Lead Site Framer
Calgary, AB
Construction /
Full Time /
On-site
We’re excited to launch a new state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding plant in partnership with several large homebuilders within the Greater Calgary Region. Powered by Promise Robotics' transformative production lines for timber-based panelized construction, the new plant enables our group of homebuilding partners to significantly increase the capacity and speed of home production within the fast-growing region of Calgary, AB.
To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Lead Site Framer to install prefabricated floor systems, panelized frames, and build roofs on site. You will also lead the team of 5 site Framers. In this role you will preform a variety of tasks involving physical labor and are required to operate equipment and hand and power tools.
What you will do:
- Assemble/finish pre-built wall, floor, and build roof structures
- Examine and understand specifics of blueprints and building plans to prepare project layouts to determine the dimensions and materials required for building the frame for a house
- Perform back framing to complete the homes.
- Guide the site logistics and craning
- Use a variety of hand and power tools such as saws, drills, nail guns, framer’s squares, and measuring tapes.
- Provide on the job training & mentorship to other employees.
- Maintain safety standards in the work place.
- Follow quality control procedures.
- Work with the construction and procurement manager to ensure timely planning of resources.
- Participate actively in problem solving sessions, continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as required.
What you will need to succeed:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- 7+ years of experience in framing position leading a team.
- Journeyman Carpenter certification is an asset
- Proficient in building codes
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software is a strong asset
- Team work oriented.
- Excellent problem solving skills and good communication skills.
- Residential construction knowledge.
- Ability to operate hand and power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
- Knowledge of health and safety rules.
- Knowledge of imperial and metric measurement systems.
- Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or material up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to distinguish colors.
- May require work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.
