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 to oversee and perform installation work across commercial and retail environments. The role involves managing crews and installing cabinets, casework, wall panels, column wraps, millwork, retail fixtures, and standing and running trim. The position requires travel away from home for periods of 2–8 weeks and may involve non-conventional shifts, including overnight projects. A typical workweek is 40–60 hours, with overtime as needed. The carpenter provides day-to-day personnel and installation leadership, coordinates with clients, contractors, and the Project Management Team, evaluates project conditions and schedules, and supports site safety. The role also includes receiving and managing materials, documenting work electronically, and providing basic hand tools and a cordless drill. Top pay is based on experience. The company offers health, dental, and life insurance, long- and short-term disability coverage, a 401(k), travel expense reimbursement, travel perks, and referral bonuses.
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 and communicate professionally with project stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of architectural drawings, shop drawings, floorplans, and woodworking tools.
- Ability to travel away from home for 2–8 weeks.
- Availability to work overtime as needed; a typical workweek is 40–60 hours.
- Flexibility to work non-conventional shifts, including possible overnight projects.
- Provide basic hand tools and a cordless drill.
- Complete pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and MVR screening for approved driving status.
- Complete a company-sponsored online CPR/First Aid training course.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, climb ladders, work from an aerial lift, frequently bend, kneel, twist, and squat, work overhead for short durations, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
- Forklift certification.
- Aerial lift certification; training will be provided as needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate crew members, including crews of 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 requests when needed.
- Receive, stage, and manage inventory of millwork and fixture parts.
- Perform finish carpentry and installation work, 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 plan
- 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
