The role of a Lead Carpenter is to run the day-to-day operations on the construction site and to manage the short-term and long-term schedules. This includes important quality control and subcontractor coordination responsibilities.

Qualifications:

- A minimum of 6 years carpentry experience
- Completion of High School and/or College, Vocational or Technical Training
- Ontario Red Seal Certification or Carpenter Licence
- Safety certifications, valid and up-to-date, including: Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform and WHMIS (may be trained upon hire)
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations
- Knowledgeable of Health and Safety rules and best practices
- Knowledge of job site safety rules and regulations
- Thorough knowledge of construction materials, methods and tools
- Ability to work with tools efficiently
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Good judgment and decision making skills
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and blueprints
- Robust skills in mathematics
- Team player
- High level of personal integrity
- A valid driver's license
- Vehicle to get from home/shop to job site

Responsibilities:

Planning:

- Work with the Project Manager prior to being on site and on an ongoing basis to determine what will be required to complete the project
- Procurement and on-time delivery of materials for the project
- Organize deliveries with the Project Manager
- Work with building department officials to get complete inspection approvals and certificate of occupancy

Job Site Management:

- Oversee the project’s fieldwork process from beginning to end
- Manage quality control of all aspects of the project
- Coordinate subcontractors’ activities on site as needed
- Respond efficiently to work delays, emergencies and other problems
- Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes,



and other regulations
- Provide technical assistance by interpreting blueprints, recommending work processes and understanding product installation instructions
- Management of the installation of products
- Maintain accurate daily records, both written and pictorial, of job site activities

Vehicle Management:

- Regularly check work vehicle for safety
- Regularly maintain cleanliness and organization of work vehicle
- Regularly maintain stock of materials required in work vehicle

Health and Safety:

- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed on job site
- Ensure all Field Staff and subcontractors adhere to Health and Safety Policies & Procedures at all times
- Address non-compliance of Health and Safety standards immediately with the Project Manager

General:

- Carry out skilled carpentry work for new and renovation projects from foundation to finishes
- Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
- Respond efficiently to change orders
- Deliver quality work, quickly and on schedule
- Ensure safety standards are met and reinforced at all times and notify the Lead Carpenter of problems or concerns
- Continually maintain a clean project site, ensuring standards are met at the end of each day

Manage Relationships:

- Act as the field pointman for the Project Manager
- Follow up with the Project Manager to report status of completion as needed
- Communicate to the Project Manager scheduling requirements for manpower requirements based on job requirements
- Conduct regular site meetings and inform team members of pertinent information
- Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors and clients at all times

Pay: $25.31-$45.22 per hour Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Carpenter (Trenton)
🏢 DUCON CONTRACTORS
📍 Trenton