Successful remodeling firms across the county have adopted a bottom-up production management system to ensure high-quality, on-time, on-budget jobs. Lead Carpenter System: A Guide for Remodelers and Their Employees, by Wendy A. Jordan, shows remodelers how to set up a lead carpenter system, select and hire high-quality lead carpenters, and maintain communications between office and job sites. In addition to successful case studies, the book contains more than 100 pages of helpful forms. Included on a computer disk are hiring forms and tests, job descriptions, performance evaluation forms, pre-construction guides and checklists, job progress reports, and work assessment and inspection checklists.
The following sections have been condensed and excerpted from the book:
Responsibilities of the Lead Carpenter
The lead carpenter’s job description may include requirements to:
requiring trade contractors to make corrections as necessary
satisfaction
Things to Look for During the Trial Employment Period
Most companies have a probationary, or trial employment, period for new hires. Observe the new lead carpenter closely during this time to verify the lead’s strengths and identify any problem areas. Ask yourself these questions:
benefits?
Performance Appraisal: Lead Carpenter
Lead carpenters can rate themselves on certain items using a 1-5 scale (5=distinguished, 4=outstanding, 3=commendable, 2=provisional, 1=marginal):
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