Careers at Meridian Construction

Are you interested in joining a dynamic company serving the Lansdale area with expert design-build services? Read below for our current employment opportunities!

Open Position: Lead Carpenter

Job Description & Qualifications:

Our fast-growing premier design-build remodeling company seeks a full-time experienced Carpenter/ Lead Carpenter to join our friendly, energetic & hard-working team. This is a career position.

The cornerstone of our company’s success is our commitment to honesty, integrity, and respect for our employees and our customers. The ideal candidate would share these same values, have Carpentry/Remodeling experience, and an infectiously positive and flexible attitude. A sense of humor is a plus.

This person in this position works closely with our client, the rest of our team, our trades, and our vendors. This individual is key in making a positive and professional impression for the company. This person will be a personable, versatile, and customer service-focused professional. We are looking for someone who is the right fit for our team

Job duties for lead carpenter include:

• Manage 1-2 projects with the support of the team in the office from initial set-up to completion, and every phase in-between.
• Prepare the schedule in advance of project start, adjust schedule as needed based on production realities and inform subcontractors of proposed schedule.
• Client communication, including a weekly meeting to answer questions, review schedule, and let them know what to expect in the week to come.
• Interpret, understand, and follow construction drawings to ensure a successful project
• Routinely review the project schedule and keep job on-track and on-time
• Ensure job site is safe and clean at all times
• Promote the image of the company by the appearance and activities of the installation teams and job sites

Qualifications and skills

• Dedicated: Positive attitude and self-motivating, honest and strong work ethic
• Accountable: Holds self and others accountable for learning/personal growth opportunities
• Reliable: Excellent attendance, punctuality, and professionalism
• Teamwork: Offers support to team members, and is respectful in all interactions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of the proper sequence of work in remodeling and new construction projects
• 5+ years carpentry experience in residential remodeling and new construction (carpenter)
• 10+ years carpentry experience in residential remodeling and new construction (lead carpenter)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to think on your feet and problem solve
• Valid drivers’ license with a good driving record
• Mobile phone
• Basic hand tools to perform all carpentry projects
• Ability to interact effectively with team members and clients

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Health insurance
• 401k with company match
• Comfortable company culture, great customers, and a positive, friendly work atmosphere

Prospective candidates must be willing to undergo reference and background checks. We have a no-smoking policy on our job sites. We are an equal opportunity employer.

If this sounds like you, please send us your resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time