000

About MASTER'S DESIGN BUILD GROUP

The award‑winning Master's Design Build Group is a family‑owned, full‑service Design Build Remodeling and General Contractor serving residential and commercial clients in Bucks and Montgomery County, PA, and the suburban Philadelphia region. The Leadership, Communication, and Attention to Detail we provide throughout our thoughtful Project Design and Development Process enable us to effectively serve as trusted advisors for clients and empower us to consistently demonstrate superior craftsmanship from the start of their project until the finishing touches.