Lead Commercial Finish Carpenter - Architectural Millwork/Trim Carpentry - Traveling Position
About The Position
A specialty millwork and fixture installation contractor is seeking a career-minded Lead Finish Carpenter for commercial and retail projects. The role oversees and performs installation of cabinets, casework, wall panels, column wraps, millwork, retail fixtures, and standing and running trim. The lead carpenter manages crews, coordinates with clients and project teams, evaluates jobsite conditions and schedules, and supports site safety. This is a traveling position, with assignments away from home lasting 2–8 weeks. Workweeks typically run 40–60 hours, overtime may be needed, and non-conventional shifts—including overnight work—may occur. The company provides health, dental, and life insurance; long- and short-term disability plans; a 401(k); travel expense reimbursement and travel perks; and referral bonuses. Pay is based on experience.
Requirements
- High school education, trade school, or equivalent.
- At least five years of installation and commercial or retail finish carpentry experience.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- Ability to manage and motivate others.
- Ability to interact professionally with clients, general contractors, and subcontractors.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the Project Management Team.
- Working knowledge of architectural drawings, shop drawings, floorplans, and woodworking tools.
- Ability to work overtime as needed; typical workweeks are 40–60 hours.
- Flexibility to work non-conventional shifts, including possible overnight projects.
- Ability to travel away from home for 2–8 weeks at a time.
- Provide basic hand tools and a cordless drill.
- Complete a company-sponsored online CPR/First Aid training course.
- Complete pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and MVR screening for approved driving status.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, climb ladders, work from an aerial lift, and frequently bend, kneel, twist, and squat.
- Ability to work with materials overhead for short durations and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification; training will be provided as needed.
- Forklift certification; training will be provided as needed.
- Aerial lift certification; training will be provided as needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate crew members, including personnel management of crews ranging from 3–8 people.
- Interact professionally with clients, general contractors, and subcontractors.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the Project Management Team.
- Interpret layouts for millwork, fixtures, and other elements.
- Evaluate site conditions, construction schedules, and delivery schedules.
- Identify work outside the contract scope and generate change work when necessary.
- Receive, stage, and manage inventory of millwork and fixture parts.
- Perform finish carpentry installation, including cabinets, countertops, standing and running trim, scribing, coping, wall panel systems, and retail fixtures.
- Submit timesheets, expense reports, daily reports, and progress photos electronically.
- Support a strong commitment to site safety.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long- and short-term disability plans
- 401(k)
- Travel expense reimbursement
- Travel perks
- Referral bonuses
- Top pay based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
