Lead Carpenter / Foreman

Vertical Works Inc.

Lead Carpenter / Foreman

Mount Pleasant, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Company provided apparel

    Paid holidays

    Bi-weekly direct deposit

    4 Day work week

    Health Insurance Stipend

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Flexible schedule

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Vertical Works, Inc. and Utopian Villas are looking for a driven Factory Foreman / Lead Carpenter to help lead exciting projects built in our Mt. Pleasant, WI manufacturing facility. Our work includes modular homes, modular additions, golf studios, RV travel trailers, and RV park models giving this role the opportunity to be part of a wide variety of high-quality builds.

    This position works hand in hand with the Production Manager and is responsible for leading a team of up to 8 employees while managing as many as 6 active projects at one time. The right person will motivate the team, communicate clearly, track progress, drive efficiency, and hold team members accountable for quality, deadlines, profitability, and individual performance. Success in this role requires strong leadership, open communication, transparency, and a commitment to following processes. This person must lead by example, hold themselves accountable first, and create a culture of accountability, integrity, growth, and results. This position will require some minor travel and nights and weekends when needed to complete projects on schedule.

    OBJECTIVES:

    Perform physical work on all phases of residential construction including: framing, roofing, siding, windows and doors, cabinetry, finish carpentry, mechanicals, quality assurance

    Lead and supervise builders, carpenters, and production personnel

    Train new and current employees to perform tasks with quality and to be profitable

    Understand the projects scope of work prior to any part of the job starting production

    Hold employees accountable for their daily tasks

    Assist the Production Manager with creating a thoughtful and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly schedules while meeting deadlines

    Ensure that project schedules and deadlines are met

    Manage and direct sub-contractors as needed for factory production while holding them accountable for quality and deadlines

    Have discussions with employees for workplace violations and provide documentation

    Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

    Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment

    Enforce all safety requirements with employees

    COMPETENCIES

    Ability to return all emails, voice, and text messages within 24hrs, includes nights and weekends

    Provide daily and weekly project updates to the Production Manager

    Meet the projects KPI’s (key performance indicators)

    Have a high level of verbal, written, and organizational skills

    Have a high level of self-accountability for meetings and deadlines

    Have a high mechanical aptitude and excellent problem-solving capabilities

    Ability to lead and provide direction with instruction

    Ability to achieve and maintain employee’s trust

    Ability to speak clearly and be easily understood, ability to maintain eye contact when speaking with others, and ability to summarize or paraphrase to verify understanding

    Ability to read and comprehend detailed construction blueprints and specifications

    Ability to present yourself in a well-groomed and professional manner

    Strong knowledge of construction tools, materials, and building practices and processes

    Have a basic knowledge of technology including smartphones, tablets and computers

    Incorporation of Vertical Works, Inc. business philosophies and best practices when guiding customers, vendors, and sub-contractors

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    GED or high school diploma preferred

    At least 10 years of construction experience in custom residential homes, modular homes, or remodeling projects

    At least 5 years of experience managing multiple employees and holding them accountable

    Valid drivers license

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Ability to occasionally lift 20-50 pounds, up to 100 pounds, frequently lift 10 pounds

    Be comfortable with heights of 16’+

    Ability to be on your feet for 10 to 14 hours a day which will include terrain, un-even surfaces, ladders, stairs, and the ability to crouch, kneel, or crawl