CARPENTER SHOP SUPERVISOR - Facilities Management

Schedule, coordinate and manage construction remodel projects, such as constructing or relocating walls. Prepare job cost analysis for labor and materials used on those projects. Coordinate and supervise work schedules, carpenters and painters for Tarrant County on all jobs performed in house including carpentry, painting, and general remodeling work.

1. Works with elected officials/representatives and department heads to define the scope of work. Prepares time schedules and commits resources to oversee the job from start to completion
2. Coordinates and supervises carpenters and painters to ensure the quality of work. Prepares job cost estimates and specification on all renovation projects (oversees repair and renovation for the repair of walls, doors and cabinets throughout the County).
3. Manages, maintains, and continually updates shop project schedule.
4. Interviews job applicants, trains employees, plan schedules, delegates work, monitors for quality, establishes procedures and standards, disciplines or recommends promotion, evaluates work of others and conducts performance evaluations
5. Researches project costs, submits budget numbers for projects, requisitions for quotes and enter receivers
6. Keeps documented records on all projects including the list of materials, drawings, time schedules and actual cost
7. Utilizes County resources to lower the overall cost of all the projects when deemed feasible (e.g., utilization of work detail program)
8. Designs and builds custom cabinets when no plans or specifications are available. Builds cabinets and other related carpentry items to exact specifications
9. Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of Facilities Management as assigned or required

• High school diploma or equivalent.  
• Five (5) years of experience as a supervisor in construction industry.  
• Hands-on experience in remodeling as a carpenter or other tradesperson.  
• Good mathematical skills and the ability to read prints and interpret drawings.  
• Working knowledge of construction methods, techniques, and systems.  
• Basic knowledge of building codes, accessibility issues, and life safety issues.  
• Working knowledge of computer programs used by department.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project software.  
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Ability to provide on site management to ensure that work is properly constructed and installed to a finished product. 
• Current and valid driver's license is required.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, climb, bend, lift, stand, walk, stoop, reach, and drive. This position may require overtime, rotating shifts nights, evenings, weekends and holiday work. Candidates must have the ability to pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Salary : $60,966 - $67,062