Lead Campus Carpentry Supervisor

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking a skilled supervisor to lead the Carpentry Shop, overseeing lead carpenters, carpenters, facilities mechanics, and workers. The role includes hiring, disciplining, evaluating staff, and coordinating project schedules with clients.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates, addressing project challenges, and ensuring accurate job closure and cost tracking, with a strong focus on safety and code compliance across all shop activities.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of carpentry and related codes to direct work.
• Experience supervising skilled carpenters; assess progress and quality.
• Ability to review schedules, budgets, and work scopes.
• Familiarity with safety requirements in repair and renovation work.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical trade manuals.
• HR tasks: evaluations, counseling, and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the Carpentry Shop work.
• Hire, discipline, evaluate, and terminate shop employees as needed.
• Review daily schedules and interface with clients.
• Prepare estimates and resolve project issues.
• Ensure job closes and is charged properly.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Blueprints reading

Budgeting

Communication

HR management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Certified apprenticeship or equivalent

CA noncommercial Class C License

Tools

Maximo

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking a skilled supervisor to lead the Carpentry Shop, overseeing lead carpenters, carpenters, facilities mechanics, and workers. The role includes hiring, disciplining, evaluating staff, and coordinating project schedules with clients.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates, addressing project challenges, and ensuring accurate job closure and cost tracking, with a strong focus on safety and code compliance across all shop activities.