Green Island Builders is looking for an experienced Site Lead / Lead Carpenter to take day-to-day ownership of residential renovation projects.
This is not simply a senior carpenter position. The person we're looking for will remain hands-on, but will also be responsible for looking ahead, coordinating the site, supporting the crew, anticipating materials and trade requirements, communicating with clients and our Construction Manager, maintaining quality, and helping drive the project from start to finish.
If your experience has primarily been performing assigned carpentry work rather than leading projects, crews or job sites, this position is probably not the right fit.
What you'll do
You'll work hands-on across residential renovation projects while taking increasing responsibility for the successful day-to-day operation of a site.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Residential carpentry from framing through finishing
- Reading and working from plans and specifications
- Planning upcoming work and anticipating what's needed next
- Organizing materials, tools and site requirements
- Coordinating upcoming trades and deliveries with our Construction Manager
- Providing direction and support to carpenters and apprentices
- Maintaining quality and identifying deficiencies
- Keeping projects safe, organized and professional
- Communicating with clients, trades, suppliers and the GiB team
- Documenting site information and following through on commitments
- Identifying problems early and helping develop practical solutions
- Mentoring less-experienced members of the crew
- Jumping in wherever needed to keep a project moving
Who we're looking for
Technical carpentry ability matters, but we're equally interested in initiative, judgment and reliability.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has substantial residential carpentry and renovation experience
- Can work independently without constant direction
- Naturally thinks a few steps ahead
- Notices what needs doing and acts on it
- Takes ownership of their work and follows through
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Is dependable and consistently shows up ready to work
- Works well with apprentices, carpenters, subcontractors and clients
- Takes pride in workmanship and attention to detail
- Can provide leadership without needing to be the person with all the answers
- Is comfortable taking responsibility when something doesn't go according to plan
- Wants to contribute to the success of the project and the team, rather than simply complete assigned tasks
Red Seal certification is an asset, but demonstrated experience, judgment and capability are equally important to us.
A valid driver's licence and reliable transportation are required.
Compensation
$42–$50/hour, depending on experience and demonstrated ability to take on Site Lead responsibilities.
Green Island Builders also offers a broader compensation package that includes:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Group RRSP with employer contributions
- Paid sick days
- Vacation that increases with length of service
- Long-service recognition and retention incentives
- Training and professional-development opportunities
About Green Island Builders
Green Island Builders has been renovating and building homes in Greater Victoria since 2003.
We're a small, established team specializing primarily in residential renovations. We care about craftsmanship, environmental responsibility, good communication and treating clients, trades and one another with respect.
Because we're a relatively small company, individual contribution matters. We're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the team and who sees leadership as taking ownership, supporting the people around them and helping make the whole project work better.
If this sounds like you, please send us your resume along with a short introduction telling us about the kind of work you've been doing and what you're looking for next.
Pay: $42.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Please describe a residential project that you personally led. What were you responsible for beyond performing the carpentry work?
- This is a hands-on leadership position. Approximately how much of your recent work has involved leading or coordinating other carpenters, apprentices and subcontractors while also working on the tools?
- What are you looking for in your next role, and what interested you about this position specifically?
Work Location: In person
