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 crews and install millwork, fixtures, cabinets, casework, wall panels, column wraps, and standing and running trim in commercial and retail environments. The role includes hands-on finish carpentry, crew leadership, coordination with project teams and other construction professionals, managing materials and site logistics, and supporting site safety. This is a traveling position, with assignments requiring travel away from home for periods of 2–8 weeks. Typical workweeks are 40–60 hours, with overtime as needed and non-conventional shifts possible.
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 crews and communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and project management.
- Working knowledge of architectural drawings, shop drawings, floorplans, and woodworking tools.
- Ability to travel away from home for 2–8 weeks.
- Availability for 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, bend, kneel, twist, 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 others, including crews of approximately 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 added-work changes when necessary.
- Receive, stage, and manage inventory of millwork and fixture parts.
- Perform hands-on finish carpentry, including installation of cabinets, countertops, standing and running trim, wall panel systems, and retail fixtures; scribe and cope materials as needed.
- 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
