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HausWorks is looking for experienced team members who share our passion for high-quality, energy-efficient and environmentally conscious construction. We provide residential and commercial building, construction management, and consulting services to clients in Northern MA, the NH Seacoast and Lakes Region, and Southern ME, with a focus on Passive House and High-Performance buildings. HausWorks fosters a positive and supportive company culture, where every employee is treated with respect regardless of status or position.
HausWorks is currently hiring for the following positions:
Carpenter
Candidates for the role must have thorough knowledge of rough, finish carpentry, and tools and trades associated with residential construction. They should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
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As a carpenter, your primary responsibility is to fabricate, assemble, and install wooden structures and fixtures, which include framing, rough and finish work, and specialized carpentry tasks. This role involves accurately measuring, cutting, shaping, and fitting wood and other materials according to blueprints or plans. You also ensure the structural integrity and quality of your work, often collaborating with other tradespeople.
QUALIFICATIONS
In order to excel in this role, the candidate must proficiently perform each essential task. The qualifications outlined below are indicative of the knowledge, expertise, and abilities necessary for this position. Reasonable adjustments can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role.JOB SCOPE
Perform carpentry tasks with the highest quality of craftsmanship in the time allotted.
Responsible for job site safety, cleanliness, security, and protection from the elements.
Check the job site daily and communicate any discrepancies to the Foreman.
Inform the Foreman of specialty items needed.
Hold themselves and all carpenters under their direction accountable for their work performance, actions, and appearance.
Responsible for producing projects per the plans and specifications.
Participate and prepare for weekly on-site meetings with the entire team.
Perform work under safety best practices.
Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition.
Cut, shape, and alter materials as needed.
Measure and mark materials for alterations.
Measures, marks, and arranges materials to establish layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.
Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.
Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.
Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
Install windows and doors.
Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Install foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.
Install windows and doors, along with the appropriate door hardware.
Install batt insulation in wall, ceiling, and floor cavities.
Install interior and exterior trim boards of multiple materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Install siding and roofing.
Minor drywall work and paint.
Demolition work will be required at some jobs.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.
Ability to identify deficient work and provide a resolution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and navigate Blueprints.
Ability to stand or walk over 75% of the time. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling may be required. Lifting up to 100 lbs.
OSHA 10 card
Endurance and ability to visit the entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.
Monitoring job site general health and safety.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculates risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Must be able to travel to the job site (s) as assigned.
Dress Code: PPE, pants or shorts, T-shirt, sturdy work boots or shoes, no tank tops, no athletic shorts or pants (i.e., sweatpants or gym shorts), no open-toe shoes.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of verifiable carpentry experience, thorough knowledge of rough, finish carpentry, and all trades associated with residential construction.
Computer literate
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, shop drawings, and submittals.
Ability to speak effectively before clients, co-workers, and subcontractors.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to provide basic survey skills for line, grade, and elevations.
Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must have a high school diploma or GED
REQUIRED TOOLS
Tape Measure
Hand Tools
Circular saw
Reciprocating Saw
GFCI Extension Cord
Screwdrivers
Pliers/Wrenches
Carpenters belt
Impact Gun
Hammer
Drill
Framing Nailer
Finish Nailer
Jigsaw
2 ft and 4 ft levels
Sawhorses
6’ Stepladder
Square
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Table Saw
Surface Planer
Hammer Drill
Biscuit Jointer
Miter
Saw
6 ft Level
Foreman
The Foreman will be responsible for coordinating and supervising all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure that projects are executed in accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes. The foreman will be onsite daily, monitoring safety, compliance, and quality control. They will work closely with the Project Manager to review the schedule and communicate any conflicts or revisions to the approved plan.
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As a foreman, your primary responsibility is to provide on-site coordination for all construction project phases. This includes coordinating with subcontractors, managing materials and equipment, and ensuring that plans and specifications are strictly followed. Your role also includes scheduling, coordinating inspections, maintaining quality control, and ensuring job site safety on a daily basis.
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QUALIFICATIONS
In order to excel in this role, the candidate must proficiently perform each essential task. The qualifications outlined below are indicative of the knowledge, expertise, and abilities necessary for this position. Reasonable adjustments can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role.JOB SCOPE
The Project Foreman is responsible for the timely completion of the project and ensuring that the project is constructed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes.
Scheduling all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors, as well as ensuring their work completion within the time allowed.
Coordination of work directed in the field, provided work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
Conflicts or revisions to the plan shall be communicated with the project manager, prior to execution of work that deviates from the approved plans.
Establish and enforce job site quality control programs to ensure quality completion of
construction.
The foreman shall supervise all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors on a daily basis.
The foreman is to be on-site, daily, during all activities unless approved in advance by the project manager.
Know safety rules and work practices that apply to the work you supervise. Take action to confirm that all employees in your charge understand the safety rules that apply to them. Always take immediate action to correct safety rule violations. Unsafe acts or procedures cannot be tolerated.
Prevent bad work habits from developing. You are responsible for making daily observations of employees to ensure that they perform their work safely and continue this observation regularly, once safe working habits are established.
Take action to correct or control hazardous conditions within your work areas. If it is beyond your control, remove the employee until the condition is safe. Eliminate unsafe conditions and prevent accidents.
Set a good example. Demonstrate safety in your own work habits and personal conduct. Always wear personal protective equipment in areas where personal protective equipment is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FOREMAN
Maintain a Daily Log (written) of activities on the job site
Review the schedule with the Project manager and schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors based on the critical path discussed.
Perform quality control reviews of all work being performed.
Ensure that the subcontractor is fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work.
Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions.
Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the project team for resolution.
Ensure the subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by the project team.
Walk the project site daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
Presiding over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work
Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
Verify and maintain records on all Time and Material work.
Identify areas of work that are outside of the subcontracted scope.
Opening the job site at the beginning of the day and securing the job site at the end of the day.
Assist the project manager with schedule updates.
Schedule all testing and inspections required by the specifications and/or authorities having jurisdiction.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Provide directions and resolve problems among subcontractors and vendors.
Ability to identify deficient work and provide a resolution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and navigate Blueprints.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
OSHA 10 card
Endurance and ability to visit the entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.
Monitoring job site general health and safety.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through with commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculates risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Must be able to travel to the job site (s) assigned.
Dress Code: PPE, pants or shorts, T-shirt, sturdy work boots or shoes, no tank tops, no athletic shorts or pants (e.g., sweatpants or gym shorts), no open-toe shoes.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Minimum of ten years of verifiable experience, thorough knowledge of trades
Computer literate
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance
instructions, procedure manuals, shop drawings, and submittals
Ability to speak effectively before clients, co-workers, and subcontractors.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to provide basic survey skills for line, grade, and elevations
Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Project Manager
The Project Manager will be responsible for collaborating with engineers and architects to determine project specs, negotiating contracts with external vendors, and hiring subcontractors and other staff to fulfill the scope of the project. They will determine the needed resources with attention to budget, and work with the foreman to ensure deadlines are met.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To excel in this role, the candidate must proficiently perform each essential task. The qualifications outlined below are indicative of the knowledge, expertise, and abilities necessary for this position. Reasonable adjustments can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role.RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROJECT MANAGER
Hold themselves accountable for their work performance, actions, and appearance.
Responsible for producing projects per the plans and specifications.
Participate and prepare for weekly on-site meetings with the entire team.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, etc., to determine the specifications of the project
Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach an agreement
Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
Coordinate all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met along with the jobsite Foreman’s input.
Hire subcontractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Thorough understanding of Construction principles and methods.
Ability to identify deficient work and provide a resolution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and navigate Construction drawings and specifications. .
OSHA 10 card
Endurance and ability to visit the entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.
Proven experience as a construction project manager.
In-depth understanding of construction procedures and materials, and project management principles.
Familiarity with quality and health, and safety standards
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Familiarity with construction/ project management software
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
A team player with leadership abilities
BS in Construction Management, engineering, building science or a relevant field.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Must possess writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other team members. Capable of representing the company publicly in a professional manner.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculates risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Must be able to travel to the job site (s) as assigned.
Dress Code: PPE, pants or shorts, T-shirt, sturdy work boots or shoes, no tank tops, no athletic shorts or pants (i.e., sweatpants or gym shorts), no open-toe shoes.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Residential Construction or B.S. in Construction management, engineering, or related field.
Computer literate
Ability to read and interpret documents such as construction drawings and specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, shop drawings, and submittals.
Ability to speak effectively before clients, co-workers, and subcontractors.
The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.