Lead Finish Carpenter - Commercial Millwork/Cabinets/Trim -Traveling Position
About The Position
A specialty millwork and fixture installation contractor is seeking a career-minded Lead Finish Carpenter to oversee and install cabinets, casework, wall panels, column wraps, millwork, and standing and running trim in commercial and retail environments. The position includes supervising crews while also performing hands-on finish carpentry work. The role requires five years of installation and commercial or retail finish carpentry experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience. Employees must be able to travel from home for periods of two to eight weeks, work overtime as needed, and work non-conventional shifts when necessary. A typical workweek is 40 to 60 hours. Candidates must provide basic hand tools and a cordless drill and complete pre-employment drug screening, a criminal background check, and MVR screening for approved driving status. Company-sponsored CPR/First Aid training is completed online. OSHA 10 or 30, forklift, and aerial lift certifications are listed; training will be provided as needed. The company offers health, dental, and life insurance, long- and short-term disability plans, a 401(k), reimbursement for travel expenses, travel perks, and referral bonuses. Top pay is based on experience.
Requirements
- High school, trade school, or equivalent education.
- 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 manage crews of approximately 3–8 people.
- Ability to interact professionally with clients, general contractors, and subcontractors and communicate with the Project Management Team.
- Working knowledge of architectural drawings, shop drawings, floor plans, and woodworking tools.
- Ability to work overtime as needed; a typical workweek is 40 to 60 hours.
- Flexibility to work non-conventional shifts, including possible overnight projects.
- Ability to travel from home for durations of 2–8 weeks.
- Provide basic hand tools and a cordless drill.
- Complete pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and MVR screening for approved driving status.
- Complete company-sponsored online CPR/First Aid training.
- 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 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
- Forklift certification.
- Aerial lift certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate others.
- Interact professionally with clients, general contractors, and subcontractors.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the Project Management Team.
- Manage personnel across crews of approximately 3–8 people.
- 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 for additional work when necessary.
- Receive, stage, and manage inventory of millwork and fixture parts.
- Perform hands-on carpentry, including installing cabinets, countertops, standing and running trim, wall panel systems, and retail fixtures; perform scribing and coping.
- Submit time sheets, 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).
- Reimbursement for travel expenses.
- 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
