Journeyman Carpenter

Job summary

The Journeyman Carpenter will lead construction activities, including framing, ICF foundation work, and interior/exterior finishing on custom home sites. They are responsible for supervising apprentices, ensuring site safety, and maintaining project schedules.

Job details

Journeyman Carpenter About Effect Home Builders Effect Home Builders builds high-quality custom homes with a strong focus on craftsmanship, innovation and energy-efficient construction. We’re proud of the homes we build, but just as importantly, we’re proud of the team behind them. We offer an environment where experienced tradespeople can take ownership of their work, share their knowledge and continue growing. Our team is supported by experienced leadership, regular team-building events, involvement in the community and a company that values continuous improvement. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Journeyman Carpenter to join our construction team in a full-time, long-term position. The successful candidate will have at least six years of residential construction experience, with some or all of that experience in custom home construction. In-depth knowledge of ICF foundations is required. Advanced framing skills and experience with energy-efficient buildings are considered assets. This is a senior role for someone who can work independently, lead junior team members and take responsibility for keeping work moving safely and efficiently on site. What You’ll Do - Complete accurate site takeoffs - Read and apply building codes - Complete forming, rebar and concrete finishing work - Install windows and doors - Complete roofing, insulation and vapour barrier, drywall, and interior and exterior finishing work - Complete ICF foundation work - Read and interpret engineered drawings, identify issues and install components accordingly - Lead and instruct apprentices to Effect Home Builders’ standards - Organize work and create clear plans for junior carpenters - Complete all aspects of construction with little to no supervision - Take accountability for site safety and participate in Effect’s safety program - Identify, document and resolve site problems and issues - Motivate junior carpenters and help keep work on schedule - Forecast and organize deliveries and returns as required What We’re Looking For - Minimum six years of residential construction experience - Experience working on custom homes - In-depth knowledge of ICF foundations - Strong leadership and communication skills - Ability to work independently and take ownership of work on site - Advanced framing experience is an asset - Experience with energy-efficient construction is an asset - Ability and interest in advancing into a Site Foreman role Bring Your Experience to Effect If you’re an experienced carpenter who takes pride in quality work, enjoys leading others and wants to bring your skills to a team that values craftsmanship and doing things well, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

The Journeyman Carpenter will lead construction activities, including framing, ICF foundation work, and interior/exterior finishing on custom home sites. They are responsible for supervising apprentices, ensuring site safety, and maintaining project schedules.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least six years of residential construction experience with specific expertise in ICF foundations. Strong leadership skills and the ability to interpret engineered drawings are essential for this senior-level role.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Residential construction
• Custom home construction
• ICF foundations
• Advanced framing
• Energy-efficient construction
• Site takeoffs
• Building codes
• Forming
• Rebar
• Concrete finishing
• Leadership
• Communication
• Project management
• Safety compliance
• Blueprint reading
• Residential Construction
• Concrete Finishing
• Accountability
• Window And Door Installation
• Energy-Efficient Buildings
• Drywall (Installation And Repair)
• Building Codes
• Construction
• Carpentry
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Innovation
• Roofing
• Team Building

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Journeyman Carpenter
• Carpenter
• Carpenters and Joiners
• Carpenters

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