SITE LEAD
Residential Construction and Remodeling

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Lewis Creek Builders is a full-service design-build team. We are architectural designers and craftspeople well-versed in the most practical and energy-efficient products and methods that provide the best quality and value to our Vermont neighbors.
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Role Qualities

A successful candidate has a well-rounded background in residential building and remodeling, outstanding communication skills, and enthusiasm for the work and the team. The Site Lead role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to be both an advocate and facilitator for the client, the project, and the crew. A successful member of the Lewis Creek Builders team is kind, flexible, and dedicated to providing excellent service to our community. 

 

Role Summary

The goal of the Site Lead is to oversee and facilitate the successful execution of construction projects from start to finish. This role manages the work of journey-level carpenters and apprentices, coordinates with the project team, subcontractors, and acts as the primary point of contact for the client during the build phase. This position is 90%  ‘belt-on’ role, with 10% dedicated to belt-off tasks such as project meetings, subcontractor coordination, and interfacing with clients.

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Principal Duties:

• Safety: 

  • Maintain a safe and organized jobsite.

  • Execute and enforce safety and mobilization plans.

  • Perform daily inspections of site safety conditions and equipment. 

  • Communicate new/discovered hazards and make a plan before proceeding.

  • Apply personal knowledge of safety standards to the work at hand, and escalate questions or concerns.

• Execution & Planning: 

  • Understand the production goals and work to meet them. 

  • Reset expectations proactively as needed. 

• Logistics: 

  • Ensure the site has what it needs to efficiently work towards production goals.

  • Proactively identify material, tool, and staffing needs.

  • Make a plan to secure what is needed or elevate the need.

  • Communicate and collaborate to effectively use shared resources.

  • Collaborate with subs on-site. 

• Communication:

  • Ensure daily updates are being delivered to the team.

  • Check-in with the client (if they are present), ideally at the end of the day and communicate what to generally expect for the next day. 

 

Core responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project team to set goals and work with the crew to achieve them.

• Understand major milestones and overall project timelines and provide input on feasibility and resources needed to achieve outcomes. 

• Provide direction on means and methods as well as QC on LCB and subcontractor work.

• Develop materials lists and take-offs.

• Communicate with clients proactively to keep them current on progress and expectations, get input/approval on outcomes and ensure that necessary updates or questions are being communicated to the client when they are not present onsite (i.e. pass along questions or requests for input to the project team).

• Understand project scope and details through budgets, drawings, and onboardings.

• Elevate questions or discrepancies as they arise during a project.

• Elevate anything that may warrant a CO.

• Communicate any relevant project details to the project team, including client and subcontractor communication. 

• Target efficiency and quality across our build team by mentoring, correcting and encouraging crew members. 

• Elevate any interpersonal or performance issues among team members.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills in managing client expectations and serving client goals.

• Strong knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade.

• Strong knowledge of common codes, standards, and regulations.

• Understanding of basic structural loads and considerations related to walls, loads and footings.

• Skill in installation, repair, and maintenance of all systems and assignments common to all aspects of carpentry in residential construction and remodeling.

• Familiarity with estimating time and material requirements for projects in all aspects of carpentry in residential construction and remodeling.

• Experience managing others in either/both a direct site management role or a project management role. 

• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.

• Desire to grow in knowledge of the trade including new techniques in green building, passive home construction, and all associated materials in an ever-changing industry.

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Qualifications:

8+ years of carpentry experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education deemed appropriate by hiring managers. Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Must be able to safely work with sharp tools and power equipment.

• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.

• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and good hand-eye coordination.

 

Compensation:

Position is an hourly full-time position at a pay rate of $36-$50.00 per hour. Actual compensation varies based on qualifications, skills, success and experience of the candidate.

 

Benefits Package:

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal needs provided sufficient notice is given and a schedule can be articulated and mutually agreed upon.

• Reimbursement for non-commuting mileage that is accrued through either traveling between job sites during a workday or for materials or errands that you perform in service to Lewis Creek or our clients. The reimbursement rate is set by the IRS. Mileage reimbursement is not offered for commuting from home to office/jobsite or from office/jobsite to home.

• Six paid holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

• After 3 months of working with Lewis Creek we offer two weeks (ten days) paid vacation per year, this amount increases incrementally with years of service. At the same time you are eligible for 5 paid sick/personal days per year.  

• A simple IRA plan where we match dollar for dollar up to 3% of your annual gross income that you defer from your salary into your Simple IRA retirement account. Eligibility for participation is 90 days from your start date or $5000 gross salary earned.

• Group short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance paid for by Lewis Creek. Enhanced coverage is available at your own additional cost, at better than market rates.

• Health Benefits, with two plans to choose from, each with a significant employer paid contribution. There is an additional $1000 HRA account made available to all employees, regardless of enrollment in an LCB plan. Eligible FSA account.

• Tools & Equipment Allowance that increases with tenure.

• Additional benefits as outlined in the LCB Employee Handbook.

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Other Duties:

Other duties will invariably come into play with this position. Duties are not limited to those outlined above.