What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Carpenter position at Construction Heroes?
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Lead Carpenter to oversee and perform hands-on construction work on commercial projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong carpentry skills, leadership experience, and the ability to keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and with high-quality workmanship.
The Lead Carpenter will help manage day-to-day job site operations, guide crew members, communicate with superintendents and project managers, and ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily job site activities for construction, remodeling, repair, and carpentry projects.
- Perform hands-on carpentry work, including framing, trim, doors, windows, concrete, ACT, drywall, repairs, and general construction tasks
- Support crew members to ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and project specifications.
- Manage the use of hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment operation, and other construction machinery safely and effectively.
- Maintain detailed documentation of project progress, site logs, incident reports, and compliance records throughout each phase.
- Represent the company professionally with clients, subcontractors, and team members
Schedule
- Flexible scheduling may be available
- Day shifts, night shifts, evenings, weekends, and after-hours work may be required depending on project needs
- Full-time and project-based opportunities may be available
- Overtime may be available depending on workload
Experience
- Strong knowledge of framing, finish carpentry, remodeling, repairs, and general construction practices.
- Previous experience leading a crew or managing job site tasks strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with using hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment on active sites.
- Ability to read plans, take accurate measurements, and complete work with attention to detail
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
This position may offer a flexible schedule, and some projects may require night work, evening work, weekends, or after-hours scheduling depending on project needs. Candidates with their own tools and reliable work truck may be eligible for higher pay, depending on experience and availability.
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $50