At Bensonwood we believe in creating better buildings for a healthier planet. Our dedicated employees work on projects of every size, collaborating with homeowners and building professionals. With more than five decades of award-winning residential and commercial projects throughout the US as evidence, our company’s dynamic, team-oriented culture values environmental responsibility and improving design and construction standards.

 

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the production and people management of our growing 5-10 person timber frame team, and work closely with the Production Officer to establish clear goals and metrics, as well as other Production Directors to ensure cross-department alignment. 

The person in this role should be a goal-oriented experienced leader, well-versed in motivating team members and effective and clear communication practices. 

 

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and organize training to achieve production results, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork.
• Work with master timber framer and other team members to maintain the highest levels of quality and continued innovation in our timber framing practices.
• Conduct team meetings, motivate personnel and manage conflict resolution.
• Maintain and manage staff and schedules, including temporary staff. This includes managing a schedule of crews that are traveling to site (nationwide), and serving as a point-of-contact for job captains working on site.
• Understand and optimize staff and resource distribution to achieve and exceed company goals.
• Optimize resources and develop and implement best practices to ensure smooth production flow.
• Improve material flows and reduce waste.
• Recommend new equipment and processes as appropriate to achieve increased cost-effective efficiencies.
• Work closely with Safety Coordinator to ensure proper training and adherence to established safety practices.
• Participate in quality assurance coordinating tasks to achieve goals in time management and production.

 

Qualifications

• Timber framing experience preferred
• Minimum 10 years in construction required
• 3-5 years management experience required
• Experience aligning production capabilities with company financial goals
• People management experience, including goal-setting, regular performance check-ins and evaluations, training and development, etc. 

 

Skills

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CAD skills required 
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Accustomed to adhering to deadlines and performing under pressure
• Aptitude for independent, problem-solving
• Ability to assign, direct and delegate responsibilities
• Diplomatic hands-on style of management
• Strong work ethic and pride in their work
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills at all levels
• Customer-centric focus

 

Compensation & Benefits

Wage is commensurate with experience
Benefits include: medical insurance, holidays, paid time off, 401(K), voluntary dental, voluntary short-term disability, and voluntary life insurancebe

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
 

To Apply

Please visit https://bensonwood.com/our-company/careers/