Lead Carpenter

Mainerafting

Maine

On-site

USD 34,440 - 48,216

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mainerafting is seeking a Site Lead/Lead Carpenter to supervise a carpentry crew on project sites in Maine. You will read blueprints, plan layouts, schedule tasks, and ensure safety and productivity while coordinating with the Project Manager.

The role requires 5–10 years as a journeyman carpenter, strong leadership, communication, and the ability to manage diverse crews. This full-time, on-site position offers competitive hourly pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for

Qualifications

5 to 10 years’ experience as a qualified and competent journeyman carpenter.
Ability to read, interpret, and question blueprints.
Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts.

Responsibilities

Lead the carpentry crew and coordinate job responsibilities on site.
Schedule and supervise daily carpentry work with the Project Manager.
Ensure safety, productivity, and compliance with standards on the worksite.

Skills

Lead the crew

Oral and written communication

Read blueprints

Layout framing

Organize and delegate

Project coordination

Safety focus

Education

5–10 years journeyman carpenter experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hay Runner Site Lead/Lead Carpenters provide carpentry team leadership, coordinates job responsibilities for all Hay Runner carpenters on site, supervises their daily work, and ensures the safety and productivity of Hay Runner carpentry crews at the worksite who install/assemble carpentry components and structures. The Site Lead/Lead Carpenter is expected to be able to fulfill all aspects covered under the job description for the Carpenter position. The Site Lead/Lead Carpenter’s principal duty is to work with the Project Manager directly to properly schedule and supervise the work of the carpentry crew on the job site to achieve maximum production in the most efficient manner on a given site.

The Site Lead/Lead Carpenter is responsible for the efficient production of the carpentry component of Hay Runner assigned project(s) while ensuring all federal, state, local and Company standards are met.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Knows and understands:

Company and project safety programs.
Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues related to carpentry and construction.
Employment Standards and company policies.
How to read, interpret, and question blueprints.
Scope of both one’s own and other on-site construction trades.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Has the skill to

Lead the crew.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing, with good comprehension.
Assess crew skills and deficiencies.
Coach and teach crew members.
Apply good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Manage differences and diversity at the work site.
See how the work and tasks fit among staff into the project.
Form and implement workforce crew plans and schedules.
Organize and delegate work.
Layout framing, doorways, window openings, staircases, decks, porches, roof structures, etc.
Handle the administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Has 5 to 10 years’ experience as a qualified and competent journeyman carpenter, who is also familiar with other construction trades and crafts.

ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Consistently demonstrates:

Gross Body Equilibrium-The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position and when working above grade.
Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Extent Flexibility-The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Stamina-The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Explosive Strength-The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Manual Dexterity-The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Performing General Physical Activities-Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking stooping, and handling of materials.
Handling and Moving Objects-Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.