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Job Title: Carpenter/Skilled Craftsperson Reports To: Director, Operations Division – Construction Services and Project Manager while on job site. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Division: Operations – Construction Services When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Hourly compensation
• Full-time, year-round work (Monday through Friday)
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Health Insurance-Company contribution
• Company Clothing/Cell Phone
• Tool Co-op Plan
• Vehicle/Mileage Reimbursement

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, communicates professionally, and is committed to delivering outstanding craftsmanship. At Schrader & Company, you'll have opportunities to continue developing your skills while working on high-quality custom homes and remodeling projects.

Position Summary

At Schrader & Company Construction Services, our carpenters are the backbone of every project. Working alongside the Project Manager, you'll help deliver exceptional craftsmanship, maintain safe and organized job sites, and ensure every client receives the highest level of quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential framing, finish carpentry, remodeling, and installation work.
• Read and interpret blueprints, project plans, and specifications.
• Install doors, windows, trim, cabinetry, countertops, and other finish materials.
• Measure, cut, and install building materials accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and maintain company equipment.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager, team members, subcontractors, and clients.
• Follow residential building codes and company quality standards.
• Assist with coordinating daily job site activities and support project completion on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of residential carpentry experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and safety practices.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, climb, bend, kneel, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.

 

Remodeling Consultant / Project Planner Schrader and Company Construction Services is an award-winning, nationally recognized design-build remodeling company dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and an outstanding client experience. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and relationship-driven Remodeling Consultant / Project Planner who enjoys helping homeowners transform their homes while guiding them through one of the most important investments they will ever make. This is not a high-pressure sales position. It is a professional consulting role that requires construction knowledge, sound judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to earn a client's trust. Our Project Planners serve as advisors—helping clients develop realistic budgets, make informed decisions, and confidently move from concept to construction. The right candidate enjoys solving complex problems, building lasting relationships, and collaborating with talented designers, craftsmen, and trade partners to deliver projects that exceed expectations. About the Role At Schrader and Company, nothing is built until trust is established and a plan is created.  As a Project Planner, you are the bridge between our clients' vision and our production team. You will guide homeowners through the planning process, helping them define scope, establish budgets, understand construction realities, and ultimately make confident decisions. This role requires someone who can balance technical construction knowledge with exceptional people skills. Every project is different. Every client has unique goals. Success comes from listening carefully, communicating honestly, and providing practical solutions that create value for both the client and the company.   While rewarding, this position is demanding. It requires initiative, accountability, organization, and a commitment to continuous learning. The people who thrive in this role enjoy challenges, take ownership of their work, and find satisfaction in helping clients achieve exceptional results. Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and relationship building.
• Meet with prospective clients to understand their goals, priorities, lifestyle, and investment expectations.
• Guide clients through the planning process while establishing realistic project budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and our in-house design team to develop practical, buildable solutions.
• Coordinate with trade partners and internal team members throughout project development.
• Prepare accurate project budgets and detailed scopes of work.
• Present project proposals, answer questions, and confidently guide clients through the decision-making process.
• Apply value engineering strategies when appropriate to maximize project value without compromising quality.
• Facilitate pre-construction meetings to ensure a successful transition to production.
• Maintain communication with clients throughout planning and construction while supporting an exceptional customer experience.
• Follow up after project completion to ensure long-term client satisfaction.
• Represent Schrader and Company with professionalism, integrity, and the highest ethical standards.
• Protect confidential client and company information.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with clients, trade partners, and fellow team members.

What Makes Someone Successful Here Our best Project Planners:

• Build trust quickly and naturally.
• Enjoy educating and advising clients rather than simply selling.
• Understand residential construction and how homes are built.
• Are organized and detail-oriented without losing sight of the big picture.
• Can confidently discuss budgets, schedules, and construction methods.
• Balance empathy with accountability.
• Solve problems proactively.
• Take pride in delivering an exceptional client experience.
• Work well independently while collaborating closely with designers, production staff, and trade partners.
• Hold themselves to high personal and professional standards.

Qualifications: To succeed in this position, you should possess a combination of construction knowledge, consultative sales ability, and excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications include:

• Associate's degree or technical education in construction, engineering, architecture, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of residential construction, remodeling, estimating, project planning, or consultative sales experience.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and materials.
• Ability to read plans and understand construction details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with computers and construction-related software.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements This position includes both office and field responsibilities. Candidates should be comfortable visiting job sites, climbing stairs and ladders when necessary, walking uneven terrain, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Why Schrader and Company? At Schrader and Company, you'll work alongside talented professionals who care deeply about quality, integrity, and client satisfaction. We believe in doing things the right way—not the easy way. Our projects are unique, our standards are high, and our reputation has been built over decades of delivering exceptional work. If you are looking for a career where your knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to excellence truly matter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Schrader & Company team!

Schrader and Company, an award-winning, nationally recognized construction services company is now seeking an experienced, highly motivated Project Planner/Sales Professional to develop and sell our remodeling, new construction and cabinet shop products and services. The Project Planner/Sales Professional will be focused on meeting the highest level of client satisfaction with superior service, clear and concise communication and accurate, honest counsel. The services will be sold at an anticipated produced profit consistent with the company’s predetermined goals. Duties and Responsibilities: At Schrader, our Project Planner creates a vital connection between those who need construction services performed and those with craft knowledge and skill who can provide those services. Nothing gets built until “the sale” is made. The Project Planner is a creative, positive thinking problem solver. They offer sound judgment and insight to the prospective client to better enable them to make project-related positions. Depth of carpentry and building industry knowledge and experience will add significantly to a Planner’s ability to effectively guide our clients. Schrader’s Ideal Project Planner Will:

1. Engage in ongoing business development 2. Intermediate between clients and SAC to understand a client’s vision for the project, determine realistic construction schedules and budgets, and determine clear next steps leading up to project commencement. 3. Coordinate and consult with the project designer (e.g. Architect or in-house) and interior designers on the viability of the design from both a construction and budget perspective, and maintain clear communication with clients throughout the process. 4. Coordinate with trade contractors. 5. Generate accurate project costs. 6. Develop detailed scopes of work, present project estimates to clients for approval and feedback.
2. Able to perform consultative sales and close the sale.
3. Engage in “value engineering” efforts with the client, whenever warranted. 9. Facilitate pre-construction meetings with our team members prior to the project start. 10. Follow up with the client to ensure their satisfaction during the project and after project completion. 11. Strive to achieve clear, concise, accurate, and effective spoken and written communications at all times, and with all persons in whom they are in contact with during the course of business. 12. Demonstrate the strength of character to the highest of ethical standards in all actions. 13. Apply focus, sound judgment, and common sense throughout all daily activities.

14. Understand, respect, and maintain privacy and discretion with regard to any and all client information and confidential and sensitive company information. Who will succeed in our company?  A person who…

• Enjoys home remodeling, new construction and delivering exceptional service to our clients
• Will listen to and comprehend our client’s vision and concerns
• Has the ability or can learn to estimate, specify and facilitate the planning of renovation projects in an accurate manner
• Will be confident communicating and presenting project budgets
• Is able to perform consultative sales and close the sale
• Is professional, motivated, and organized
• Is a skillful communicator verbally and in writing
• Someone our clients and prospects would trust and enjoy working with
• Has a strong work ethic and will work productively and efficiently
• Enjoys working with others, but is also self-motivated when working alone

• Encourages excellence through high standards and continuous improvement
• Seeks to advance skills and knowledge through training, seminars, continuing education, etc.
• Is looking for a family culture and takes pride in being part of a company with a stellar reputation for over 50 years!

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; and two to four years building industry experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Schrader and Company, an award winning, nationally recognized construction services company in Burnt Hills, NY is now seeking an experienced, working craftsman for the role of Project Leader. Schrader and Company’s Project Leaders are the on-site managers of our construction jobs and professionally and efficiently take a job from the pre-construction conference through successful completion by managing people, materials and equipment. The accomplish jobs within budget and on time while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction throughout the project. Duties and Responsibilities: The Project Leader provides the leadership for the Construction Services Division of Schrader and Company. This is an individual who is a skilled craftsman, a person with considerable organizational and management strengths, and one who possesses the self-confidence to accept full responsibility for the success of each project that they construct. Schrader’s Ideal Project Leader: 1. Comprehends and follows construction plans as drawn and specifications as written.* 2. Develops and maintains an effective working knowledge of residential building codes.* 3. Carries out and manages all carpentry labor, material, machinery & tool handling, and job site cleanup safely, properly and as directed.* 4. Maintains the highest level of customer satisfaction, to include assisting with client communications as requested. 5. Supervises and coordinates the work of Carpenters, Apprentice Carpenters, Production Assistants, and Independent Contractors on the project as requested. 6. Ensures the accurate recording of labor, material, equipment, and independent contractor usage on the Material and Labor Record document. 7. Strives to achieve clear, concise, accurate, and effective spoken and written communications at all times, and with all persons they are in contact with during the course of business. 8. Demonstrates the strength of character to hold themselves to the highest of ethical standards in all their actions. 9. Demonstrates an ability to focus and apply sound judgment and common sense throughout their daily activities. 10. Understands, respects and maintains privacy and discretion with regard to any and all client information and confidential and sensitive company information. 11. Will want to continually develop and improve your management and technical skills. We believe that your personal and professional growth should be ongoing, with opportunities presenting themselves to you in many forms. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver's License. Specialized Training: Knowledge of project drawings, project specifications, blueprints, estimates, and contracts/agreements Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Job Title: Interior Designer Reports To: Company President Coach/ Mentor: Schrader and Company’s Interior Designer, Planning Division Division: Project Planning Summary: The overall responsibilities of the Interior Designer is to work closely with Schrader and Company clients to develop their projects from conceptual design through a beautifully executed project. With an artful approach, the Interior Designer will undertake a variety of space planning and interior design projects to include but not limited to, kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, family rooms and more. Balancing creativity and practicality ensure Schrader and Company projects have that “Wow” factor and that our clients are thrilled with the aesthetic and functionality of their new spaces. Duties and Responsibilities: An Interior Designer’s day-to-day tasks are varied and call for a blend of creativity, technology, organization and people skills. The duties and responsibilities below are frequently performed in collaboration with the other interior designer(s), the project planners, sales person and/or estimator. These duties may include: Program Meeting:

• Meet and communicate with clients to acquire a deep understanding of the client’s goals for a particular space.
• Uncover our client’s desired aesthetic for their project.
• Gather accurate existing conditions information to include, field measurements, photos, etc.

Design

• Understand the means, methods, materials, codes, etc related to residential and light commercial construction.
• Advise clients on interior design factors such as space planning, layout, use of furnishings or equipment, color coordination, etc.
• Create accurate existing conditions drawings using CAD.
• Develop preliminary design plan(s) for the renovation and construction work using CAD.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce construction documents, including technical illustrations, notes and finish schedules.

Finishes and Selections

• Maintain a good understanding of current products and materials
• Help develop and maintain an inventory of product and material samples that SAC should have at our office.
• Guide clients through the material and product selections process with the purpose of minimizing the time it takes to make selections. Specify materials, such as lighting, wall finishes, flooring, plumbing fixtures, tile, countertops, cabinetry, etc.
• Facilitate and attend client selections meetings at the showrooms of our local suppliers. Foster strong relationships with the representatives at our suppliers.
• When appropriate, gather finish and product recommendations for our client and present options to them.
• Use technology when possible to streamline the selections process (virtual selections, electronic approval, etc.)
• Gather pricing for all products and materials. Save product and material quotes in the project folder and ensure the Project Planner is aware of the latest information.
• Create a method to gain client approval and sign off of their selections and finishes.
• Document all selections and finishes on the final drawings using finish schedules and notes. When an Architect is involved in the process, create finished schedule as a supplement to their construction drawing.
• After signing of a Construction Services Agreement, order fixtures, accessories, wall & floor coverings, and related materials (Future and when applicable)

Cabinetry

• Work closely with our cabinet shop manager to gain a thorough understanding of cabinetry fabrication and cabinetry design.
• Incorporate SAC cabinetry into our design. Ensure, what is being specified and designed will work with the other finishes and can be fabricated.
• Fully engage in SAC’s transition to manufactured lines of cabinetry. (Future)
• Learn about the custom lines of cabinetry available. (Future)
• Gain a thorough understanding of how to design, specify, price and order manufactured lines of cabinetry. (Future)
• Create a checks and balances system to ensure accuracy of final measurements, layout, size, specifications, etc of cabinetry. (Future)
• Take responsibility for cabinetry design, specifying and ordering for your design projects. (Future)

Other

• Routinely look for opportunities to improve SAC’s design and selections systems.
• Have a good understanding of the project budget, allowances, etc. Inform clients when they might be exceeding budget expectations. Make efforts to design within the established budget.
• Create, present and sign a Project Development Agreement prior to performing design and selections work (Future and when applicable)
• Coordinate with other professionals, such as architects, engineers, trade contractors, and material and product suppliers to ensure project success.
• Communicate with SAC Project Managers during construction to ensure design intent and specifications are understood and then executed.
• Assist with the management of Schrader and Company showroom. Consider how we best use the showroom to accomplish client selection, increase showroom traffic, etc.
• Assist any staff member who is engaged in performing the duties of a full, or part-time Project Planner, with any aspect of their design creation, to include participating with them in consultations with their client.
• Continuing education of current design trends, new products and materials. Stay on the “cutting edge” of design.
• Create new business where little or none exists through effective networking with prospects.
• Demonstrate the strength of character to hold the highest of ethical standards in all actions.
• Demonstrate focus and consciously apply sound judgment and common sense throughout all daily activities.
• Understand, respect, and maintain privacy and discretion with regard to any and all client information and confidential company information.*

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, from college or design school; and/or two to four years building industry design experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to read and comprehend construction documents. Ability to write, read, and comprehend technical specifications. Ability to write reports, business and client correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public. Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; internet software; Chief Architect (or comparable design software); Cabinet Vision (optional); ACT! and Microsoft Outlook. Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver's License Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near tools and equipment; work in elevated, and at times precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.