Lead Carpenter / Foreman

Vertical Works, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided apparel

Paid holidays

4 Day work week

Health Insurance Stipend

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Vertical Works, Inc. is searching for a Factory Foreman / Lead Carpenter to oversee projects in Racine, WI. This role involves leading a team, ensuring the quality of modular homes and various construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive construction experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Responsibilities include managing projects, training staff, and maintaining schedules, with a focus on creating a productive and accountable work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience in residential, modular, or remodeling projects.
• 5+ years of experience managing teams and accountability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of builders and carpenters effectively.
• Ensure project schedules and safety are maintained.
• Provide training and accountability to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Construction knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

GED or high school diploma

10 years of construction experience

Tools

Construction tools and equipment

Smartphones and tablets

Job description

Position Summary

Vertical Works, Inc. and Utopian Villas are looking for a driven Factory Foreman / Lead Carpenter to help lead exciting projects built in our Mt. Pleasant, WI manufacturing facility. Our work includes modular homes, modular additions, golf studios, RV travel trailers, and RV park models giving this role the opportunity to be part of a wide variety of high-quality builds.

This position works hand in hand with the Production Manager and is responsible for leading a team of up to 8 employees while managing as many as 6 active projects at one time. The right person will motivate the team, communicate clearly, track progress, drive efficiency, and hold team members accountable for quality, deadlines, profitability, and individual performance. Success in this role requires strong leadership, open communication, transparency, and a commitment to following processes. This person must lead by example, hold themselves accountable first, and create a culture of accountability, integrity, growth, and results. This position will require some minor travel and nights and weekends when needed to complete projects on schedule.

Benefits

• Company provided apparel
• Paid holidays
• Bi-weekly direct deposit
• 4 Day work week
• Health Insurance Stipend
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

OBJECTIVES

• Perform physical work on all phases of residential construction including: framing, roofing, siding, windows and doors, cabinetry, finish carpentry, mechanicals, quality assurance
• Lead and supervise builders, carpenters, and production personnel
• Train new and current employees to perform tasks with quality and to be profitable
• Understand the projects scope of work prior to any part of the job starting production
• Hold employees accountable for their daily tasks
• Assist the Production Manager with creating a thoughtful and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly schedules while meeting deadlines
• Ensure that project schedules and deadlines are met
• Manage and direct sub-contractors as needed for factory production while holding them accountable for quality and deadlines←
• Have discussions with employees for workplace violations and provide documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment←
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Enforce all safety requirements with employees

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to return all emails, voice, and text messages within 24hrs, includes nights and weekends
• Provide daily and weekly project updates to the Production Manager
• Meet the projects KPI’s (key performance indicators)
• Have a high level of verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Have a high level of self-accountability for meetings and deadlines
• Have a high mechanical aptitude and excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to lead and provide direction with instruction
• Ability to achieve and maintain employee’s trust
• Ability to speak clearly and be easily understood, ability to maintain eye contact when speaking with others, and ability to summarize or paraphrase to verify understanding
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed construction blueprints and specifications
• Ability to present yourself in a well-groomed and professional manner
• Strong knowledge of construction tools, materials, and building practices and processes
• Have a basic knowledge of technology including smartphones, tablets and computers
• Incorporation of Vertical Works, Inc. business philosophies and best practices when guiding customers, vendors, and sub-contractors

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• GED or high school diploma preferred
• At least 10 years of construction experience in custom residential homes, modular homes, or remodeling projects
• At least 5 years of experience managing multiple employees and holding them accountable
• Valid drivers license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to occasionally lift 20-50 pounds, up to 100 pounds, frequently lift 10 pounds
• Be comfortable with heights of 16’+
• Ability to be on your feet for 10 to 14 hours a day which will include terrain, un-even surfaces, ladders, stairs, and the ability to crouch, kneel, or crawl