Position Summary

The Lead Carpenter / Skilled Handyman is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work while providing daily leadership, coordination, and oversight of assigned maintenance, renovation, and construction activities.

This position serves as the primary on-site leader for assigned projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, within established schedules, and in accordance with approved scopes of work, quality standards, and budget expectations.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills, organizational abilities, leadership, and a hands-on approach to supervising employees while maintaining personal productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carpentry and Technical Responsibilities

Perform skilled carpentry work, including framing, drywall, doors, windows, trim, cabinetry, flooring, and finish carpentry.
Complete residential renovations, apartment turnovers, building repairs, and capital improvement projects.
Interpret drawings, specifications, work orders, and project scopes.
Diagnose construction-related issues and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
Ensure installations meet applicable building codes, manufacturer specifications, and established workmanship standards.
Assist with material takeoffs and identifying labor and equipment requirements.

2. Crew Leadership and Supervision

Provide daily direction and leadership to assigned carpenters, laborers, and supporting personnel.
Assign work based on employee skills, project priorities, and operational needs.
Establish daily production goals and monitor progress.
Work directly alongside employees while providing technical guidance and training.
Promote employee accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct.
Identify performance issues and communicate concerns to management.
Ensure employees maintain productive work practices and minimize unnecessary downtime.

3. Project Planning and Coordination

Review approved project scopes prior to beginning work.
Coordinate daily activities, materials, equipment, and labor resources.
Organize work sequences to minimize delays and improve operational efficiency.
Identify potential scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and unforeseen conditions.
Coordinate activities with property management, maintenance personnel, outside contractors, and vendors.
Communicate project progress, challenges, and anticipated completion dates to management.

4. Budget and Cost Control

Execute projects within established labor, material, and overall cost targets.
Monitor employee hours, material consumption, and overall project productivity.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety or quality.
Prevent unnecessary material purchases, rework, and labor inefficiencies.
Identify work outside the approved scope and obtain management authorization before proceeding.
Assist management with cost estimates, material quantities, and project planning.
Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, and project-related expenses.

5. Quality Control and Accountability

Inspect work throughout each project to ensure established standards are met.
Identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions promptly.
Verify that completed work matches the approved scope and quality expectations.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe working environments.
Conduct final walkthroughs and prepare projects for management inspection.
Minimize callbacks, deficiencies, and unnecessary rework.

6. Safety and Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, company policies, and jobsite safety procedures.
Promote proper use of personal protective equipment, tools, ladders, and equipment.
Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately.
Ensure proper housekeeping, material storage, and protection of occupied areas.
Follow required procedures involving lead paint, asbestos, and other regulated materials.

7. Communication and Reporting

Provide regular updates regarding project status, staffing, material needs, and schedules.
Maintain accurate work records and document project-related issues.
Communicate changes in field conditions that may affect scope, cost, or completion.
Participate in scheduled operational and project coordination meetings.
Maintain professional relationships with property management, residents, vendors, and fellow employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum five years of progressively responsible carpentry or residential renovation experience.
Prior experience leading crews or coordinating construction projects preferred.
Strong working knowledge of residential construction, renovation, and building maintenance.
Ability to organize multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees.
Understanding of material requirements, labor productivity, and construction cost control.
Ability to read drawings, specifications, and work orders.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between assigned work locations.
Ability to perform the physical duties associated with construction and maintenance activities.

Performance Expectations

Performance will be evaluated based on:

Productivity: Completion of assigned work within established schedules and labor allowances.
Cost Control: Ability to maintain projects within approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Quality: Consistent workmanship with minimal deficiencies, callbacks, or rework.
Leadership: Effective supervision, training, and accountability of assigned employees.
Organization: Proper coordination of staffing, material availability, and project sequencing.
Communication: Timely and accurate reporting of progress, challenges, and additional work requirements.
Safety: Maintaining safe work practices and compliance with company procedures.

Authority and Accountability

The Lead Carpenter / Skilled Handyman has authority to direct daily field activities, assign responsibilities, coordinate materials, and recommend improvements to project execution.

Changes affecting approved project scope, staffing levels, major material purchases, subcontractor commitments, or established budgets require management authorization.

The Lead Carpenter / Skilled Handyman is accountable for communicating issues promptly and providing management with accurate information to support operational and financial decisions.

Overall Objective

To provide dependable, hands-on field leadership that improves crew efficiency, maintains consistent workmanship, controls project costs, and ensures renovation and maintenance projects are completed professionally and on schedule.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

Worcester, MA 01606 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Worcester, MA 01606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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