Lead Finish Carpenter - Commercial Millwork/Cabinets/Trim -Traveling Position

NATIONWIDE FIXTURE INSTALLATIONS INC•Fargo, GA
•$27 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

A specialty millwork and fixture installation contractor is seeking a career-minded Lead Finish Carpenter to oversee and perform installation work in commercial and retail environments. The role covers cabinets, casework, wall panels, column wraps, millwork, retail fixtures, and standing and running trim. The lead carpenter manages crews, coordinates with project teams and site stakeholders, evaluates project conditions and schedules, and performs hands-on finish carpentry. This is a traveling position, with assignments away from home lasting 2–8 weeks. Typical workweeks are 40–60 hours, overtime may be needed, and non-conventional shifts, including overnight work, may occur. Candidates must have at least five years of installation and commercial or retail finish carpentry experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience. A high school education, trade school, or equivalent is required. Employment conditions include pre-employment drug, criminal background, and motor vehicle record screenings; completing company-sponsored online CPR/First Aid training; providing basic hand tools and a cordless drill; and maintaining approved driving status. OSHA 10 or 30, forklift, and aerial lift certifications are relevant; training will be provided as needed. The company offers health, dental, and life insurance, long- and short-term disability plans, a 401(k), travel expense reimbursement, 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 travel away from home for periods of 2–8 weeks.
  • Available 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 motor vehicle record screening for approved driving status.
  • Complete a company-sponsored CPR/First Aid training course online.
  • Ability to manage and motivate others and work professionally with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and the Project Management Team.
  • Working knowledge of architectural drawings, shop drawings, floorplans, and woodworking tools.
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, climb ladders, work from an aerial lift, bend, kneel, twist, and squat frequently, work overhead for short durations, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 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

  • Oversee and install cabinets, casework, wall panels, column wraps, millwork, retail fixtures, and standing and running trim in commercial and retail environments.
  • Manage and motivate 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 installing cabinets and countertops; standing and running trim such as base, chair rail, crown molding, and door and window casings; scribing and coping; and installing 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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