Carpentry Supervisor
Job Summary
Position: Carpentry Supervisor
Location: Doha Qatar
Salary: QAR 5000 – 7000 (All-Inclusive)
Our client is seeking an experienced Carpentry Supervisor to oversee workshop operations and on-site installation teams for exhibitions events retail fit-outs and custom joinery projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in carpentry and joinery excellent leadership abilities and a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects safely efficiently and within tight deadlines.
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the carpentry workshop and installation teams.
- Interpret technical drawings shop drawings and production plans to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.
- Plan and allocate manpower materials tools and equipment to meet project schedules and deadlines.
- Ensure all carpentry and joinery works comply with approved drawings client specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate with the Production Manager Project Managers Designers and other departments for seamless project execution.
- Monitor fabrication and installation progress identifying and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Conduct quality inspections before delivery and installation to ensure superior workmanship.
- Enforce Health Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and promote safe working practices.
- Train mentor and evaluate carpenters and workshop personnel to improve productivity and craftsmanship.
- Monitor material consumption and minimize wastage through effective planning and supervision.
- Ensure workshop machinery tools and equipment are properly maintained and operated safely.
- Prepare daily progress reports manpower reports and production updates.
- Support urgent event installations dismantling activities and overtime work when required.
- Diploma or Technical Certificate in Carpentry Woodworking Construction or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Carpentry Supervisor preferably within the events exhibitions retail fit-out interior fit-out or joinery industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of carpentry methods woodworking machinery and fabrication processes.
- Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings shop drawings and technical plans.
- Excellent leadership planning and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
- Valid Qatar Driving License is preferred.
- Carpentry and joinery fabrication
- Exhibition stand fabrication and event setup
- Workshop planning and production scheduling
- Material estimation and inventory management
- AutoCAD and shop drawing interpretation
- Quality control and finishing standards
- Team leadership and workforce management
- HSE compliance and workplace safety
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities
- High attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Positive attitude with a commitment to quality and safety
Preferred Industry Experience: Events Exhibitions Retail Fit-Out Interior Fit-Out Joinery and Custom Fabrication.