Project Carpenter Lead

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

The Project Carpenter Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination, and field execution of construction and maintenance projects across multiple accounts. This role serves as the primary on‑site leader, overseeing subcontractors and field associates while managing schedule, cost, quality, safety, and client expectations.

The Project Carpenter Lead works closely with Managers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents. The role will include hands‑on field work as required to support project success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and lead assigned projects from start through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

Develop and manage short-term and look-ahead schedules; coordinate labor, subcontractors, materials, and equipment to maintain productivity.

Supervise subcontractors and field associates on site, providing direction, resolving issues, and enforcing quality and safety standards.

Perform hands-on construction tasks (framing, drywall, ceilings, doors, finishes, etc.) as required to support field operations and project deadlines. Hands-on duties include but are not limited to:

· Frame metal stud or wood framing, hang and finish drywall in preparation for finishes, erect acoustic ceiling grid and install acoustic ceiling pads.

· Install wood and hollow metal frames and doors, including associated hardware including locks, closers, and panic devices.

· Install wood trim including base, crown molding, chair rail, and door trim.

· Install cabinets/casework and countertops, install vinyl composition tile flooring as well as carpet tile, assemble and install specialty items such as lockers, benches, toilet accessories and partitions

Monitor project costs, labor hours, and material usage; identify variances and communicate risks or corrective actions to management.

Serve as the primary on-site contact for Manager and Client(s), maintaining clear communication, addressing concerns, and supporting client satisfaction.

Document daily activities, field changes, and job conditions; submit daily reports, timesheets, expense reports, and required project documentation.

Inspect completed work for quality and compliance; manage punch lists, corrective work, and project closeout activities.

Promote and enforce job-site safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements; immediately address unsafe conditions

Qualifications

Education

(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

HS Diploma or GED

Business Experience

(prior years work/related experience)

5-10 years carpentry related work experience, 1-3 years managing projects with scope exceeding $10K.

Licenses/Certifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions including, but not limited to, safety policies and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in individual and small group situations.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

· Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.

· Basic understanding of project budgets, labor tracking, and schedules

· Proficiency with mobile devices and documentation tools (daily reports, photos, logs)

Ability to lead and coordinate multiple trades and work activities on active jobsites

Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as construction drawings, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic addition and subtraction required for measuring and cutting materials to be incorporated into finished work.

Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and make sound field decisions

Effective verbal and written communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

Effective verbal and written communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to climb or balance. The associate is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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