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Lead Carpenter
Full Time • Cottage Grove
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company car
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Job Title: Lead Carpenter
Reports To: VP of Project Management
Serves: Property Owners, Property Managers, Project Managers, Field Staff, Subcontractors, and Material Vendors
Company Overview: Since 1996, Paul Davis Restoration of South-Central Wisconsin has been the region’s trusted leader in property restoration for both property owners and insurance providers. We are committed to setting the standard for excellence in the restoration industry. Our team thrives on a strong culture grounded in continuous learning, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to customer service.
We invest in our people by offering robust training, mentoring, and certification opportunities that promote both personal and professional growth. As a company, we take pride in providing a collaborative, secure, and rewarding work environment—anchored in our Vision, Mission, and Values:
Our Culture: Team ~ Tempo ~ Truth
Our Vision: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.
Our Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.
Our Values: Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.
Position Overview: Are you a skilled carpenter with a passion for craftsmanship and a heart for helping others during challenging times? Join our Project Management Team as a Lead Carpenter, where your expertise will be essential to restoring homes and businesses with quality and care. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who confidently performs advanced carpentry tasks - from demolition to final punch lists- and who can effectively coordinate subcontractors, material vendors, in-house production staff, and inspectors to drive each project to completion.
Employee Benefits:
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Family Health Insurance: Up to 70% employer-paid family medical premium
- Employer-funded HRA to cover deductible
- Domestic partner coverage
- Dental & Vision: Affordable employee-paid options
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) or Roth IRA with up to 4% company match (immediate vesting)
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Profit Sharing: Company performance-based incentives
- Training: Sponsored certifications and leadership development
- Company Vehicle
Responsibilities:
Carpentry Work:
- Perform advanced carpentry tasks including site preparation, framing, flooring, roofing, siding, cabinetry, and trim work
- Address punch list and warranty items as needed
- Maintain consistently high-quality craftsmanship throughout the restoration process
Project Planning:
- Collaborate with project managers to meet timelines and client expectations
- Assist in developing project plans, labor estimates, and schedules
- Monitor budgets, track material use, and control job site costs
- Order, receive, and manage construction materials
Leadership and Supervision:
- Supervise subcontractors, vendors, and in-house field teams
- Provide training, direction, and mentorship to crew members
- Enforce job site safety, cleanliness, and professionalism
- Uphold strong communication across all project stakeholders
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain daily logs, change orders, and progress reports
- Ensure proper documentation is organized and uploaded in job management software
- Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with building codes and safety policies
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Insurable driver’s license
- Minimum of 4 years of carpentry experience
- Previous experience in supervising internal employees and external trades
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb ladders and operate aerial lifts
- Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and crawling
- Regular lifting of 50 lbs; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs
Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in structural and finish carpentry
- Safe and proficient use of hand and power tools
- Working knowledge of job tracking, scheduling, and material management software
- Ability to lead, mentor, and uphold high standards of craftsmanship
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong documentation and risk management practices
Why Join Us?: At Paul Davis, we help people recover from life-altering disasters—floods, fires, and storms. This work requires empathy, professionalism, and a heart for service. You will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while building a rewarding career in a fast-paced, recession-resistant industry with significant growth potential.
Paul Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Paul Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results
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