Square One

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Finish Carpenter

Square One Development Group LLC

Finish Carpenter

DMV - Full Time

We’re hiring finish carpenters to work on our high-end residential construction projects. Square One 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 Square One 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 Square One 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\
  • 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
  • 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
  • U.S. work authorization


fWHAT 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
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contribution
  • 7 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Mentorship and career development opportunities
  • Annual discretionary bonus


WHO WE ARE

Square One was established in 2011 and is a building firm. We are experts at cutting-edge, unique, never-before-done residential projects and home services, all of which call for accuracy and faultless attention to detail. Our buildings are frequently included in magazines like Architectural Digest and Architectural Record because we collaborate with leading architects across the nation.

The ethos at Square One is one of care—care for our team members, clients, and the skilled artisans we collaborate with, which leads to care for the amazing designs we bring to life.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

We are devoted to supporting the continued professional growth of each member of our team. At Square One we believe that everyone deserves the chance to develop their professional potential, play to their strengths, and address knowledge gaps. Effective career development, in our opinion, necessitates two-way, honest dialogue between management and employee. Both parties set expectations, and assistance, mentoring, and goal-setting are done periodically. Visit Square One to learn where your career will take you.

Square One is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.