We are seeking a Lead Carpenter / Project Leader to join our team. You will work directly with our clients, designers and trusted subtrades to develop and construct amazing renovations and custom homes.
We are looking for someone with experience in running one or multiple jobs at a time. Someone who takes pride in his or her work, pays special attention to the smallest detail, but can keep the big picture in mind. Someone who can see and maintain quality in a project all the way through from beginning to end. Someone who is excited by the challenge of taking on things that are outside of their comfort zone.
You will be the critical link in the building process, joining our client’s expectations to our network of trusted subtrades and affiliates. You will oversee and organize subtrades, keep up our high-quality standards on site, maintain the schedule, order materials, manage other Kooger personnel on site, perform carpentry work as well as various other tasks. Much of your time will be communicating with our clientele, designers and subtrades.
What winning looks like in this role:
-Exceptional communication, especially listening
-Willing to go over and above when called upon to do so
-Be able to take a custom home or other project from concept to completion, and knowing what all the steps are in between
-Take initiative to reach out to other team members and industry leaders to find solutions to problems that you may encounter
-Be passionate about your craft, always desiring to expand your skill set and knowledge
-Play an active role in our weekly team meetings and in expanding our company processes
-Be easy to work with, don’t hold on to an idea so hard that you’re not able to see that you might be wrong
-Be the Lead Carpenter / Project Leader for one or multiple projects at a time
Skills needed to win:
-Be organized, a construction site is an ever-changing organism. You need to be able to coordinate the days’ events as well as plan for tomorrow’s
-Proficiency in tools of the trade, and a variety of software programs like Excel, Word and the ability to learn scheduling programs (we use Buildertrend)
-10 years in the building industry and 5 years in Lead Carpentry role
-Top-notch communication skills, including the ability to present research and ideas clearly to clients, trade partners and Owner
-You must have a good understanding of the Ontario Building Code, and a desire to search out new technologies and best building practices
-You must have a valid driver’s licence
About Kooger Custom Homes & Renovations:
Kooger Custom Homes & Renovations is a busy Durham Region based construction company. Much of the work you will be doing will be interesting and rewarding as no two projects are the same. Our projects can range from custom homes, amazing renovations and some commercial projects. We are proud of the fact that our team works 12 months out of the year. We are focused on engaging our team members and encouraging them to develop and grow. We also enjoy great relationships with our subtrades making for a pleasant and professional work environment.
What we are offering:
At Kooger Custom Homes & Renovations we take pride in the quality work that we offer our clients, but also run an organized, clean, professional work environment. We offer a high level of mutual respect between all parties involved in our day-to-day operations. We are always striving to outdo ourselves and we want to be leaders in best building practices. We are fully insured and WSIB compliant.
We are offering a competitive wage based on experience and a company vehicle. We cover the cost for ongoing training and/or schooling.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit cover letters and resumes by email. While we thank all applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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