Career Opportunities

We are always looking for talented people to join our team.

If you are interested an one of the positions listed below, please fill out the form on this page to submit your resume. Please, no calls or drop-ins.

We are currently hiring:

Designer/Architect
Carpenters
Carpenter Helpers
Project Managers

Scroll down to see complete job descriptions.

Designer/Architect

Job Tasks Summary:

Perform design and sales functions with accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness.
Increase overall efficiency throughout the sales/design process thereby improving service to the clients and contributing to company profitability.
The core responsibility of this position is to provide creative and innovative design solutions for residential remodeling problems.

Position Requirements

Strong design, sales, communication (both written and verbal), mathematical, organizational and computer skills and knowledge of trades associated with construction and remodeling. Excellent communication skills collaborating with the President, Production Manager, Project Managers, and other staff members as well as Clients, trade contractors and material suppliers. Creativity in problem solving and attention to small details will ensure a high level of success. Computer skills include the effective use of computer aided drafting, word processing, and the company XL spreadsheet used for proposal writing/estimating.

Position Responsibilities

General Duties:

Work to fine tune and streamline the sales and design/build system whenever possible.
Evaluate beneficial suggestions from the Production Department regarding the design.
Participate in the sales-production handoff and pre-construction meeting before the start of the job.
During construction, visit the job site to verify conditions are meeting design expectations, to confirm the client is satisfied with the work and to relay pertinent feedback to the Production Manager about job site performance.
Assist and clarify information used in the processing of additional work orders if they are other than routine changes that can be handled by the production department.
Participate in assembling the close out package by updating the decision/selection list.
Maintain knowledge of products and keep up to date on new products and trends in our industry.
Update the Design/Sales meeting agenda prior to the meeting and attend the meeting each week fully prepared.
Research legality and viability of each project at the municipal levels, including homeowners associations.
Send an email note to each design client on the last day of the week to update them on progress, even if there is no further information to report.

Design/Drafting/Selections Duties (to be performed as primary):

Schedule regular design meetings with the Client.
Draft before and after floor plans, elevations, sections and details as needed to satisfy Preliminary Design and Design Agreements.
Prepare architectural quality drawings using computer aided drafting software according to the list of requirements for each type of job. Include unique design features that distinguish the company in the field of design.
Research products and their relationship to other products for use in the design.
Solicit and follow up with various consultants required to process permits including energy consultant, structural engineer, etc.
Review and approve the decision list prepared by the Production Coordinator (PC).
Review and approve product samples collected by the PC.

Sales Duties (to be performed as secondary):

Obtain the budget for the project and keep the client informed about the cost of the project vs. budget at regular intervals.
Review and approve trade contractor and material supplier estimates and proposals received by the PC.
Write a scope of work for each project describing in detail materials and methods to be used in each trade using the company estimating spreadsheet.
Submit each scope of work for trade contractors, material suppliers and in-house labor items to the PC for requesting pricing and feedback.
Assemble the estimate using the company XL spreadsheet.
Review and approve the client proposal that has been merged by the PC.
Present proposals to clients using the company sales presentation system.

Technical/Social Skills

Understand and be able to use computer programs including Excel, Microsoft, Workbench Crystal Pricing System, Word, 20/20 and CAD software.
Communicate clearly and concisely, using professional, easy to understand language. Write professional quality letters, memos and spreadsheets.
Build trust and confidence through good follow up practices.
Arrive on time and prepared for all meetings. Spend ½ hour preparing for every hour that is planned for a Client meeting.

Carpenter

Job Tasks Summary:

Provide onsite carpentry skills.
Pick up materials as directed by project manager and carpenter.
Maintain personal tools in good working order.
Use proper care when using tools provided by project manager.
Execute timely completion of the work assigned.
Follow jobsite safety guidelines and jobsite rules.
Maintain professional appearance.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Position Requirements:

Strong communication skills. Extensive rough and finish carpentry skills. Knowledge of a broad range of construction methods and techniques. The ability to interact and work well with the Client, trade contractors and suppliers throughout the job.

Position Responsibilities:

Read and interpret paperwork, including all plans and specifications, and labor schedules. Bring questions, discrepancies, and unusual conditions to the attention of the Project Manager.
Understand the scope of the work assigned and discuss all questions or requests for additional work with the Project Manager. You must understand that all additional work orders are written up and signed prior to implementation. You must know which items are allowances and identify all time and materials attributed to an allowance item, prior to turning in time sheets and/or material tags.
You are responsible for keeping track of your labor hours and making sure that all time is properly entered on the time sheets. Time sheets must be filled out at the end of each day. You are responsible to ensure that time sheets are turned in no later than Tuesday morning. No checks will be issued for time sheets received later than 9AM on Tuesday.
You are responsible for maintaining correct dress and behavior standards on the job according to the Jobsite Rules. Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use the Client’s cleaning supplies, tools or equipment.
You are responsible for maintaining your vehicle according to Vehicle Rules.

Technical Skills

Understand and perform carpentry skills at a top notch level.
Know how to use tools of the trade properly and safely.
Be able and willing to train others.
Continue to develop your ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

Social Skills & Client Relations

Maintain a friendly, yet professional relationship with co-workers and trade contractors.
Make eye contact with the Client when conversing.
Treat male and female Client with equal status.
Do not use foul language.

Personal Appearance

Dress appropriately for the days’ work: Blue jeans and shorts must be clean and without holes. Talmadge shirt or hat is required. Work boots and not tennis shoes. No tank tops.
Hair should be neat and clean and cut short so as to be safe around power tools.

Physical Requirements

You are required to be able to lift up to 80 pounds, climb on ladders, work on roofs, operate power tools and hand tools and drive a truck.
You must learn and use proper lifting techniques to avoid back problems.
You are required to ask for help in lifting objects over 80 pounds.

Carpenter Helper

Job Tasks Summary:

Provide assistance to carpenter.
Provide onsite carpentry skills.
Pick up materials as directed by project manager.
Maintain personal tools in good working order.
Use proper care when using tools provided by project manager.
Execute timely completion of the work assigned.
Follow jobsite safety guidelines and jobsite rules.
Maintain professional appearance.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Position Requirements:

Position Responsibilities:

Read and interpret paperwork, including all plans and specifications, and labor schedules. Bring questions, discrepancies, and unusual conditions to the attention of the Project Manager.
Understand the scope of the work assigned and discuss all questions or requests for additional work with the Project Manager. You must understand that all additional work orders are written up and signed prior to implementation. You must know which items are allowances and identify all time and materials attributed to an allowance item, prior to turning in time sheets and/or material tags.
You are responsible for keeping track of your labor hours and making sure that all time is properly entered on the time sheets. Time sheets must be filled out at the end of each day. You are responsible to ensure that time sheets are turned in no later than Tuesday morning. No checks will be issued for time sheets received later than 9AM on Tuesday.
You are responsible for maintaining correct dress and behavior standards on the job according to the Jobsite Rules. Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use the Client’s cleaning supplies, tools or equipment.
You are responsible for maintaining your vehicle according to Vehicle Rules.

Technical Skills

Understand and perform carpentry skills at a top notch level.
Know how to use tools of the trade properly and safely.
Continue to develop your ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

Social Skills & Client Relations

Maintain a friendly, yet professional relationship with co-workers and trade contractors.
Make eye contact with the Client when conversing.
Treat male and female Client with equal status.
Do not use foul language.

Personal Appearance

Dress appropriately for the days’ work: Blue jeans and shorts must be clean and without holes. Talmadge shirt or hat is required. Work boots and not tennis shoes. No tank tops.
Hair should be neat and clean and cut short so as to be safe around power tools.

Physical Requirements

You are required to be able to lift up to 80 pounds, climb on ladders, work on roofs, operate power tools and hand tools and drive a truck.
You must learn and use proper lifting techniques to avoid back problems.
You are required to ask for help in lifting objects over 80 pounds.

Project Manager

The overall objective for the Project Manager is to provide on-site supervision and management for the project he or she is assigned. The Project Manager is responsible to make sure the job is produced as efficiently as possible and to communicate with the Client, trade contractors, the Architect or Designer and other field staff.

Job Tasks Summary:

Provide onsite project management and supervision.
Supervise carpenters, laborers and subcontractors.
Order materials and schedule subcontractors.
Coordinate scheduling and details with the Production Manager and the Clients.
Expedite timely completion of the work.
Ensure jobsite safety and enforce jobsite rules.
Maintain regular client contact for duration of projects.
Perform carpentry tasks and projects.

Position Requirements:

Strong communication, job coordination, organizational and supervisory skills. Extensive rough and finish carpentry skills. Knowledge of a broad range of construction methods and techniques. A basic understanding of all trades relevant to the project. The ability to interact and communicate well with the Client, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the job.

Position Responsibilities:

Read and interpret paperwork, including all plans and specifications, contract documents, construction schedules, additional work orders, and engineering reports. Bring questions, discrepancies, and unusual conditions to the attention of the Production Manager and Designer.
Understand the scope of the work and discuss all requests for additional work with the work orders are written up and approved prior to implementation. Know which items are allowances and identify all time and materials attributed to an allowance item, prior to turning in time sheets and/or material tags.
Review and approve or disapprove trade contractor and material invoices after a cross check against the project budget and purchase order documents. Record payments in your trade payment log, ensuring there are no double payments for the same work.
Participate in a preconstruction conference, jobsite inspections with the designer, local building department inspections and final (end of job) inspections/walkthroughs with the Designer, Production Manager and the Client.
Maintain an organized field file that will include a complete set of approved plans, specifications, construction documents, engineer’s reports, warranty information, use and care of installed products information and job communications. Keep this information in a file container that you will be provided prior to the start of the job. Keep it separate from your Production Folder, which is given to you in a three ring binder prior to the start of the job.
You are responsible for supervising all job related carpentry, requesting help as required and anticipating the need for additional in house carpenters and laborers so they can be scheduled in a timely fashion.
You are responsible for reporting late trade contractors, scheduling problems, and for keeping the Production Manger informed of job progress by recording these items are entered into the daily log on BuilderTrend.
You are responsible for turning in a twoweek schedule every Wednesday showing anticipated subcontractor activity as well as in house labor requirements.
You are responsible for calling the subs upon receiving the production folder and telling them what date they are scheduled.
You are responsible for ordering all materials that have not been ordered by the Production Manager or Designer prior to the start of construction.
You are to plan ahead for timely delivery and use the vendor’s delivery services whenever possible.
You are responsible to create or approve a window list complete with sizes, description, glazing specs and any other details needed and obtain approval from the Production Manager prior to placing window orders.
You are responsible for checking all delivered and picked up materials for quality and accuracy. Note any damage on the receipt before signing off and reject any materials deemed unacceptable. Report any rejected materials to the Production Manager.
You are responsible for protecting installed products and existing finishes.
You are responsible for time management to ensure there is sufficient time each day for end of the day procedures such as cleanup and security. You must notify the Clients in advance of utility service interruption.
You are responsible to make sure the job site is clean on Friday.
You are responsible for scheduling trade contractors with enough advance notice to ensure their availability.
You are responsible for jobsite safety for both the Clients and the workers. Inspect all equipment on site for proper safety features and any unsafe conditions. Ladders must be taken down at night and security fences must be checked before leaving for material runs or at the end of the day or any other reason.
You are responsible for locking the Clients house before leaving and ensuring that trade contractors do the same.
You are responsible to make sure your time sheet is filled out at the end of each day. You are responsible to ensure that time sheets are turned in no later than Tuesday morning. No checks will be issued on Friday for time sheets received later than 9AM on Tuesday.
You are responsible for maintaining correct dress and behavior standards on the job according to the Jobsite Rules. Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use the Client’s cleaning supplies, tools or equipment.
You are responsible for writing an email message to the client every Friday that updates them on the work in progress and includes the completion date. A copy is to be sent to the President, Production Manager and the Designer.
You are responsible for the quality of all work on the job. Report any questionable workmanship to the Production Manager if you are unable to have it corrected by the trade.
You are responsible for assigning tasks to the carpenters and laborers so as to make the most efficient use of available labor as possible
You are responsible for maintaining your vehicle according to Vehicle Rules.
You are responsible for maintaining job site signs in an approved location.

Technical Skills

Understand and perform carpentry skills at a top notch level.
Know how to use tools of the trade properly and safely.
Have basic knowledge of other trades that allows you to communicate with subs.
Be able and willing to train others.
Know how to read and understand plans, specifications, and Production Folders.

Social Skills & Client Relations

Speak with the Client in a clear and concise manner using terminology that the client can understand.
Establish a friendly, yet professional relationship with the Client.
Maintain regular and frequent contact with the Client.
Introduce subcontractors and crew to the Client.
Build trust and confidence with the Client through good follow up procedures.
Listen and take notes on Client comments and concerns.
Make eye contact with the Client when conversing.
Treat male and female Client with equal status.
Arrive on time for Client meetings.
Do not use foul language.

Personal Appearance

Dress appropriately for the days’ work: Blue jeans and shorts must be clean and without holes. Talmadge shirt or hat is required. Work boots and not tennis shoes. No tank tops.
Hair should be neat and clean and cut short so as to be safe around power tools.

Physical Requirements

You are required to be able to lift up to 80 pounds, climb on ladders, work on roofs, operate power tools and hand tools and drive a truck.
It is important to maintain physical conditioning on a weekly basis to prevent injuries.
You must learn and use proper lifting techniques to avoid back problems.
You are required to ask for help in lifting objects over 80 pounds.