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Lead Carpenter

Housewrights Inc

Housewrights, a premier residential design-build firm, specializes in delivering high-quality new homes, additions, and remodeling projects to clients throughout south-central Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional design process and a seamless construction experience, all supported by a team of personable and professional experts.


Our commitment is to deliver well-designed, high-performing residential solutions that combine functional precision, technical expertise, and inspiring aesthetics, all while maintaining a strong focus on value. We are currently looking to grow our team with Lead Carpenters!


LEAD CARPENTER
As a Lead Carpenter, you will play a key role in residential remodeling and new home construction projects from start to finish. This is a hands-on, site-based position that includes carpentry work, overseeing daily job site activities, coordinating materials, working with subcontractors, and guiding other carpenters to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to high standards of quality.

What We're Looking For:
  • Minimum of 5 years of residential construction or remodeling experience
  • Strong skills in framing, trim work, finish carpentry, and general construction
  • Ability to manage job sites and communicate effectively with subcontractors and homeowners
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
  • Knowledge of Wisconsin building codes and green building practices is a plus

Why You'll Love Working With Us:
  • Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, PTO, and more
  • Monday-Friday schedule with no nights or weekends
  • Workwear allowance and continuing education opportunities
  • Team-focused work environment with supportive leadership
  • Opportunity for growth within a respected local company
  • Housewrights is an equal opportunity employer.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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