Frontier Construction is a General Contractor with a focus on infill new construction developments and historic renovation. We are looking for a Lead Carpenter to join our team and help execute projects with a high level of precision. Carpenters at Frontier will do everything from demolition to final punch list on our projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the industry and be capable of leading a small team. Our crews work 4 10 hour shifts per week (Monday-Thursday). If the 4 day work week is not for you the potential for a 5 day work week can be discussed. Benefits begin after 90 days of employment. Paid time off begins after 1 year. Job Responsibilities: • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches • Track materials and communicate to project manager or foreman when materials/tools are needed • Planning ahead and structuring daily activities to complete weekly goals on time • Managing other team members on the site to work efficiently as a crew • Problem solving • Light framing such as decks, interior walls and beams, small additions • Set new and replacement windows, Install exterior doors, Install siding • Set cabinets, interior doors, casing, baseboard, window jambs, build closets, stair railings and custom millworks, and other general trim carpentry items Experience and Education • Proven experience as a carpenter • Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction • Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.) • Ability to read technical documents and drawings • Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times • Fluent in English • Good understanding of basic math • Ability to complete the physical requirements of the position • High school diploma Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>The Carpenter will provide on-site carpentry duties on projects assigned by the PM. The Carpenter is responsible to work in sync with the Lead Carpenter or independently to achieve established timeline requirements while keeping quality of work to its highest level. Applicants need to possess a good understanding of rough and finish carpentry methods and techniques. About Fox Home Innovations LLC Crafting Your Dream Home: Expert Design-Build Solutions Transforming your dream home from a vision to reality starts here. At Fox Home Innovations, we understand the challenges you face when seeking to remodel your cherished space. As Manhattan Kansas' premier design-build remodeling firm, we're not just about renovations; we're about creating a home that reflects your aspirations. Our in-house experts and a dedicated showroom offer a seamless experience, guiding you through every step. From concept to completion, we prioritize your needs, ensuring clear communication and impeccable craftsmanship. Let's turn your house into the home you've always envisioned. Description Job Description – Fox Home Innovations Job Title: Carpenter Report To: Project Manager Updated Date: 4/21/2025 Position Summary: Primary Goal: The Carpenter position reports directly to their assigned Project Manager. The Carpenter will be involved in the day-to-day on-site tasks of a project. This position will be responsible for efficiently carrying out all tasks related the successful completion of a project including site safety, security and cleanliness. The Carpenter will provide on-site carpentry duties on projects assigned by the PM. The Carpenter is responsible to work in sync with the Lead Carpenter or independently to achieve established timeline requirements while keeping quality of work to its highest level. Applicants need to possess a good understanding of rough and finish carpentry methods and techniques. They should be able to follow instructions, as well as work independently, with minimal supervision. Carpenters will conduct themselves in a professional manner that directly aligns with Fox Home Innovations Core Values and Focus. Qualifications: § A minimum of 1 year of related residential construction-based experience. Education will also be considered in lieu of experience. § Position requires the physical ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of a construction project. § Position requires the ability to work with various tools and materials. § A basic knowledge of all trades associated with residential construction. § A demonstrated ability to operate general business software programs and timekeeping applications. § A basic understanding of building codes as they apply to residential construction. § A demonstrated ability to read, understand and communicate through residential construction plan sets. § Must have strong organizational and communications skills. § Willingness to learn and grow in a team-oriented environment. § Personal vehicle to get to and from worksite and capable of transporting all necessary personal tools and equipment. § Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material take-offs and simple estimates. § Possess the required inventory of tools for work. § Complete command of rough and finish carpentry skills. § Ability to perform work according to Fox Home Innovations, LLC quality standards. § Neat appearance. § Clean driving record. Carpenter Primary Responsibilities: Production Carpenters are responsible for supporting the Project Managers and Lead Carpenters in the efficient and timely completing of their projects. To that end, specific production responsibilities include: Prepare For Projects: § Thoroughly review and understand Hand Off documentation. § Request any additional information needed from project binder documentation. § Discuss critical labor, purchasing, and material issues with the LC and/or PM § Monitor and impact project labor requirements based on estimates and scope of work, along with PM’s plan for the project. § Address safety and security concerns related to the project. § Organize initial mobilization of the work site, including material staging and site layouts. § Develop a dust management plan to maintain a clean job site. Manage Projects: § Ensure the safety of all customers, employees, trades, vendors, and other visitors to your sites. § Always interact positively with the customer. § Manage customer service and satisfaction with respect to the site. § Order site materials, including job-start materials, in a timely manner. § Supervise site preparation, set-up, dust and damage protection, security and safety requirements at job start. § Interpret and layout the project as per the provided design information, communicate to site personnel and trades as required. § Review all take-off sheets to support the PM for material ordering in a timely manner. § Assist, when necessary, the scheduling and coordination of deliveries for project materials. § When needed the Carpenter may be required to help assemble project materials at the FHI Office. § Ensure all materials delivered to site are as per design and selection requirements, in good condition, are stored appropriately and are ready for installation. § Ensure site personnel and trades are prepared to complete their work with appropriate design, installation, tools, materials, and knowledge to complete their designated tasks. § Manage on-site FHI labor requirements for all your projects, coordinating with PM other LCs. § Review, with the PM, project schedules & project labor usage on a weekly basis. § Communicate and ensure the execution of customer, trade, or site driven Change Orders, through the FHI Change Order process. § Ensure the highest level of quality possible on every project. § Understand and actively work to control production costs including, labor costs (manpower & production output), material costs (quantity & waste factors), trade contractor costs (overruns & extras), and equipment usage & rentals. § Ensure that the proper Cost codes are being tracked for tasks performed and that all FHI personnel are clocked in under the correct project name. § Notify PM when projects are ready for inspection and coordinate an inspection time. § Maintain and organize job binder including plans, specifications, change orders and job-related communications. Carpentry and Site Duties: § Perform all aspects of carpentry labor and other work laid out by the scope of the project at the highest level with minimal direct supervision. § Work with the PM in the most efficient and cost-effective manner § Set clear goals, follow clear instructions, and ensure they are carried out in the best way possible § Ensure the quality of all FHI installations and work § Set-up, layout and manage carpentry duties with others as required § You are responsible for your own safety and or the safety of those working with you. Take all reasonable precautions and comply with safety standards and guidelines. § Adhere to all FHI processes and best practices with regards to project cleanliness, dust and damage control, project and personal safety, project efficiency and customer service. § Have all tools required for proper installation and construction of tasks onsite and readily available for the days' work prior to beginning the task. § Monitor the use of company tools and equipment to ensure their proper and safe operation. Track tool location to ensure proper storage and prompt return to shop. § Perform routine maintenance on small, issued tools and immediately report malfunction issues to the PM. § Understand blueprint drawings and written specifications. Also, understand work orders, change orders and all other carpentry-related job documents. § Perform rough and finish carpentry to FHI’s standard of quality and according to the plans and specifications. Bring discrepancies and special conditions to the attention of the Lead Carpenter for discussion. § Lay out and install stud wall framing. § Lay out and install stairs for basement or deck using a framing square § Establish grades for proper drainage of flatwork and simple structures § Ability to use a transit level to establish grades and elevations § Install standard wall-hung door units and windows § Install interior trim, base, crown molding, etc. with superior craftsmanship § Perform simple repairs in painting/staining, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and flooring § Ensure jobsite safety, as well as protection and maintenance of company tools Sales and Marketing: § Enable future FHI sales by excelling at your role as a Carpenter by ensuring clean and safe work sites, appropriate site conditions and conduct and helping FHI create happy customers by exceeding the customer’s expectations whenever possible. § Being aware of the customer’s home and notifying the Project Managers of obvious upcoming projects and any discussions for future projects that the Carpenter may have with the customer. The PM will be responsible for reporting sales leads through the proper channels § Maintain a very clean and tidy exterior project environment § Engage customers, neighbors and others in a friendly and polite manner, allowing for referral opportunities to develop for FHI § Be open to any referral discussions or opportunities that may arise. Inform the PM if any such discussions take place. Estimating: § As with all FHI employees, the Carpenter can and will impact the health of FHI through their dedication to proper building practices and time management. § Support and assist the PM to ensure projects are carried out within their allotted budget costs. § The Carpenter will continuously search for, consider, bring forward and support the most efficient and effective processes for completing work. Leadership: § The Carpenter will embrace, support, enable and promote the FHI Core Values and Core Focus § The Carpenter will always maintain a positive attitude towards FHI, other team members, office staff, vendors/trades, and FHI customers § Support and promote all FHI policies, procedures, and initiatives in a positive manner. § Bring any negative issues to the attention of the GM immediately. Provide recommendations for resolutions of these issues § Ensure all non-employee vendors and trades maintain the highest regard for FHI when on our jobsites or communicating with our staff and/or clients § The Carpenter will lead by example § Consistently act with honor, dedication, and focus § The Carpenter will continually educate and improve both professionally and personally. § Show an initiative to learn new skills, seek out the latest information and trends, grow creatively, and pursue continuous improvement § Provide encouragement, recognition, constructive feedback and coaching to all team members § Resolve all conflicts in a manner which benefits all parties involved § FHI, whenever possible, will support all employees both professionally and personally through training, education, and a positive, healthy work environment Fox Home Innovations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fox Home Innovations Core Values Unequaled Client Experience: *Clear Communication & Expectations • Personable & Empathetic, *Attention to Detail Lasting Relationships: *Treat others the way that THEY want to be treated. (The Platinum Rule) • Willing to learn and adapt *Loyal & Trustworthy Work Ethic: *Skilled Craftsmanship at all levels *We do what we say we will do. • Organized & Consistent *Don't screw the next guy Tackling Adversity with Positivity: *Own it *Take definitive action • "Calm seas don't make for good sailors" We Grow and Have Fun Together: *Always learning • We Are a Team *Excited about the future Salary $20 - $20 per hour
See More Details >>People love to work here, plain and simple.It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but becausewe want to.Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities may include the following. • Maintains all safety standards. • Builds stairs and installs partitions. • Installs window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, and basic hardware (interior and exterior). • Installs cabinets and molding. • Erects and works on scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level. • Operates hand and power tools, including chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures. • Operates small machinery, as needed. • Works with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall. • Joins materials with nails, screws, staples, adhesives, and other applicable tools. • Identifies, reports or corrects potential hazards associated with task assignments to maintain a safe work area. • Loads and unloads materials up to 100 pounds. • Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (requirements before going into job) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, or be capable of learning, each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Experience in rough and finish carpentry (blocking, frames/doors and hardware, millwork and casework), or equivalent level of education, knowledge and skills. • Familiarity with field concepts, practices and procedures. • Proven ability to accurately perform construction activities or projects, including usage of various power tools and small machinery. • Good interpersonal skills and team spirit. • Demonstrated success in working safely on projects. • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints/plans. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Mathematical Skills: Ability to do basic construction math, including measuring, transposing, calculating cut lengths and basic volumes. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to pass background check, drug screen, physical capacity profile, and E-Verify. • Reliable transportation method to get to and from work. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • OSHA 10-hour training. • Applicable certifications, such as Lift Operation, Scaffold, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel. • The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities. • While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works in outside weather conditions. The associate frequently works near moving equipment. The associate occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Manhattan, KS, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2020 to 2030. In Manhattan, KS, carpenters earn an average of $1,511 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $41,748 annually. Vocational schools, unions, and specialized training programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
