Finish Carpenter

We’re hiring **Finish Carpenters** to work on our high-end residential construction projects. Dowbuilt finish carpenters have highly advanced interior and exterior carpentry skills and a demonstrated ability to execute work within very tight tolerances. This position requires an aptitude for providing creative constructability solutions to a variety of design challenges and is key to executing the high-quality work that Dowbuilt is known for. **WHAT YOU’LL DO** As a finish carpenter, you’ll be responsible for: - Reading and interpreting architectural and shop drawings - Managing building layout and dimensional control - Establishing clarity around deadlines, ensuring that any slipping deadlines are identified early, and new deadlines are communicated to the Foreman and Superintendent - Preparing and executing the daily work plan - Working and planning with subcontractors to make sure the project is ready for them to begin work each day - Helping fellow carpenters put new work into place, from framing to finish - Working with Superintendent to order materials - Evaluating cabinets, door and window details, and shop drawings - Providing mentoring and coaching to fellow Carpenters, Apprentice Carpenters, and Laborers - Identifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the Foreman or Superintendent **WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED** To be successful as a Dowbuilt finish carpenter, you’ll need: - Experience hanging doors and setting windows - Experience waterproofing; knowledge of how to properly flash exterior doors and windows - Proficiency with use of builder’s level - Thorough understanding of structural framing details - Knowledge of trim installation, including trim around doors, windows, base, base shoe, and crown molding - Familiarity with coping techniques for base & crown - Familiarity with scribing techniques for cabinetry & other trim work - The ability to mill materials to exact dimensions - The ability to cut tapers in trim boards when walls are out of plumb - Familiarity with making jigs for routering door and cabinet hardware - Familiarity with cabinetry and casework installation - Full understanding and working knowledge of tools required to perform high-level carpentry - Crown molding install at various wall angles with coped or mitered joinery - Paneling fabrication and install - Familiarity with some stair work including handrails and skirt boards - Satisfactory math skills figuring out angles and pitches for roofs, stairs and railings - Glue up joinery skills for shelving, table, or bench tops - Familiarity with sharpening techniques for chisels and plane blades - U.S. work authorization **WHAT WE OFFER** We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life: - Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience - 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1^st^ of the month following DOH - 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents - 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution - 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period - Paid Time-Off (PTO) – 0.046 hours per 1 hour worked (approx. 12 days for full-time employees) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max of 176 hours/22 days annually - Annual tool stipend and tool loan policy - Education/Tuition Reimbursement program - Opportunities to build for Dowbuilt in other regions, if desired **WHO WE ARE** Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. W…