Lead Carpenter

Van Acker Construction•Lake Oswego, OR

1d•$60 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Van Acker Construction (VAC) is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to join our project team on a multi-acre, high-end residential estate construction project south of Portland. This historic single-family property demands both technical excellence and a deep respect for craftsmanship. The Lead Carpenter oversees daily field operations across this large-scale site, managing subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and performing advanced rough and finish carpentry. Reporting directly to the Senior Site Superintendent, you'll serve as their eyes and ears across the property—keeping multiple teams aligned, identifying issues before they become problems, and ensuring this exceptional project stays on track. This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who thrives on movement, variety, and problem-solving. You'll work across the entire site daily, translating high-end architectural designs into reality through skilled execution and confident leadership. This position is available immediately and expected to last 12-18 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent in years of experience)
Minimum 10 years of relevant construction experience with a demonstrated track record of performing increasingly complex, hands-on carpentry and other construction tasks
Professionalism in working with architects, subcontractors, consultants, engineers, and co-workers
Strong attention to detail, deadlines, and commitment to quality; willingness to do whatever is needed to support the project and the team
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, schematics, and structural drawings
Forward-thinking approach: anticipates project needs and organizes activities accordingly
Ownership mindset: deeply committed to project success, teammates, and company values
Leadership: inspires and motivates others, resolves conflict while minimizing drama, and adapts effectively to changing site conditions
Must meet the strenuous physical demands of the job: sit, stand, walk on uneven surfaces across a multi-acre site, reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance; frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; operate / drive machinery; frequent use of hands and tools
Must live in the local area and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Assist in subcontractor coordination to maintain schedule and budget; take ownership of team deliverables
Proactively identify and resolve field issues while maintaining project quality standards and historic property requirements
Conduct progress assessments and reporting; assist with material coordination, and time analysis
Serve as the communication bridge between field personnel and site office; provide administrative support to the Senior Site Superintendent as needed
Perform advanced carpentry work as needed to maintain project momentum and quality standards