Position Summary
As a Lead Carpenter, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing all production aspects of remodeling projects. You will lead a team of carpenters, apprentices, and laborers to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards within budget and timeline. This role requires strong carpentry skills, leadership abilities, and the capacity to manage project tasks, schedules, and resources effectively.
Effective Skills, Traits, and Behaviors Required for Lead Carpenter Position
- Communication Skills: Able to express ideas clearly and listen actively to others.
- Team Player Mentality: Understands the value of teamwork and contributes to team success.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Identifies challenges, analyzes situations, and develops creative solutions with a calm, proactive approach.
- Adaptability: Flexible and open to change.
- Emotional Intelligence: Manages emotions effectively and navigates relationships with empathy and understanding.
- Strategic Thinking: Sees the big picture and aligns departmental goals with company objectives.
- Decision-Making Skills: Decisive and capable of making timely, informed decisions.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and holds others accountable for results.
- Leadership by Example: Inspires others through consistent action and professionalism.
- Continuous Learning: Open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional development.
Competencies
- Carpentry Work: Perform skilled carpentry tasks such as framing, trim, cabinetry installation, and millwork with precision and quality craftsmanship.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor carpenters and apprentices, delegate effectively, and provide training on safety and company procedures.
- Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers and designers to execute carpentry work according to blueprints and timelines.
- Materials Management: Coordinate with suppliers, manage material inventory, and monitor costs for efficiency.
- Quality Control: Inspect completed work for compliance with standards, address deficiencies, and maintain clean, safe work areas.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce OSHA and company safety standards through regular meetings, inspections, and training.
Job Responsibilities
- Execute and excel in performance metrics per TraVek Remodeling & Roofing’s Magnitude of Impact scale, including weekly billings, schedules, and job completion standards.
- Participate in required weekly and monthly team meetings.
- Uphold TraVek Remodeling & Roofing Core Values.
Education and Experience
- Previous high-end remodeling experience required.
- Remodeling certifications preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- High school diploma required.
TraVek Remodeling & Roofing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
TraVek Remodeling & Roofing is a design-build whole home Scottsdale Remodeling & Roofing General Contractor, which means we take a project from design to completion. We have been one of the top residential remodeling firms in the valley since 2001 and specialize in kitchen, bathroom and whole home remodeling as well as foam, shingle and tile roofing, giving our customers the new kitchen or in-law apartment they’ve been dreaming of. As a family-owned and operated company, customer satisfaction and relationship building are extremely valuable to us, and we look to grow our team with top-notch service-oriented people. TraVek Remodeling & Roofing encourages employee engagement through our employee rewards and referral programs, as well as by offering increasing responsibility through career advancement. We are a leader in the industry with our outstanding benefits program, offering full-time employees medical, dental, disability, and much more!