Lead Carpenter

Fox Home Innovations • New York City, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Fox Home Innovations is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Carpenter to oversee day-to-day operations on assigned job sites. This role involves hands-on carpentry, project leadership, client communication, and team mentorship. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of residential construction, carpentry, and related trades, with the ability to read and interpret construction plans. You will be responsible for ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget, maintaining job site safety, and upholding the highest quality standards. This is an opportunity to be a key leader on high-quality residential projects within a company that values craftsmanship, professionalism, and growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of residential construction experience
• Strong knowledge of carpentry and related trades
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans
• Experience leading crews and managing job sites
• Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Knowledge of residential building codes
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform physical work in all aspects of construction
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Personal set of professional-grade tools

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Customer-focused mindset
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations on assigned job sites
• Supervise internal crews, subcontractors, and vendors
• Coordinate schedules, materials, and site logistics
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget
• Make on-site decisions in the absence of the Project Manager
• Maintain job site safety, security, and cleanliness
• Perform hands-on residential carpentry across all project phases
• Execute layouts and installations based on plans and specifications
• Uphold the highest quality standards
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for homeowners
• Maintain a professional, positive customer experience
• Communicate updates, challenges, and solutions clearly
• Train and mentor junior team members
• Review plans, specifications, and project documentation
• Collaborate with Project Managers on scheduling and execution
• Order and manage materials
• Coordinate deliveries and site setup
• Track labor, materials, and project costs
• Support material takeoffs and simple estimates
• Help control waste and inefficiencies
• Maintain daily logs with progress updates and photos
• Use project management software (e.g., Buildertrend)
• Keep job documentation organized and up to date

Benefits

• Company-provided truck
• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance through BCBS (for employee and family)
• BlueFire Medical Membership (employee)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance ($25,000 policy)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Optional supplemental insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed