Lead Carpenter

2w2 weeks ago

Association of Village Council Presidents

Bethel, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $110,000

About this role

Lead Carpenters lead a crew of 3 to 4 people in remote Alaska residential remodeling projects. They study job sites, plan work, and accurately take off construction materials. Experience in rural Alaska construction logistics is essential.

Daily tasks include estimating work and time required, building foundations, leveling buildings, and handling all phases of residential construction. This covers installation of windows, doors, insulation, sealing, flooring, siding, roof work, stairs, finish carpentry, cabinets, and countertops. A general understanding of electrical and plumbing is needed.

Leads manage materials and supplies for efficient job progression, prepare project labor coding on timesheets, and work with Human Resources and Transportation Director to hire, discipline, or fire onsite employees. They interact with the general public while maintaining a professional attitude. Frequent travel within the region occurs for projects.

Work happens in outdoor environments with travel by jet, small plane, four-wheeler, snow machine, or boat. Fluency in Yup’ik and English is strongly preferred. The role demands proficiency across residential construction phases in challenging rural settings.

Requirements

Proof of construction supervisory experience with minimum 4 years experience
Provide resume of previous employment with references
Show proficiency with residential construction
High school diploma or GED
Four years working in a carpenter position
Apprenticeship trade in construction or maintenance strongly preferred
Experience in and knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and use it
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with good driving record

Responsibilities

Study individual job sites, plan work, and accurately take off construction material
Estimate amount of work and time required for job
Build foundations and level buildings
Handle all phases of residential construction including installation of windows, doors, insulation, sealing, flooring, siding, roof work, stairs, finish carpentry, cabinets, and countertops
Manage materials and supplies to facilitate efficient progression of work
Understand construction logistics in rural Alaska
Prepare project labor coding on timesheets
Work with Human Resources Department and Transportation Director to hire, discipline, and if necessary fire onsite employees