Lead Carpenter/Foreman

Fitch Construction, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

A remodeling and design company in Buffalo is seeking a Lead Carpenter to oversee various construction projects including window and door replacements, sunroom additions, and basement finishing. This full-time position requires candidates to have a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of experience, their own hand tools, and a clean driver's license. The role involves planning projects, communicating details to homeowners, and ensuring safety throughout the process. The company offers a benefits package including paid holidays and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience or training in carpentry.
• Possess one's own hand tools and a clean driver's license.
• Demonstrated proven track record in the trade.

Responsibilities

• Define scope and resources for various remodeling projects.
• Plan layouts and review project details with customers.
• Communicate project steps to homeowners.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety codes.

Skills

Lead carpentry

Project planning

Safety compliance

Electrical work

Plumbing

HVAC knowledge

Trim and cabinet work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Fitch Construction, Inc., is a full-service Remodeling and Design company offering America’s most trusted home product brands. We service the Greater Rochester, Buffalo, and Finger Lakes region. We specialize in replacing your windows and doors all the way to adding that sun-drenched room addition that you’ll love to relax in. Our customers tell us they love our Basement Finishing, Kitchen, and Bath remodeling too.

Fitch Construction is honored that our customers have given us an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Fitch has won the Better Contractors Bureau “Award of Excellence” for our remodeling business practices. Our customers enjoy peace of mind with our five (5) year workmanship warranty and transferable lifetime warranty on our skylight and sun tunnel installations.

Job Description

• Acts as the frontline in achieving the company goals of superior product quality and superior customer satisfaction within the four divisions of the company which includes window, door, skylights, sunroom additions, kitchen, bath, and basement finishing.
• Accomplishing project by defining the scope and resources required
• Responsible for planning and layout of project
• Reviewing project details with customers
• Communicating each step of the project to homeowners
• Performs some electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work as needed
• Performs complex trim and cabinet work
• Maintains a safe and secure work environment by adhering to and enforcing safety codes

Qualifications

We are looking for professional experienced lead carpenters/foreman who have their own hand tools, clean driver’s license, and own transportation to start.

Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience to illustrate a proven track record in the trade.

Fitch Construction offers a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, retirement, and medical insurance for all full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fitch Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Fitch Construction, Inc. is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, physical handicap, disability, medical condition, ancestry or any other protected characteristic.