Lead Hand

About the Role

Franklin General Contracting is looking for a Lead Hand to run day-to-day execution for an assigned crew — assigning and checking daily tasks, coordinating subs, and keeping the Site Supervisor informed in real time. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can run a crew, not just work on one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assign and check daily tasks for an on-site crew
  • Coordinate subcontractors and crew scheduling for the week ahead
  • Inspect completed work for quality before sign-off
  • Run weekly toolbox talks and safety walks for the crew
  • Maintain accurate JobTread documentation (daily logs, task tracking)

Join Our Team

Skills & Experience

  • Prior experience leading a crew or working as a foreman/lead hand on residential or light-commercial sites
  • Strong carpentry background — comfortable framing, finishing, and reading drawings
  • Able to make on-the-spot decisions and solve problems without waiting for direction
  • Full set of tools and reliable transportation

Compensation

  • $37.00–$40.50/hour, based on experience
  • Full-time — Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry and Cornwall, Ontario area
  • Defined path to Site Supervisor, with a leadership role in a growing, family-run design-build company.

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