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Lead Carpenter

ASM³ Builder's
River, MI Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2027

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Carpenter to join our construction team, driving excellence in residential, commercial, and specialty building projects. As a Lead Carpenter, you will oversee on-site carpentry operations, coordinate with project managers, and ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead skilled tradespeople, interpret technical drawings, and deliver quality craftsmanship on diverse projects. Your expertise will help shape the success of our construction initiatives while fostering a collaborative and safety-conscious work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise carpentry crews in the installation of framing, trim, cabinetry, and finish carpentry tasks across multiple projects.
  • Read and interpret construction plans, schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to accurately execute project specifications.
  • Manage metal building erection, metal stud framing, concrete forming, rebar installation, and masonry work with precision and attention to detail.
  • Operate power tools, hand tools, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery safely and efficiently on-site.
  • Coordinate with project managers to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, safety protocols, and quality standards.
  • Oversee the proper use of materials such as wood, steel studs, plastering compounds, stucco mixes, and concrete forms; ensure proper storage and handling.
  • Perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks required for framing, restoration projects, or site preparation while maintaining safety standards.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in construction site management with a strong background in carpentry disciplines including framing, trim carpentry, woodworking, and restoration.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and interpreting construction plans accurately.
  • Skilled in metal building erection, concrete forming techniques including rebar installation and finishing as well as masonry work.
  • Ability to operate power tools such as saws, drills, grinders; hand tools; heavy equipment; and specialized machinery safely.
  • Knowledge of construction materials like wood products, metal studs, plastering compounds, stucco finishes; familiarity with schematics for electrical or plumbing systems is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of basic math skills for measurements; proficiency with tape measures; dimensional measurements; and precise layout work.
  • Experience with welding techniques; metal stud framing; heavy lifting; working from technical drawings; interpreting schematics; plastering; drywall finishing; and site restoration processes.

Join us if you’re passionate about leading skilled tradespeople in delivering top-quality construction projects! We value safety-first practices combined with craftsmanship excellence—help us build something remarkable while advancing your career in a vibrant team environment!

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $30 - $35

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