Carpenter Leading Hand

Overview

Lead residential carpentry operations, mentor staff, and ensure quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• site operations
• team mentoring
• subcontractor coordination
• carpentry oversight
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Work closely with the Site Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and quality control -Manage and mentor two apprentices/labourers on-site -Assist with coordinating subcontractors and maintaining project timelines -Oversee and lead site carpentry operations across a variety of residential projects -Maintain a safe and clean work environment and adhere to all site safety requirements

Requirements

• white card
• qbcc licence
• leading hand
• plan reading
• hands-on
• leadership

What You Bring

-Excellent attention to detail and ability to read and interpret plans -White Card -Strong leadership and mentoring skills -Hands-on ability and willingness to lead from the front -Own tools and reliable transport -Proven experience as a Leading Hand or Senior Carpenter in residential construction -QBCC Licence - Required

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Benefits

-Competitive salary of $90,000 - $110,000 + super, depending on experience -Opportunities to work across diverse residential projects -Strong career progression opportunities within a growing company -Stable, full-time role with consistent pipeline of work -Supportive and professional team environment

About Design Build

-Specializes in pre-engineered steel and conventional steel building systems, often leading projects from 3D visualization to key handover. -Typically delivers commercial and industrial facilities, plus custom steel structures and tilt‑up concrete buildings across the Prairies. -Embraces a collaborative, single-source model—clients work directly with integrated design and construction teams. -Backed by strong financial grounding, the company sustains steady growth through efficient project delivery and risk-managed budgets. -Its standout edge: immersive tools like VR and 360° walkthroughs, enabling clients to “see before they build.” -Unusual fact: As Manitoba’s largest Behlen dealer, it leverages industrial-grade steel solutions rarely offered by regional builders.

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