What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Carpenter & Site Supervisor | High-End Residential Remodeling position at Rhino Construction?
About Rhino Construction We are a family-owned, high-end residential remodeling company operating primarily within Seattle. With over 25 years of hands-on master carpentry and project management experience, our owners understand exactly what it takes to run a smooth, efficient job site. We believe in true work/life balance—we always have a full 40 hours of work available, we do not expect overtime, and when the team works hard, we have been known to shut down early on a Friday. We trust our leads to take ownership and tell us how they want to run their projects.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour (Depending on experience, with a 90-day review).
- Healthcare: 75% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (Available the 1st of the month after start).
- Retirement: 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.
- Time Off: 2 weeks PTO/Sick Pay 6 Paid Holidays.
- Perks: Cell phone stipend and company laptop for management.
What You'll Do
- Lead, motivate, and mentor your on-site crew and subcontractors while collaborating with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
- Perform structural, framing, and finish carpentry to the highest craftsmanship standards.
- Read architectural plans to execute accurate layouts, material takeoffs, and line out subcontractors.
- Manage 2-week and 4-week look-ahead schedules to ensure materials are ready and subs are booked.
- Maintain a highly organized, safe (OSHA compliant), and clean job site.
- Communicate professionally with clients, answering schedule questions and navigating change orders.
What You Bring
- Experience: 8 years of professional, bags-on carpentry in residential remodeling.
- Leadership: 2 years acting as a Site Lead, Foreman, or Superintendent.
- Blueprint Expertise: You can pick up any set of plans, understand the layouts/takeoffs, and know what is missing and what questions to ask.
- Tools & Transport: You own basic hand and power tools customary for a lead carpenter, a valid WA driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Equal opportunity employer.
Check us out!
- Website : www.rhinoco.biz
- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rhino_construction_seattle
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- As a Site Lead, what is the first thing you do when you arrive on a job site in the morning, and what is the last thing you do before leaving?
- Are you comfortable using project management software on a tablet/laptop every day, and which programs (if any) have you used previously?
Experience:
- Bags On Professional Carpentry: 8 years (Required)
- Residential Remodeling: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $55