Possibly the Coolest Carpenter Foreman Job Ever How about we skip right ahead to the center of the Tootsie Pop? Groen Homescape is a growing, family-owned company located in Dyer, Indiana. We may be biased, but we think this is one of the coolest places to work. We create beautiful outdoor living spaces, serve great clients, and are building a company where hardworking people can create an exceptional future for themselves. If you have ever wanted to take ownership of your destiny—but still want the financial backing, steady work, proven systems, and business-process support of an established company—this opportunity may be exactly what you have been looking for. Honestly, the job is not all roses and puppy dogs. There is some good news and some bad news. I personally want to thank you for considering the Carpenter Foreman position (copy & paste link): https://www.loom.com/share/9b7a7d56f3454a0ebb9180278dd1904e —Chad Groen, Visionary Let's Get the Bad News Out of the Way First This job is probably not for you if: Your attitude sucks. Sorry—no crabapples allowed. You do not like working with people. This is a communication- and leadership-centered position. You need someone to tell you what to do every minute of the day. You are unwilling to take responsibility for the quality, productivity, and profitability of your projects. You have no desire to grow with the company. We are building something big, and we want team members who are excited to grow with us. You are looking for perfectly set hours every day. Construction schedules can change because of weather, job conditions, materials, and client needs. You are unwilling to work outdoors in heat, cold, or changing weather conditions. You are not detail-oriented. Our clients expect excellent craftsmanship, professional job sites, and work that is built to last. You are unwilling to follow established systems, document your work, and communicate clearly. You are uncomfortable leading a crew, holding people accountable, and having honest conversations when something needs to improve. We do not currently offer a company health-insurance plan. Instead, we work to pay above-industry wages so employees can select coverage that fits their families. We do not currently offer a 401(k), although establishing one is part of a future phase of our business plan. Now Let's Talk About the Good Stuff As a team, we are faithfully pursuing the 3

F Lifestyle:

Fulfillment of Job, Freedom of Time, and Financial Security. Fulfillment of Job You will be respected, treated like a professional, and paid a competitive wage. You will work with hardworking, conscientious team members who share an owner's mindset. You will have real ownership over your projects, crew, schedule, productivity, and results. You will receive the tools, financial resources, administrative support, sales team, scheduling processes, and business structure needed to succeed. You will have an opportunity to help build and grow our carpentry division—not simply complete a list of assigned tasks. We invest in improving our people, processes, tools, and equipment. The words "continual leadership development" should excite you. The work is hands-on, varied, and rewarding. You will have the satisfaction of seeing what you and your crew build every day. You will work on custom projects rather than completing the exact same task day after day. You will help develop your ideal crew and establish the standards by which your team operates. You will be trusted to make decisions that large, stuffy companies would never allow you to make. You are joining during an important growth phase of our big, hairy, audacious business plan. If you want future opportunity, now is the time to get involved. We are not interested in unnecessary stress or workplace drama. We expect results, but we also believe in HOT communication—honest, open, and transparent—mixed with respect, teamwork, and fun. You will be able to take pride in creating structures and finishes that improve our clients' homes and outdoor living spaces. You will have a path to increase your responsibility, income, and influence based on the results you produce. Freedom of Time Approximately 90% of our projects are located in Northwest Indiana or within one hour of Dyer, so you will sleep in your own bed every night. We never work Sundays. We make every reasonable effort to get our team home for dinner on most weekdays. You will receive seven paid holidays during your first year and a full week at Christmas. Strong planning and leadership will give you more control over your schedule and your projects. Financial Security You will have the support of an established company that provides sales, marketing, estimating, scheduling, accounting, administrative systems, equipment, and a consistent pipeline of work. Your earning potential can grow with your leadership ability, craftsmanship, efficiency, and the results produced by your team. You can enjoy the independence and pride of building something as though it were your own—without having to carry all the financial risk and administrative burden of starting a company from scratch. What You'll Be Responsible For You will be responsible for delivering the sales promise and turning excited, expectant clients into raving fans. Leading and working alongside a small carpentry crew. Framing pergolas, pavilions, and other outdoor structures. Completing interior and exterior trim and finish-carpentry work. Performing painting, staining, sealing, and finishing work. Completing light structural framing and carpentry repairs. Installing posts, beams, rafters, headers, blocking, hardware, and finish materials. Installing wood, vinyl, aluminum, and composite fencing. Reading plans, drawings, measurements, specifications, and project scopes. Laying out projects accurately and verifying dimensions and elevations before construction. Preparing material lists and identifying missing or incorrect materials before they delay production. Coordinate subcontractors, deliveries, equipment, and job-site access. Maintaining clean, organized, and professional job sites. Protecting clients' homes, landscaping, and existing improvements. Monitoring labor hours, material usage, production goals, and project quality. Documenting job progress, changes, delays, and completed work. Training crew members in proper installation methods and safe equipment use. Communicating clearly with clients, project managers, vendors, and company leadership. Identifying problems early and helping develop practical solutions. Completing final quality-control inspections and punch-list items. Skills and Experience We're Looking For Leading and working alongside a small carpentry crew. Framing pergolas, pavilions, and other outdoor structures. Completing interior and exterior trim and finish-carpentry work. Performing painting, staining, sealing, and finishing work. Completing light structural framing and carpentry repairs. Installing posts, beams, rafters, headers, blocking, hardware, and finish materials. Installing wood, vinyl, aluminum, and composite fencing. Reading plans, drawings, measurements, specifications, and project scopes. Laying out projects accurately and verifying dimensions and elevations before construction. Preparing material lists and identifying missing or incorrect materials before they delay production. Coordinating subcontractors, deliveries, equipment, and job-site access. Maintaining clean, organized, and professional job sites. Protecting clients' homes, landscaping, and existing improvements. Monitoring labor hours, material usage, production goals, and project quality. Documenting job progress, changes, delays, and completed work. Training crew members in proper installation methods and safe equipment use. Communicating clearly with clients, project managers, vendors, and company leadership. Identifying problems early and helping develop practical solutions. Completing final quality-control inspections and punch-list items. You do not necessarily need to be an expert in every category, but you must have strong foundational carpentry skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to lead people and projects. What We Expect From You You possess a servant-leadership attitude and look for win-win solutions. You take ownership instead of making excuses. You can lead from the front and are willing to work alongside your crew. You communicate professionally in English with clients, team members, and company leadership. You are comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to review plans, track time, document job progress, and communicate through company apps. You understand that high-end clients notice the details. You build to last and take pride in your craftsmanship. You follow systems and processes while helping us improve them. You can manage multiple moving parts without sacrificing quality. You are hungry, humble, and willing to hustle. You have big personal dreams that can be supported by your professional success. Our Core Values Our company executes its business plan by: Dreaming Big! Building to Last. Sharing the Good. Trust the Process. Work is worship therefore excellence is required.

Bear Relational Fruit:

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, & Self Control. Pursue the 3F Lifestyle. Hard work + delayed gratification = long term success. As Denzel Washington said, "Never wish for more than you are willing to work for." Compensation and Work Location This is a full-time leadership position based out of our office in Dyer, Indiana. You will report to the office and work at project sites throughout Northwest Indiana. Compensation begins at an experience-based hourly rate, with the opportunity to earn approximately $40.00-$50.00 or hourly , depending on experience, productivity, leadership ability, and completed project volume. Additional growth opportunities may include performance incentives, expanded management responsibility, and helping lead the continued development of Groen Homescape's carpentry division. How to Apply In addition to being skilled and detail-oriented, you must be able to follow systems and instructions. To prove that you read the entire posting, text Joel directly at 219-895-0609 with the following message: "Hi, my name is [your name], and I'm applying for the Carpenter Foreman position." Yep—that is our little trick for separating people who send their résumé to every company from candidates who are genuinely interested in joining our team. Joel will follow up with a phone interview. If the first conversation goes well, we will schedule an in-person interview.

Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 60.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person