Cleary Company: Design Build Remodel

Tag: remodeling careers

  • Job Training, Growth and Career Opportunities

    Job Training, Growth and Career Opportunities

    When you begin a new job, do you expect there will be opportunities for growth, education and on-the-job training? Are you stuck right now at a job that feels like there is no chance for advancement? Here at The Cleary Company, we hire people who want to learn, challenge themselves, and are excited to grow! We see our employer responsibilities as a cheerleader, a mentor, and a developer of new leaders in the industry.

    Pete & Eric, Two Project Managers – Two Different Paths

    Pete Mossman started on our Team as a Warranty Specialist in 2017. Since then he’s moved to a carpenter position, and now he’s a Project Manager for our bath2BATH division. Pete says this about the opportunities offered to him by the Cleary Company. “Before I worked here, one of the biggest challenges I faced was the lack of direction. There is a big gap between being a “helper” and a project manager. Knowing how to move up to different opportunities in your career is empowering. The Cleary Company has given me the direction, vision and encouragement I’ve needed to move forward. I get to work with others to learn skills I’m interested in developing.”

    After earning a degree in Civil Engineering, Eric Isler began his career in the construction industry by working on large commercial building projects. He joined The Cleary Company as a carpenter in 2017 and after just a year was promoted to Project Manager. The first project he was assigned? The large-scale commercial remodel of our new office and design studio. Eric believes The Cleary Company has supported his growth in many ways. “They have put me in situations where I can both succeed and be challenged. I’m surrounded by very experienced and talented people. Whenever I have questions, I can tap into one of our carpenters, or Rob, a Senior Project Manager, who have the knowledge or recommendations I need.”

    These are just two examples of growth and opportunity here at The Cleary Company. We encourage all of our Team members to learn, grow, and create opportunities to succeed.

    Professional Accreditation & Continuing Education

    When pursuing a career path with The Cleary Company, we provide support to our Team members. Especially to those who are interested in expanding their skills and knowledge with continuing education and various certification programs.

    The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) offers certifications, accreditation and continuing education to grow and build your skills as a remodeling professional. This is vitally important to us as a company. Our clients can be assured that they are working with the very best in the remodeling industry. A Team of industry professionals committed to the highest levels of integrity and quality.

    There are currently nine members of our Team who hold NARI certifications and several more are studying for their upcoming tests. We commit to offering our Team support with both finances and experiences to help them succeed and we applaud their efforts and dedication to their craft!

    Team Cleary NARI Certified Professionals

    • George Cleary CR (Certified Remodeler)
    • Aaron Enfinger CR
    • Jen Sommers CR
    • Laura Watson UDCP (Universal Design Certified Professional)
    • John Coleman CRPM (Certified Remodeling Project Manager)
    • Justin Juenger CRPM
    • Rob Lindeboom CLC (Certified Lead Carpenter)
    • Jonathan Neely CLC
    • Pete Mossman CLC

    Visit our website to see a full list of all of The Cleary Company’s industry affiliations and our Team’s certifications!

  • Growth of Columbus Fueling Remodeling Industry

    Growth of Columbus Fueling Remodeling Industry

    It is exciting to see the growth and development happening all around the Columbus Metro area. At The Cleary Company we have experienced tremendous growth in the last decade as well. As we’ve seen increasing demands for remodeling, we’ve also listened to our client’s needs and wants. This has resulted in the development of two new divisions, bath2BATH in 2018 and Home Services in 2020. These new divisions of The Cleary Company compliment our Remodel-Design-Build core business model and help our Team more efficiently serve our clients’ needs.

    What does the growth in Central Ohio mean for careers in home remodeling?

    While all of this growth has been exciting, it has not come without its challenges. We have felt these challenges most acutely in our workforce. The growth in our industry has placed intense pressure on the existing workforce. There has been and continues to be an increased demand for finding experienced, trained craftspeople. Not only to fill our labor needs but also the needs of our skilled Trade Partners. And we have decided to do our part.

    There is a gap in the representation of the 35-50 year old demographic in the skilled trades due to the Great Recession. A decade ago, many skilled tradespeople that were in the burgeoning years of a career left due to the lack of work. This is one reason for the labor shortage we now find ourselves in. Another is the false narrative that life in the skilled trades is a “vocational consolation prize” (quote credit to Mike Rowe).    

    While it seems that Millennials have mostly shunned the skilled trades due to this narrative and pursued college degrees to avoid it, Gen Z seems to be learning the lessons of previous generations supposed path to success. College is not for everyone, and many successful and rewarding careers do not need a college education. In addition to this understanding, debt from college has caused many to pause and consider the need for an expensive and potentially unnecessary college degree.

    Opportunities for professional trade development and training.

    At The Cleary Company we see the dawning of a new generation of motivated, hungry, and creative people searching out a life in the skilled trades. We have opened our doors to those searching for a meaningful and challenging career but need additional training towards building a career. Job Classifications have been created for every position in the company which gives our Team the information of knowing how to navigate and plan their career path. This also gives them ownership of setting and reaching personal goals.

    There are many ways to prepare for a flourishing life, college is not the only one. Coming soon is an additional tool currently in development, a construction course. The goal? To teach the fundamentals of residential construction to those new to the remodeling industry. A Skills Punch Card will assist the apprentice craftsperson to develop the skills needed to further develop their career.

    The growth of our region’s economy and therefore our industry can translate into growth for the individual; professionally and personally. This is part of the long-term strategy at The Cleary Company to solve the problems of the labor shortages in our industry. Sound interesting? Build your career with our Team, whose strategic growth is built for meeting the demands of a growing economy in Columbus.