Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the finishing carpentry team, ensuring tasks are assigned efficiently.
- Provide training and mentorship to carpenters to maintain high craftsmanship standards.
- Monitor performance and ensure team members follow project specifications and deadlines.
- Supervise the installation of doors, windows, frames, moldings, baseboards, and decorative woodwork.
- Oversee the assembly and fitting of cabinets, shelves, panels, and built-in wood structures.
- Ensure precise cutting, shaping, and installation of wood materials to meet project requirements.
- Inspect work to ensure accuracy, smooth finishing, and proper alignment.
- Check final finishes for uniformity and quality before handover.
- Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks with the team.
- Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety regulations.
- Communicate with the site supervisor, construction manager, and other trades to ensure seamless workflow.
- Prepare and submit progress reports on completed work, challenges, and material usage.
- Report material shortages, damages, or required replacements to management.
- Inspect completed work for defects and arrange for necessary corrections.
- Resolve technical issues related to finishing carpentry installations.
- Implement process improvements to enhance work efficiency and quality.
Job Requirements
- Certification or trade qualification in Carpentry / Joinery / Woodworking (preferred).
- Additional leadership or supervisory training is an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in finishing carpentry, including trim work, cabinetry, and decorative woodwork.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
- Experience with high-end finishing and precision carpentry is a plus.
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
- Strong knowledge of woodworking materials, tools, and techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Experience in surface finishing techniques, including staining, varnishing, and painting.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.