Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual wage of $41,748, translating to approximately $803 per week. In Davidson, TN, carpenters earn an average of $451.21 per week, with an annual overtime average of $1,975. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer aspiring carpenters opportunities to find apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Title: Construction Superintendent Description: David Weekley Homes is seeking experienced construction professionals to join our Nashville team as Construction Superintendents. As a key member of our team, you will oversee the construction process for single-family residential homes from development through final completion. Main Responsibilities: • Oversight and management of home construction, including planning, scheduling, implementation, and coordination to ensure timely and economical completion in accordance with Weekley standards. • Maintenance of customer satisfaction throughout the building process through effective communication and rapport-building. • Coordinating and completing homebuyer reviews, meetings, and phone calls. • Motivating, managing, and inspecting subcontractor work quality while holding them accountable to David Weekley Homes' standards. • Close collaboration with the sales team and other Weekley members. • Tracking and controlling construction costs against budget to prevent overruns. • Ensuring professional, clean, and organized job sites. • Overseeing worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes. • Familiarity with contracts, plans, construction methods, and regulations. • Scheduling and managing subcontractors and their relationships to meet project deadlines and closing targets. • Completing homes and addressing all customer walk-through items before closing. • Presentation of daily, monthly, and quarterly reports. Candidate Requirements: • Minimum 2+ years of prior residential production building experience; field management experience preferred. • Proven ability to schedule and supervise subcontractors, coupled with strong communication and organizational skills. • Experience in effectively communicating with customers, sales teams, and other stakeholders. • Able to manage and inspect subcontractor work quality while maintaining accountability to David Weekley Homes' standards. • Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships across various departments, including upper management, designers, sales, trades, vendors, and customers. • Excellent time management, decisiveness, and flexibility under pressure. • Effective computer skills for handling job costing, payroll, communication with vendors and trades, and internal teamwork. • Experience in handling subcontractor payroll and other budgetary responsibilities. • Able to analyze and resolve problems efficiently. • College education preferred. What We Offer: • Competitive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k with discretionary match, employee stock ownership plan, profit sharing, vacation, holidays, PTO, new home discount, team member product discount, community outreach, and more.
See More Details >>This position announcement is for Equipment Mechanic - Certified, a full-time Civil Service position in General Services. This position performs skilled repairs and maintenance work on a wide variety of on road heavy duty vehicles greater than 20K GVWR as well as off road grounds or construction equipment. Performs related duties as required. The men and women in Metro’s General Services Department are there to make sure the rest of government works. From ensuring that our city’s vehicles run safely and smoothly, to keeping city buildings up to par to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions. • Repair diesel powered vehicles and/or equipment according to manufacturer standards. • Inspect and diagnose various problems. • Maintain gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical and other related systems. • Maintain and repair dozers, backhoes, rollers, pavers, milling machines, a wide variety of other heavy-duty equipment and light duty grounds equipment such as mowers and golf course equipment, etc. • Rebuild pumps, cylinder heads, cable control units and renews pins and bushings on tracks. • Perform machine lathe work when necessary. • Weld and fabricate. • Repair or replace worn or defective parts. • Adjust fuel systems and perform tune-ups. • Road test vehicles before and after repairs. • Provide roadside assistance including emergency repairs out of shop. • Ensure that proper service is maintained. • Complete work orders on every vehicle repaired. • Keep tools, equipment and shop area clean and orderly. • Acquire parts from stockroom staff. • Attend seminars and training as needed. • Operates a service truck safely. • May perform emissions test. High School Diploma and two (2) years of experience repairing heavy duty motor vehicles and related equipment. • No substitutions will be considered for this position* LICENSES REQUIRED Any four (4) A.S.E. Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications*. • Accepted certifications are: • T1 – Gasoline Engines • T2 – Diesel Engines • T3 – Drive Train • T4 – Brakes • T5 – Suspension & Steering • T6 – Electrical/ Electronic Systems • T7 – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning • T8 – Preventive Maintenance Inspection* • *Must obtain a Class B commercial driver's license within the first 12 months of employment.** ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Employee must furnish proper tools to perform the job Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. • Valid Class B commercial driver's license We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
See More Details >>Salary: $85,692.00 - $98,446.00 Annually Location : 701 South Sixth Street, TN Job Type: Full-Time Non Civil Service Job Number: MDHA07598 Department: MDHA Opening Date: 01/03/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Position Description METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Position Open: January 2, 2025 Position Closing Date: Until Filled Job Announcement Position: SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER Salary Range: $85,692 - $98,446 In-Office Work The Construction Engineer primarily focuses on construction engineering assignments that include constructability reviews, temporary work designs, and observing work in progress. The person will also ensure the build is completed with proper plans and specifications and plan for the improvement and maintenance of infrastructure systems, such as roads, water and sewer systems, and buildings. MDHA offers competitive salaries and an amazing retirement program. Our Mission is to create affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities and help build a greater Nashville. Typical Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Manage the construction of diverse projects, working with architects, structural engineers, owner representatives, general contractors, and other personnel to ensure that the finished construction project aligns with the intended design and specifications. Provide regular updates to the Director of Planning and Development and other stakeholders. • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of comprehensive community plans, with a particular focus on infrastructure needs. • Collaborate with the Planning and Development Analyst, other staff, and consultants to conduct a feasibility analysis for potential development activities. • Collaborate with the senior architect on construction project planning and design stages. • Develop construction project budgets and collect and organize resources and staff. • Negotiate and administer contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors, ensuring compliance with proper requirements and regulations. • Oversee building progress, enforce safety regulations at construction sites, and facilitate submission of building permits to the proper authorities. • Assess the viability and potential risk associated with the project, considering site conditions, environmental impact, and financial feasibility. Then, propose and implement mitigation strategies. • Review contractors' pay applications, ensuring accuracy, contract terms compliance, and project progress alignment • Perform punch list field walks with the Assistant Director, Property Management-Maintenance. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems during construction, making informed decisions that balance design intent, cost implications, and project goals. • Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and properly archived. • Implement innovative solutions to improve construction efficiency and cost-effectiveness. • Conduct post-construction evaluations to assess construction performance and identify areas for improvement. Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering or a related field and five (5) to seven (7) years of engineering experience in construction, structural, or civil engineering or a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply EQUIPMENT USED General office equipment and automobile. SUPERVISION EXECISED None LICENSE REQUIRED Valid Tennessee driver's license Preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Behavioral Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in both formal and informal settings; ability to establish working relationships with general contractors, developers, officials, community and civic leaders; ability to create strategic plans; must be detail-oriented and can develop processes and procedures; ability to analytically solve problems, make sound judgments and exercise good decision making. Technical Skills: Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management of large-scale capital projects through all phases including Planning, Design, and Construction; knowledge of project development including scope, budget, and schedule for projects under a regulatory structure and with a set time frame; knowledge of LEED Certified Building criteria; familiarity with HUD multi-family housing programs, including project-based section 8 and the Rental Assistance Demonstration program; knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations governing construction and procurement policies and practices; excellent management, leadership and interpersonal skills to work as the primary subject matter expert for Project Management on MDHA's Redevelopment. Physical Skills: Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. Ability to perform work with or without an accommodation that requires sitting, standing, and walking; dexterity of hands, clarity of vision, speech, and hearing, and powers of observation; other physical duties as required. Financial Skills: Knowledgeable of financial operations in the planning and development process THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS. Apply at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=790b0041-9dbf-44c2-b0f4-a7c9d148bf03&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=500612&lang=en_US. Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency 701 South Sixth St. Nashville, Tennessee 37206 www.Nashville-MDHA.org TDD#252-8599 To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please call 615-252-8550. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
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