Framing Carpenter Lead

Job Title: Framing Carpenter Lead

Department: Construction

Supervisor: On-Site Project Foreman

Direct Reports: None. Functional training lead for the Framing Apprentice.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date:

Pay Range: $31.25 - $34.62 /hr ($65,000 - $72,000 annualized) plus full benefit package

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday; 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1981, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, non-denominational, Christian ministry whose purpose is to improve communities through sustainable partnerships. Having built and renovated more than 1,800 homes, Pensacola Habitat seeks new and innovative ways to positively impact the community through various meaningful projects, including our Home Buyer and Community Development programs. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity offers unique financing opportunities to qualified applicants to provide affordable homeownership in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. We are also the ONLY Habitat for Humanity affiliate who is also a NeighborWorks Charter Member. Pensacola Habitat is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and follows HFHI's non-proselytizing policy.

Our mission: Seeking to put God's love into action, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Our vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Framing Carpenter Lead is a highly skilled framer whose job is production and instruction at the same time. The role frames Habitat homes to PHFH standards, takes the complex assemblies and problem conditions that a framing carpenter would escalate, and checks the framing package before the next trade is scheduled. The Lead owns the department's structured training path, including the cross-training required so that no field skill rests on a single person, and sets the workmanship standard for the framing crew. The role reports to the On-Site Project Foreman. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

FRAMING PRODUCTION

· Commit to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity's mission of building homes, community, and hope.

· Frame Habitat homes to PHFH standards in accordance with house plans, specifications, and quality requirements.

· Set the workmanship standard on site; the quality of this role's own work is the reference other crew members are trained to.

· Identify and recommend advantageous building practices and material cost savings.

· Update required project information in the organization's construction project management software at the end of each workday.

TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT

· Own a written training plan for each apprentice, with defined skills, milestones, and a review schedule.

· Deliver hands-on instruction in framing, layout, blueprint reading, measuring and cutting, tool use, and build sequence.

· Deliver the cross-training plan agreed with the Construction Manager, including heavy equipment operation, so that no field function rests on a single person.

· Assess and document crew skill levels, and advise the On-Site Project Foreman on readiness for advancement.

· Protect scheduled training time; escalate to the On-Site Project Foreman when production demands displace it.

VOLUNTEER AND HOMEBUYER INSTRUCTION

· Train and direct volunteers and homebuyers working sweat equity hours, matching tasks to skill level and supervising the work.

· Deliver task-level safety instruction before volunteers begin work, and support the daily site safety meeting.

· Create a welcoming, patient, and mission-driven experience for volunteers of every skill level.

SAFETY AND SITE STANDARDS

· Ensure a safe construction environment in accordance with HFHI Competent Person Safety Training.

· At the end of each workday, ensure the site is clean and swept, all tools are put away, and all tools are in safe and good working condition.

· Send damaged tools for repair daily, if applicable.

· Complete other duties as assigned.