Senior Carpenter Site Lead

Job Description We are hiring an experienced Residential Carpenter for a long-term construction opportunity in Western Montana. This role is ideal for someone who has spent years working with logs, heavy timber, timber framing, and custom residential construction and is comfortable taking ownership of both the work and the crew. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be expected to lead from the field, work directly from plans, solve construction challenges, maintain quality standards, and step in personally on complex carpentry work when needed. What You'll Be Doing Lead daily carpentry activities and help organize crew prioritiesPerform and oversee structural framing, rough carpentry, and finish carpentryWork with logs, dimensional timber, heavy timber, and specialty wood materialsRead architectural and structural plans and translate them into field executionComplete accurate layout, measurements, cuts, fitting, and assemblyCoordinate carpentry work with subcontractors and other tradesIdentify field conflicts and resolve construction issues before they impact the workReview completed work for quality, accuracy, and craftsmanshipAssist with material planning, takeoffs, ordering, and stagingMaintain a clean, safe, and productive job siteProvide clear direction to the crew while remaining actively involved in the work Candidates must have: 10+ years of professional residential carpentry experienceStrong experience in custom constructionDirect hands-on experience with log construction, heavy timber, or timber-frame constructionPrevious experience leading or supervising carpentersAdvanced framing skillsStrong rough and finish carpentry experienceAbility to read and work from architectural and structural drawingsAbility to perform accurate construction layoutStrong understanding of residential construction methods and sequencingAbility to troubleshoot construction issues independentlyExperience coordinating with other tradesStrong knowledge of carpentry tools and equipmentHigh standards for quality, accuracy, and finishAbility to remain hands-on while leading othersValid driver's licenseWillingness to relocate to Western Montana We are especially interested in candidates with experience in: Log home constructionLog scribingLog notchingFull-scribe or hand-scribed constructionTimber framingHeavy timber constructionPost-and-beam constructionTimber joineryMortise-and-tenon connectionsDovetail joinerySaddle notchSwedish copeTimber fittingLog stackingLodge or mountain-home constructionCustom millwork or cabinetryHigh-end finish carpentry You do not need experience with every technique listed above, but direct experience with logs, heavy timber, or timber-frame construction is required. The right person will be able to: Look ahead and understand what the crew needs nextRecognize when something in the field does not match the plansSolve problems without waiting for constant directionMaintain high standards for craftsmanship and productivityLead others while still contributing directly to the workTake ownership of quality, organization, and follow-through Benefits: 401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offRelocation assistance Application Question(s) Are you able to independently read architectural and structural construction drawings and build from them?Have you previously led or supervised a carpentry crew while remaining hands-on in the work? Experience Timber joinery: 1 year (Preferred)Post-and-beam construction: 5 years (Preferred)Heavy timber construction: 5 years (Preferred)Timber framing: 5 years (Preferred)Log scribing or notching: 5 years (Required)Log home construction: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Seeley Lake, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required)