Job title: Project Manager

Reports to: Operations Manager

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

• Manage KCB projects from preconstruction through completion, meeting expectations on schedule and budget while upholding the company’s standards for quality, safety and efficiency.

• Build effective working relationships with the KCB team as well as customers and design team

• Manage all project permitting and inspections, and ensure the work meets all regulatory requirements

• Participate actively in KCB’s culture of team building, training and constant improvement of our work 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Manage the completion of any contracted preconstruction scope

• Develop complete knowledge and understanding of the project by studying all available information; confirm budget structure and identify key project milestones 

• Manage the project’s safety program, including generation of specific plan, employee orientation, supply management, and regular inspections.

• Create accurate scopes of work or purchase orders for sub/vendor teams, and manage the buyout process on-schedule

• Maintain a clean, well-organized work space.  Confirm that job site conditions, including appearance, attitude and morale of staff, are in line with KCB Baseline standards.

• Coordinate the purchase of all project materials, equipment, supplies

• Provide KCB tools and equipment, or rental gear, for the project as needed, and arrange transport to the site. 

• Support Lead or Super as they track hardware, material and supply needs for the project and organize their arrival: condensing lists and analyzing for efficiency, using as little KCB staff labor as possible to cause materials to arrive on site, on time.

• With Lead or Super, manage the quality control process for the project

• Review crew hours daily, ensuring these are correct for billing.

• Update project schedule on an ongoing basis; share updates to project group at scheduled intervals and use updated info to create lookaheads with Lead or Super

• Generate accurate and timely biweekly project requisitions and payments, and maintain expected cashflow throughout the duration of the project

• Create Change Events when scope changes arise, move these into timely approval to avoid at-risk work and maintain a full understanding of approved Change Orders

• Participate in regular site meetings between customers (including their design team, if applicable) and KCB project staff. 

• Maintain complete Procore project documentation, including RFIs purchase orders, sub commitments, change order logs, shop drawings, daily logs, OAC correspondence 

• Create punch list with project team and manage its completion

• Manage the completion and closeout of subcontractors’ scopes and documentation 

• Supervise the creation of the project’s Owner Manual

• Complete final organization and archiving of project files

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10 years’ experience as Project Manager on projects exceeding $1M value 

• A track record of successfully completed projects, including healthy customer and team relationships, and strong financial outcomes, at end of job

• Strong skills with Procore project management and fluency in all aspects of computer-based project management: email, document storage, spreadsheets, etc

• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written

• Organizational, scheduling and time-management skills: ability to generate flow on a project

• Familiarity with all normally-encountered residential systems e.g. MEP, integration

• Valid MA driver's license and personal work vehicle 

• Self-motivation: approach work with an inherent sense of urgency and purpose

• Ability to lead a team effectively, including conflict resolution and a shared understanding of purpose

• Willingness to work in a chain of command, and good instincts for when issues may or may not need to be escalated

• Excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly identify an effective course of action

• Consistent, effective personal task management process

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION (at hire or within 6 months of employment)

• Maintain current, unlimited MA Construction Supervisor’s license, codebooks and familiarity with the latest revisions of all applicable codes. 

• Maintain RRP licensing and ensure these practices are being followed where applicable. 

• Maintain OSHA 10 certification and ensure job site is in compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in carpentry, residential construction and a willingness to work hard as part of a team.

Please include a resume or detailed work history along with your contact email. The candidate for this position is experienced, looking to further their career, and ready to grow and develop along with our company.

Job title: Construction Superintendent

Reports to: Project Manager and Operations Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE

● Supervise and coordinate all work on your site

● Ensure your project site is at Baseline or better: safe, clean, organized and with high morale

● Supervise safety for the entire job site

● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of project design, specifications, budget and schedule

● Conduct weekly status reviews to update in-progress project knowledge

● Develop & track project progress against schedule

● Supervise KCB crews at the site

● Supervise trade partners at the site

● Direct, coordinate and schedule subcontractors’ work at the site

● Maintain control of material ordering schedule, storage and onsite inventory

● Responsible for Quality Control on all work performed at the project site

● Engage, resolve and close issues that arise at the project

● Manage and complete assigned project documentation

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

● 5 years’ experience as Construction Super or Lead on projects exceeding $1M value

● Computer skills: email, spreadsheet management, personal task management

● Organizational, scheduling, and time-management skills, and the ability to generate "flow" on a project"

● Familiarity with all normally-encountered residential systems e.g. MEP, integration

● Valid MA driver's license and personal work vehicle

● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, or climb for extended periods of time

● Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION (at hire or within 12 months of employment):

● MA CSL, unrestricted

● RRP Lead Certification

● OSHA 10

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

● Experience with Procore or comparable software

● Experience with Smartsheet or comparable software

● Consistent, effective personal task management process

● Hands-on experience as a professional carpenter or woodworker

● Familiarity with the concepts laid out in “Elevating Construction Superintendents” by Jason Schroeder

Kevin Cradock Builders is looking for skilled woodworkers and millworkers. If you can build a cabinet from a set of drawings, set up a shaper accurately, or lay out veneered doors, this job may be for you.

Job Title: Woodworker

Reports To: Millwork Manager

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

• Deliver high-quality woodworking and millwork that aligns with design specifications and KCB’s quality standards

• Accurately interpret and build from architectural and shop drawings

• Maintain attention to project goals and time milestones, monitoring individual progress to ensure timely completion

• Use company time productively and demonstrate focus during work hours

• Exhibit craftsmanship in both machine and hand-tool operations, producing accurate parts and assemblies

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE

• Set up, operate, and maintain woodworking machinery safely and effectively

• Prepare materials for finishing, including sanding and inspection, ensuring pieces are ready for the next stage

• Assist in planning field joints and installation strategies based on site conditions and project requirements

• Accurately estimate labor and generate a sequenced schedule for woodworking phases based on drawings and instructions

• Scribe and assemble templates for trim or millwork installation

• Maintain and protect work documents such as drawings and plans throughout project phases

• Follow safety guidelines, including the consistent use of appropriate PPE and OSHA training practices

• Demonstrate physical readiness for demanding work environments, including lifting, material handling, and extended tool use

• Produce consistent output of accurate components that fall within expected tolerances

• Plan millwork installation strategy from site review and communicate it effectively to others

• Coordinate between field and shop, including templating and pre-fabrication planning

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a job site culture that emphasizes a positive approach to our work

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of KCW Apprenticeship Levels 1–3 or equivalent professional experience

• Strong understanding of joinery, hand skills, and traditional woodworking techniques; ability and willingness to train others in these techniques

• Ability to operate machines independently and maintain tooling properly

• Demonstrated ability to lay out face frames, operate a mortiser, and size tenons correctly

• OSHA 10 certification, or within 6 months of hire

• Ability to read and follow complex shop drawings with minimal supervision

• Capable of selecting and marking reference points for cabinetry scribing and installation without supervision

• Skilled in advanced joinery techniques such as dovetailing and precision hand sawing

Kevin Cradock Builders is looking for Skilled Carpenters. If you’re experienced in rough and finish carpentry with an emphasis on traditional New England craftsmanship, and want to work on high-end residential projects, this job may be for you.

The ideal candidate will have experience in this trade and a willingness to work hard as part of a team.

Please include a resume or detailed work history along with your contact email. The candidate for this position is experienced, looking to further their carpentry career, and ready to grow and develop along with our company.

Job Title: Carpenter

Reports to: Site Supervisor and Project Manager

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

• Perform rough and finish carpentry in all settings, both indoors and outdoors

• Focus on traditional New England style carpentry with a high level of detail and craftsmanship

• Work on high-end residential construction projects requiring quality workmanship and teamwork

• Interpret and follow blueprints, specifications, and drawings accurately

• Maintain job site standards and timelines through effective communication and planning

• Demonstrate responsibility for tools and readiness for consistent quality output

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE

• Lead assistant carpenters through large scopes of carpentry work on our various sites

• Organize your tasks and, at times, the tasks of other less experienced carpenters

• Aid project management teams in the estimating of carpentry task durations

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and drawings to determine the scope and materials required for each project

• Accurate, clear layout and planning

• Install all carpentry-related components of the home

• Renovation framing of interior spaces, or ability to fully frame a structure

• Expertly install all interior and exterior carpentry finishes such as doors, windows, trim, cabinets, siding, and hardware

• Communicate with other team members to ensure project quality standards, and timelines are met

• Maintain tools and equipment in a state of readiness for excellent work

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finish carpentry with an emphasis on traditional New England style carpentry

• Substantial experience with and understanding of rough carpentry

• Full set of personal tools and gear, KCB will provide a list of required tools

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a job site culture that emphasizes a positive approach to our work

• Willingness to help train rising carpenters and apprentices

• Must have a valid drivers license and a reliable work vehicle that can carry all needed equipment

• OSHA 10 at hiring, or within 6 months of employment