Lead Carpenter

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Carpenter to execute, oversee, and coordinate construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills along with a comprehensive background in residential and commercial framing. This role requires a proactive approach to project management, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to guide teams through complex tasks using schematic reading and blueprint interpretation. The Lead Carpenter will serve as a key point of contact on-site, managing daily operations and ensuring projects adhere to specifications and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise construction crew during projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings to guide project execution.
• Ensure proper use of hand tools, power tools, machinery, and other specialized equipment.
• Manage project timelines and labor allocation to meet project deadlines.
• Conduct quality inspections throughout the construction process to ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes.
• Assist in preparing work schedules.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular safety meetings.
• Provide mentorship and training to team members on technical skills relating to building framing.

Experience

• Proven experience as a framer.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, schematics, and project management principles.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, machinery, heavy lifting techniques, and assembly processes.
• Familiarity with building materials.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a construction setting is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics accurately.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on safety compliance and quality assurance.

This position offers an opportunity for a skilled professional to lead dynamic projects within a collaborative team environment while utilizing extensive construction expertise across multiple disciplines.

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Why should Atcon Projects Ltd choose you over other applicants?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Framing carpentry: 4 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Location:

• Winnipeg, MB (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person