Lead Carpenter

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Meetings & Site Prep

• Attend all pre-construction and job site meetings with the production and sales teams, as well as all staff meetings
• Install and maintain a company job sign at the job site
• Install all dust, safety, and security protections before any work begins

Workmanship & Labor

• Perform carpentry labor on site
• Responsible for the workmanship quality of all work performed by carpenters, apprentices, and subcontractors
• Ensure all products are properly installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and warranty requirements

Communication

• Maintain constant communication with the customer and proactively address any issues
• Complete daily logs as required by J.E.P.’s communication processes

Change Orders

• Do not perform any work outside the contract unless authorized by a signed change order
• All change orders handled in collaboration with the Production Manager and the Sales Department

Safety

• Adhere to J.E.P. Contracting’s safety manual and all OSHA regulations
• Serve as the competent person on the job site; know where a copy of the safety manual is at all times
• Enforce all company policies regarding safety, foul language, drugs, drinking, and smoking

Schedule & Coordination

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to develop and implement the construction schedule
• Coordinate with all on-site employees, subcontractors, and vendors
• Develop a daily plan of action in advance and communicate it to the team

Subcontractor Management

• Provide subcontractors with scope-of-work information before they arrive on site
• Inspect each sub’s work upon completion to ensure it meets contract requirements
• Authorize subcontractor payment through the accounts payable department

Inspections

• Know the inspection process across all jurisdictions
• Schedule and monitor inspections for all phases of work, including the final phase
• Be on site when the inspector arrives, accompany them, and address any issues

Materials Management

• Collaborate with the Production Manager on material planning
• Complete a material takeoff during the planning phase for each job
• Use the material list to order materials in advance of need
• Receive deliveries, sign receipts, and verify quantities and quality
• Maintain an operational inventory of necessary tools and safety equipment

Management & Team Development

• Assist in hiring and evaluation processes for new carpenters and apprentices
• Assist as needed at Home Shows or other company events