Job Description
JD Carpenter Manager
Job Title
Carpenter Manager
Department
Projects Carpentry
Reports To
Project Manager Operations Manager
Job Summary
The Carpenter Manager is responsible for planning supervising and coordinating all carpentry activities on construction fit-out maintenance or manufacturing projects The role ensures that carpentry works are completed safely efficiently on schedule and in compliance with quality standards and project specifications
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning Supervision
- Manage daily carpentry operations and workforce allocation
- Review drawings specifications and project requirements
- Develop work schedules and monitor project progress
- Coordinate with project managers engineers architects and subcontractors
- Team Management
- Lead train and supervise carpenters foremen and labourers
- Conduct performance reviews and provide technical guidance
- Ensure adequate staffing and productivity levels
- Quality Control
- Inspect carpentry work to ensure compliance with project specifications
- Resolve workmanship issues and implement corrective actions
- Maintain high standards of finishing and craftsmanship
- Health Safety Compliance
- Enforce company HSE policies and procedures
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Ensure proper use of tools equipment and PPE
- Maintain compliance with local construction regulations
- Material Resource Management
- Estimate material requirements and coordinate procurement
- Monitor inventory and minimise wastage
- Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained
- Reporting
- Prepare daily weekly and monthly progress reports
- Track productivity costs and manpower utilisation
- Report project risks delays and resource requirements
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Technical Certificate in Carpentry Construction Management or related field
- Minimum 5-10 years of carpentry experience including supervisory responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of woodworking techniques joinery furniture and fit-out works
- Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
- Proficiency in MS Office and project reporting
Skills Competencies
- Leadership and team management
- Project planning and scheduling
- Quality assurance and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and coordination skills
- Budget and resource management
- Health and safety awareness
Preferred Experience
- Experience in commercial buildings hotels residential developments or interior fit-out projects
- Knowledge of modern carpentry machinery and workshop operations
- GCC construction experience is an advantage
Key Performance Indicators KPIs
- Project completion within schedule
- Quality compliance rate
- Labour productivity
- Material wastage percentage
- Safety incident rate
- Client satisfaction score 5 years to 7 years