Lead Carpenter

Platt Builders, Inc.; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes craftsmanship and teamwork! As a Lead Carpenter, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional results in home building and remodeling projects. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, where your skills in carpentry and project management will shine. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on professional development, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a legacy of beautiful work. If you’re passionate about quality and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Days

Health and Life Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Tool Reimbursement

Education Certifications

Mileage Reimbursement

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Mastery of carpentry skills and advanced knowledge of construction methods.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site carpentry projects and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Ensure job site safety and maintain client communication.

Skills

Carpentry Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced Training in Construction

Tools

Woodworking Tools

Project Management Applications

Job description

Are you looking for a career where craftsmanship, quality, and teamwork are at the forefront? At Platt Builders, we are always looking for driven individuals who want to help us continue to build, grow, and leave behind a legacy of beautiful work. If you are one of those individuals, we’d love to hear from you!

Build Your Career with Platt Builders

At Platt Builders, we offer more than just a job—we offer the opportunity to build a career in an environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our employees, providing opportunities for growth and professional development.

Opportunities for Growth: We believe in investing in our employees. We offer professional development opportunities and the chance to grow your career in home building and remodeling.

Collaborative Environment: We foster a team-oriented workplace, where architects, designers, and craftsmen collaborate to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Commitment to Excellence: As a member of the Platt Builders team, you’ll be part of a company known for its high standards in design, craftsmanship, and client service.

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Health and life insurance benefits with a 75% employer contribution
• 401k plan with a company match
• Tool reimbursement and education certifications for carpenters
• Mileage reimbursement and overtime opportunities for hourly employees

We value a steady work/life balance and host celebrations throughout the year. There are overtime opportunities for hourly employees as well.

How to Apply

If you’re the ideal candidate and would like to learn more, check out our job openings below. Click the links to send us an email, and feel free to attach your resume and cover letter. You may also email us directly at [e-mail].

Location: Ayer, MA
Job Id: 105
# of Openings: 1

Lead Carpenter

Objective:

• Reports directly to assigned project manager.
• On-site project management, supervision, carpentry, and production.
• Coordinate material orders & subcontractor scheduling and communicate these with the client and PM.
• Expedite timely completion of work.
• Ensure job site safety and enforce job site rules.
• Maintain regular client contact.
• Create raving fans from our clients.

Position Requirements:

• Mastery of carpentry skills.
• High school graduate or greater preferred.
• Using and maintaining technology such as applications for project management, time tracking, email, and calendar.
• Extensive interior and exterior rough and finish carpentry skills and advanced training and knowledge of a broad range of construction methods and techniques.
• Basic understanding of all subcontractor trades relevant to residential construction and the ability to quality control this work.
• Strong communication, job coordination, organization, leadership, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
• The ability to interact and communicate well with the client throughout the project.
• Able and willing to teach others.
• Must be available for occasional extended work hours as required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work on a consistent basis, including lifting 80 pounds.
• Valid drivers’ license and good driving record.
• Safe and operable woodworking tools.
• Setup and use ladders, scaffolding, and staging to include going on roofs.
• OSHA 10 (will provide training).
• Attend all required company meetings/events.

Position Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting project documents such as plans, specifications, subcontractor work orders, change requests, and descriptions of work.
• Being thoroughly familiar with the details of the job prior to start of work.
• Communicating clearly with homeowners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and Platt colleagues.
• Reviewing the promised job schedule and adjusting or signing-off on the schedule.
• Understanding the description of the work.
• Identifying and discussing additional work with the project manager.
• Attending the pre-construction conference, holding jobsite inspections, and conducting final inspections.
• Performing tool, staging, or equipment requests in a timely manner.
• Performing and/or supervising all job-related carpentry.
• Preparing the site for, scheduling, and supervising all job-related subcontractors.
• Purchasing and ordering locally available materials in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that there is sufficient time each evening for end-of-day procedures.
• Notifying the client well in advance of any utility service interruption or other inconveniences.
• Maintaining correct dress and behavior standards among our crew and our subcontractors.
• Checking in daily with the Client and/or project manager.
• Maintaining accurate daily job reports, and timesheets.
• Enforcing company policies on site according to the company handbook.
• Ensuring the safety of the team, our subcontractors, the client, and the site from the public.
• Reviewing the description of work with each carpenter on site.