Lead Carpenter

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager/Lead Carpenter to oversee small to medium residential and commercial construction projects from start to finish. In this role, you will lead a team of skilled carpenters and craftsmen, ensuring that all work meets high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Your expertise in construction estimating, blueprint reading, and various carpentry techniques will drive project success while maintaining excellent client relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader passionate about craftsmanship and construction industry excellence to make a tangible impact on residential remodeling, restoration, various commercial projects, and custom carpentry projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise carpentry crews on residential construction sites, ensuring adherence to project plans, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to accurately execute framing, trim carpentry, cabinetry, siding, roofing, and other specialized tasks.
• Manage construction processes by assessing materials, labor needs, and timelines for each project phase.
• Oversee the use of hand tools, power tools for woodworking, woodworking machines, and heavy lifting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and project managers to schedule work phases and resolve onsite issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with power tool safety standards and proper handling of construction materials such as wood construction materials, rebar for concrete forming, stucco, siding materials, and more.
• Maintain detailed documentation of project progress, change orders, safety incidents, and quality inspections to support project continuity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in blueprint reading, framing (metal stud or wood), drywall installation (plastering), and restoration work including water damage remediation.
• Strong background in residential and/or commercial carpentry with expertise in trim carpentry, cabinet installation, door hanging, flooring installation (tile or hardwood), tile laying, and fixture installation.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and schematics related to construction plans across various trades such as electrical experience, plumbing, masonry, roofing, and metal stud framing.
• Familiarity with woodworking tools—including CNC machinery—and woodworking machines used for fabrication or custom projects.
• Knowledge of construction site safety procedures including power tool safety protocols.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship within the restoration industry or general contracting environment.

Join us in shaping beautiful homes through expert craftsmanship! We provide a supportive environment where your leadership skills will thrive alongside your technical expertise. All roles are paid positions that value your experience—whether you’re leading a crew or executing complex projects yourself—so you can focus on delivering exceptional results every day!

Pay: $27.22 - $33.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Tools provided

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $34