Lead Service Carpenter

Rice Companies is looking for a Lead Service Carpenter to join the team at our Appleton, WI, location. Our Lead Service Carpenter collaborates with management, sales staff, engineers, architects, and the customers to determine the scope and specifications of the project. They self-perform building repairs, review potential projects, prepare proposals (as needed), and negotiate remodeling and repair contracts with subcontractors to reach profitable agreements. This multi-faceted position focuses on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations by adhering to financial projections, scheduling requirements, and ensuring that projects are completed in a quality, profitable and safe manner.

Position Responsibilities:

Service Project Management (30%)

• Assists Senior PM, Sales, or Business Development team members with reviewing potential projects, and identifying the scope of work, materials, subcontractors, and equipment needed to produce accurate proposals.
• Qualifies subcontractors/supplier’s bids and proposals
• Assists with preparation of estimates and project budgets for customer review
• Assists with labor requirements and creation of field staff weekly scheduling
• Coordinates and communicates with management, sales staff, clients, field staff and subcontractors to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Ensure project materials and resources are delivered to job site in timely manner and subcontractors are compliant with Rice Companies requirements
• Maintain project schedule and project budgets to ensure job is being completed in a timely and cost-effective manner; also ensures customer scheduling requirements are being met
• Review job costs weekly and approves subcontractor/vendor billings
• Meet weekly with Services Management to quickly identify areas of concern and resolve potential problem situations related to job/s
• Works with subcontractors and customers regarding changes to project and their eventual addition (or decrease) to overall project cost, ensuring potential Change Order is understood/accepted by all parties.
• Oversee project completion and approves final invoicing sent to client
   

Service Project – Self Performed Work (70%)

Field service work may consist of but is not limited to:

• Metal and wood stud framing and layout
• Drywall hanging, wall sheathing, backing, blocking, and other rough carpentry
• Doors and hardware installation including metal and wood doors, exit devices, closers, etc.
• FRP installation and the installation of bath accessories and bath partitions
• Finish carpentry including the installation of cabinetry, running trim, or finishes
• Selective demolition including removing walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, finishes
• Occasional Pre-Engineered steel building erection or repair, which may include structural steel setting, metal wall and roof panel installation, building insulation and metal trim, flashing installation, and miscellaneous repairs.
   

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated commercial construction experience
• Demonstrated proficiency of construction tools and equipment, including but not limited to saws, drills, levels, transits, hand tools, etc.
• Equipment certifications (scissor lift, forklifts, boom lifts, skid steer, etc.) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Familiar with basic office
• Timberline/Sage 300 Estimating, QuickBooks skills are a plus
• Demonstrated performance of multiple tasks in a fast-paced construction services environment with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work closely and collaborate with team members, subcontractors, and customers in a professional manner
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lead and provide direction to others

Benefits:

With competitive pay, family-forward benefits and a little fun mixed in, Rice Companies works to build a team that’s second to none.

• Medical and Dental Insurance (select employee-only premiums are 100% company paid)
• Life Insurance
• 401K w/Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Training and Development

Successful candidates will be subject to post-offer, pre-employment screenings which may include:

• DOT Medical Card exam
• Position based Fitness for Duty exam
• Non-DOT drug screening
• Criminal Background Check
   

Basic Tools are required to be supplied by each individual field employee.
Rice Companies supplies all power tools, shirts, and safety equipment.