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Lead Carpenter

Express Employment Professionals - Aberdeen, WA
Shelton, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a professional Lead Carpenter with a well-rounded skill set, strong attention to detail, and excellent leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will have solid finishing skills and a clean, professional appearance. Experience with custom construction, remodels, and renovations is a must, as we are experts in these fields. HVAC experience is a plus. We are looking for a motivated team member ready to take on challenging projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead Crew and Perform Carpentry Work
  • Design, construct, remodel, retrofit, paint, and repair interior and exterior structures (e.g., wood, drywall, plaster, concrete, and brick).
  • Build and install cabinets, tables, shelves, benches, partitions, flooring, doors, windows, and furniture.
  • Perform installations and repairs of modular furniture, and other structural components.
  • Maintain and service tools and equipment, ensuring they are clean and calibrated.
  • Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and services.
  • Procure materials on behalf of the company when required.
  • Remove and reinstall toilets, sinks, bathtubs, large appliances, and hardware as needed.
  • Document daily activities and submit weekly reports.
  • Provide daily status updates to supervisors or team members.
  • Project Estimation
  • Prepare accurate estimates by gathering and analyzing blueprints, proposals, specifications, and related documents.
  • Determine labor, material, and time requirements for projects.
  • Compute costs and prepare detailed reports and proposals.
  • Present estimates with clear numerical and descriptive information to stakeholders.
  • Team Training and Mentorship
  • Analyze and determine the training needs of team members based on their skill sets.
  • Conduct on-the-job training and foster safe work practices.
  • Develop and maintain an effective training program to enhance team efficiency and safety.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of skilled carpenters and laborers.
  • Proficiency in designing, building, installing, and repairing woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry.
  • Skilled in operating, maintaining, and calibrating carpentry tools and machinery.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
  • Strong ability to estimate project costs, materials, and timelines.
  • Adept at performing heavy physical labor and working unsupervised while meeting established deadlines.
  • Knowledge of building codes and safety standards in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Effective verbal communication skills.
  • At least 5 years of carpentry experience, including a leadership role.
  • Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record (a driving abstract will be required).
  • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform physical activities such as bending, standing, climbing, stooping, and walking.
  • Capability to use manual and power tools safely and effectively.
  • Additional Notes

    To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, and experienced in the construction or renovation industries. A company van and laptop may be issued to support job responsibilities. Local travel within Mason, Thurston, and Kitsap counties is required.

    Company Description

    Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Every day, we help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees.

    Founded in 1983, Express annually employs more than 566,000 people across over 800 franchise locations worldwide. Our long-term goal is at the heart of our company's vision, to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

    Our Mission :

    To professionally market and provide quality human resource solutions through an international franchising network that profit our associates, customers, franchisees, corporate staff, stockholders and communities in which we conduct business.

    Company Description

    Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Every day, we help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees. Founded in 1983, Express annually employs more than 566,000 people across over 800 franchise locations worldwide. Our long-term goal is at the heart of our company's vision, to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. Our Mission : To professionally market and provide quality human resource solutions through an international franchising network that profit our associates, customers, franchisees, corporate staff, stockholders and communities in which we conduct business.

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