Job description: Lead Carpenter/Framer

Compensation Range: $55,000 to $125,000

Overview

Cookline is a construction management company specializing in restaurants. We are passionate about delivering the best service to our clients by building quality restaurants in a seamless process.  We are proud to have been part of building some of the best dining spots in the Bay Area, including Osito, Good Good Culture Club, Bar Agricole, Hilda and Jesse, Mamahuhu, and substantial remodels of Flour + Water, The Progress, Liholiho Yacht Club and many more. Cookline highly values the community that we serve, maintaining relevance and up to date on the best ways to serve them, with a focus on mastery of our skills and abilities to do so.

The Carpenter role is based at our head office in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco and requires travel to jobsites on an as-needed basis to complete assigned duties.

General duties

The Carpenter will report to the Project Manager and work closely with the project team to execute on maintenance, repair and carpentry needs of Cookline projects. General duties include:

·       Work with the Project Manager to plan the layout of the project, and then plan, organize, and execute the framing and other rough carpentry necessary

·       Includes managing unskilled labor to complete execution

·       Identify tools and materials needed to complete work, or need to contact external service to complete work

·       Accurately estimate time needed to complete work

·       Perform a variety of maintenance or installation work for Cookline clients, as directed (work includes but is not limited to framing, doors and window installation, cabinetry installation, trim installation, shelving, caulking, painting, etc.)

·       Maintain and record all time worked and receipts for items purchased as needed and record to the accounting team for accurate and rapid billing of work.

·       Participate in company meetings

·       Work with Project Managers and the leadership team to identify costs associated with work

·       Recognize, manage and mitigate risks occurring on the job site

Requirements

·       A minimum of 2 – 5 years of experience in the construction industry

·       Must have a valid drivers’ license and vehicle for transportation to various jobsites within the Bay Area. (Cookline reimburses for mileage for job-related travel)

·       Ability to assess problems and identify solutions quickly

·       Knowledge and experience using a variety of basic construction tools and materials

·       Knowledge and experience with framing, both wood and metal

·       Knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

·       Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

·       Desirable: love of food and eating at great restaurants, Spanish language