Master Carpenter

As a Master Carpenter with Paul Davis Restoration of Williamsburg, VA, you will play a critical role in restoring homes and businesses to their original state after damage from fire, water, storm, or mold. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry while supporting your personal and professional journey in your career.

The estimated salary for this position is $43,000 - $56,000 per year depending on experience, with the potential for bonuses and additional compensation packages. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision benefits, 401(k) with matching, paid holiday, vacation, and sick days, company cell phone, and much more.

This role is primarily responsible for completing residential and commercial repair jobs assigned by the Project Managers of the reconstruction department. You must complete all repairs within the time frame of the job and within industry standards. The responsibilities include:

• Working safely in residential and commercial properties that have been damaged by fire, water, storm, and/or mold
• Completing assigned repair jobs for residential and commercial properties using a punch list
• Completing work orders as given by the reconstruction department
• Communicating job progress with Estimators, Project Directors, Production Manager and/or Coordinators
• Demolition of structural damage to properties through the use of hand and power tools
• Measuring and calculating size and amount of material needed on assigned jobs
• Measuring, cutting, and shaping wood and other materials to meet the job needs
• Constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials on assigned jobs
• Inspecting damaged framework
• Constructing building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes
• Completing drywall projects
• Cleaning up assigned job sites; may be doing a day's worth of work on different job sites
• May be traveling to more than one job site per day
• Maintaining equipment clean and organized in the shop and in the vehicle
• Responsible for unloading trash and materials in assigned areas
• Checking work throughout the project to ensure it is up to code and specifications
• Completing assigned jobs within budget and on time
• Assisting the mitigation department with board ups and tarping roofs
• Completing jobs with the mitigation department as requested

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Knowledge of carpentry skills
• Knowledge of finish carpentry, framing, structural work, drywall, and trim carpentry
• Knowledge of technology (iPhone, iPad)
• Customer Service Skills
• Communication skills via phone and face-to-face
• Math skills in order to accurately measure materials and budget materials within estimates
• Mechanical skills to work with various tools and machines
• Critical Thinking skills
• Ability to learn and operate our primary operating system: RMS
• Ability to work safely with hand and power tools
• Ability to answer and communicate with customers over the phone and face-to-face
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team of Technicians
• Ability to work within hazardous environments safely
• Ability to maintain an acceptable Background Check and Motor Vehicle Record Check
• Ability to operate a company vehicle safely

We require a High School Diploma or GED and at least 5 years of experience in the construction/repair industry as a Tradesman/Carpenter. Preference will be given to those with 7 plus years of experience in finish carpentry work.