Lead carpenter
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lead Carpenter to manage carpentry projects from layout to finish. In this role, you will lead a small team of carpenters and laborers, ensure high-quality craftsmanship, and maintain job site safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
· • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications
· • Lead a team of carpenters and laborers on residential or commercial job sites
· • Plan layout, measure, cut, and assemble materials accurately
· • Oversee framing, cabinetry, siding, doors/windows, trim, and finish work
· • Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and inspectors
· • Ensure adherence to safety regulations and building codes
· • Maintain tools and materials, and manage site cleanliness and organization
· • Train and mentor junior carpenters and apprentices
Qualifications
· • 5+ years of professional carpentry experience
· • 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role preferred
· • Proficient in power tools, hand tools, and measuring equipment
· • Strong knowledge of wood construction methods and materials
· • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
· • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills
· • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
· • OSHA 10/30 certification preferred
Salary Range
$28 – $38 per hour (depending on experience and certifications)
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