Lead Carpenter - Remodeling

About the role

Nelson Builders is hiring a Lead Carpenter – someone who knows how to run a clean, organized job site and genuinely loves the craft. The Lead Carpenter will guide residential remodeling projects from start to finish, taking real ownership of the work and setting the pace on the job site. This role involves hands‑on carpentry, keeping each project moving smoothly, and ensuring everything runs right from the first day of demolition to the final walkthrough. The company values excellence, initiative, trustworthiness, and caring for others, and expects the Lead Carpenter to embody these values daily.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily hands‑on carpentry — framing, trim, cabinetry, and installations.
• Set the tone on‑site by working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the crew.
• Run residential remodeling projects from kickoff to completion.
• Interpret plans, drawings, and specifications accurately.
• Keep daily job site activities organized while staying hands‑on.
• Guide and support crew members and trade partners throughout the project.
• Represent the company professionally in all homeowner interactions.
• Keep projects on schedule and address delays before they become problems.
• Stay in regular contact with the production manager and office team.
• Hold the work to company quality standards and client expectations.
• Solve on‑site problems quickly and practically as they arise.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organized job site.
• Help plan, pick up, and organize materials on‑site.
• Ensure all work aligns with local building codes and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential carpentry or remodeling.
• Skilled in both rough and finish carpentry.
• Able to balance hands‑on work with light on‑site leadership.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting plans.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and an eye for detail.
• Collaborative, with solid communication skills.
• Some experience leading or mentoring others on a job site.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Physically able to handle the work, including lifting 50+ lbs.
• Working knowledge of job site safety practices.

Pay

Compensation: $32 – $37 hourly.