Carpenter Supervisor

The Building People; Village of Kings Point (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-TermDis

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking an experienced Carpenter Supervisor to oversee carpentry maintenance, repairs, and improvements at a federal facility in Kings Point, NY. You will lead on-site carpenters, ensure quality workmanship, safety, and timely completion of work orders, and coordinate with other trades and site management.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong reading of drawings, and the ability to plan labor and materials for diverse campus projects under federal contract

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5-8 years as a carpenter with 2-3 years supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial/institutional carpentry practices, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sketches, and work orders.
• Experience estimating labor, materials, and equipment for carpentry projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise carpenters performing maintenance, repair, installation, and construction across the campus.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Perform hands-on carpentry while guiding assigned personnel.
• Inspect completed work for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Oversee rough and finish carpentry including walls, doors, frames, windows, ceilings, and cabinetry.
• Plan jobs and determine labor, materials, tools, and time estimates.
• Coordinate carpentry with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other trades.
• Monitor material and supply needs and communicate procurement requirements.

Skills

Carpentry expertise

Supervisory experience

Reading drawings/blueprints

Estimating labor/materials

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Carpenter Supervisor to support facilities operations and maintenance at a federal facility in Kings Point, NY. The Carpenter Supervisor will provide hands‑on technical leadership and daily supervision of carpentry personnel responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving campus buildings and facilities. This position will oversee daily work assignments, ensure quality and timely completion of work orders, coordinate materials and resources, and serve as the primary point of contact for carpentry activities with site management and other trades.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide technical direction to carpenters performing maintenance, repair, installation, and construction activities throughout the campus.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Perform hands‑on carpentry work as required while providing technical guidance to assigned personnel.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Oversee rough and finish carpentry involving walls, partitions, doors, frames, windows, ceilings, flooring, cabinetry, trim, hardware, drywall, and other building components.
• Plan jobs and determine required labor, materials, tools, equipment, and estimated completion times.
• Coordinate carpentry activities with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, and other facility maintenance trades.
• Monitor material and supply requirements and communicate purchasing and inventory needs to site management.
• Ensure employees properly document labor, materials, work performed, and work‑order completion.
• Troubleshoot complex carpentry and building maintenance issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, site safety procedures, and applicable federal and contract requirements.
• Promote a safe, productive, and professional work environment and ensure personnel follow established work practices.
• Communicate work status, scheduling issues, facility deficiencies, and resource requirements to site leadership.
• Assist management with planning larger repair, renovation, and facility improvement projects.
• Perform other supervisory and facility maintenance duties as required to support contract operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 5-8 years as a carpenter with an additional 2-3 years of supervisory experience within the trade.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial or institutional rough and finish carpentry practices, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, assign, supervise, and inspect carpentry maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sketches, technical documents, and work orders.
• Experience estimating labor, materials, and equipment required for carpentry projects.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with other trades, supervisors, site management, and customer representatives.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting materials, climbing ladders, bending, standing, and working in various facility environments.
• Must be able to meet all federal site access, security, and background requirements applicable to the contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience supporting a federal government, military, educational, institutional, or large commercial facility.
• Experience supervising carpentry personnel within a multi-trade facilities operations and maintenance contract.
• Formal apprenticeship, vocational, or trade‑school training in carpentry.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable building codes.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and work‑order tracking.
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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