Advanced Carpenter

BELFOR; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

BELFOR is seeking an experienced carpenter at level 4 of the Progressive Carpenter track to support reconstruction projects. You will supervise unskilled labor and mentor junior carpenters, while applying advanced carpentry skills on commercial and industrial sites.

The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and adherence to BELFOR procedures. Travel and irregular hours may be required to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising unskilled labor and journeymen on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Ability to train Carpenter Basic and Carpenter Intermediate team members.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and BELFOR standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential project issues and escalate when needed.
• Train and mentor junior carpenters in job duties and BELFOR methods.
• Answer questions and route complex issues to the right specialist.
• Create containment for dust, dirt, and airborne contaminants.
• Construct metal framed walls, acoustical ceilings, and roofing repairs as required.
• Perform tasks using BELFOR-approved tools and methods (flood cutting, salvaging, labeling).
• Identify insulation types, thickness, and R-values.
• Apply knowledge to trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, framing, ceilings, roofing, and siding.
• Adhere to daily vehicle checks and maintain equipment.

Skills

Team supervision

Training others

Project oversight

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Carpentry apprenticeship

Tools

Construction tools

Job description

BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Position Overview

This position is responsible to provide operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients. Qualified Candidates will oversee multiple projects and they are key trainers of lesser skilled carpenters. They are excellent CAT Team members for large scale commercial reconstruction projects. Advanced carpenters are fully knowledgeable of all applicable equipment and tools, and installation of commercial construction materials. They are experienced with commercial, industrial, and institutional construction practices, knowledgeable in shrink wrapping including scoping and leading installation. Advanced carpenters may be candidates for the Estimator Track or the Project Manager Track. This position is the level 4 in the Progressive Carpenter track.

Responsibilities

• Recognize potential problems with the project and timely request additional guidance and assistance
• Training of Carpenter Basic and Carpenter Intermediate level team members in all facets of their job descriptions
• Answer most questions regarding the project and direct more specific or complicated questions to the appropriate resource
• Construct appropriate containment for construction dust, dirt and airborne contaminant in working area
• Construction of Metal Framed Walls, Acoustical Ceilings, Repair and Replace roofing as required
• Using appropriate tools and accepted BELFOR methods, perform tasks related to flood cutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.
• Develop ability to identify the different types of insulation, their thickness and their respective R-value
• Apply learned skills and materials knowledge relative to Trim, Doors, Cabinetry, Insulation, Rough Framing, acoustical Ceilings, Roofing materials, and Exterior Siding to daily tasks
• Perform Daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition
• Must maintain attention to detail
• Will be required to meet BELFOR Standards in safeguarding other people's property
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Will be required to work nights and weekends as requested ands?? travel periodic
• Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accuratelyAttend BELFOR-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

Requirements

• Supervision of unskilled labor, Basic and Intermediate Level BELFOR employees, and the occasional sub-contractor in any residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial and institutional setting as well as High Risk/High exposure or complex projects
• Answer simple questions about the project and when to defer questions to more qualified personnel
• Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
• Perform emergency services as needed - - IE Board Ups, securing building against further damage
• Additional other duties as required

Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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