Foreman Carpenter - Christchurch
About Us:
Since 2009, Sinclair Builders is proud of delivering quality craftmanship with a tight-knit team creating award-winning homes. We carry out anything from major renovations, to building new architectural homes and anything in between.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Foreman Carpenter to join our residential construction team. The ideal candidate will have a NZ building qualification, strong background in carpentry, manage staff directly under you and onsite subcontractors as required, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality are essential.
Core Objectives:
- Follow specifications and building plans
- Be proactive in recognising any issues, address and discuss with the Project Manager to find a proactive solution
- Understand your Build programme and deadlines
- Have a good working relationship with all suppliers and subcontractors, creating a respectful environment and ensuring the efficient daily running of them during the build process
- Ensure that all workers under your control understand and abide by the Worksite Management Plan for your site/s
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and moulding
- Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials
- Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes
- Help erect, level, and install building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes
- Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures
- Repair existing structures and fittings. Concrete grinding and applying epoxy grouts, injecting epoxy resins. And applying sealant
- Construct, erect, install, remove and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials
- Professional approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Initiative
- Business awareness
- National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
- Clean driving licence
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Plan reading, mathematics, building code requirements, health and safety, first-aid practices
If you are experienced and able to take on a leadership role in residential building construction apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to admin@sinclairbuilders.co.nz
https://sinclairbuilders.co.nz/