Lead Carpenter

United Property Restoration Services; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement matching program

Holiday and paid time off

Referral program

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

United Property Restoration Services is seeking a Lead Carpenter to join our restoration team in New Haven. You will lead residential and commercial reconstruction projects, supervise crews, and coordinate trade contractors on site.

The role requires extensive construction experience, blueprints interpretation, and strong customer communication. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required to transport tools and materials on local sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years of experience across residential/commercial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and scopes.
• Strong communication with customers, managers and team.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead job sites with multiple employees and oversee trade contractors.
• Create layouts for framing and finishing all project phases.
• Ensure project safety, quality, and timely execution.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Blueprint reading

Communication

MS Office suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are an established and growing restoration general contractor that specializes in rebuilding and restoring residential buildings after a flood, fire, or other natural disaster. We are seeking a Lead Carpenter to join our team. United Property Restoration Services is committed to our CARE AT WORK philosophy providing our customers the expertise needed to recover and rebuild their property. Our company prides itself on our strong company culture and team dynamic.

Our Lead Carpenters travel locally to support the residential and commercial reconstruction of damaged properties utilizing their knowledge of remodeling trades, procedures, and techniques. These roles create and perform layouts for framing and finishing all phases of construction projects including new homes, room additions, and remodeling. In a lead role, this position manages job sites with multiple employees and oversees trade contractors involved in project work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 10+ years of experience in all phases of residential/commercial construction required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, blueprints, and scopes.
• Effectively communicates with customers, managers, and team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle that can transport tools/materials.
• Strong team leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds.
• The ability to work in extreme weather.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.

Compensation: Competitive hourly wage and overtime pay, health insurance, retirement matching program, holiday and paid time off, referral program, cell phone allowance, and opportunities for career advancement.