Carpentry supervisor

Language requirements

English

Education required

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience required

1 year to less than 2 years

Work environment

Noisy

Workplace type

Construction · Renovation

Work arrangement

On site only.

Specific duties

• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the daily activities of carpenters and construction workers involved in residential and commercial construction and renovation projects.
• Plan and organize carpentry work for new construction, home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and interior finishing projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and project specifications to ensure carpentry work is completed according to requirements.
• Assign tasks to carpenters, apprentices, helpers, and labourers based on project schedules and the scope of work.
• Coordinate framing, installation of doors and windows, drywall backing, trim work, cabinetry, flooring preparation, and other carpentry-related activities.
• Inspect ongoing and completed carpentry work to ensure quality standards, measurements, and project specifications are met.
• Estimate material requirements and arrange for the procurement of lumber, hardware, tools, and other construction materials.
• Coordinate carpentry activities with electricians, plumbers, drywall installers, painters, and other subcontractors during renovation projects.
• Monitor project progress, resolve work-related issues, and adjust schedules to ensure projects are completed within established timelines.
• Ensure that carpentry work complies with applicable building codes, construction standards, and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Train and guide carpenters and apprentices on proper construction techniques, equipment handling, and installation procedures.
• Monitor the use and maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment at construction and renovation sites.
• Identify defects, measurement errors, and deficiencies in carpentry work and arrange for necessary corrections.
• Maintain records of labour hours, materials used, work progress, and daily site activities.
• Coordinate site preparation, demolition-related carpentry tasks, structural repairs, and reconstruction activities during renovation projects.
• Ensure construction materials are stored properly and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition

Supervisory responsibility

3-4 people

Physical requirements

Work under pressure

Attributes

Accurate · Client focus · Dependability · Efficient interpersonal skills · Flexibility · Initiative · Organized · Reliability · Team player