LEAD FRAMING CARPENTER

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN THE NORTH SHORE’S PREMIER CUSTOM FRAMING CREW 

VCS Frame to Finish | Custom Homes | North Shore, Chicago 

At VCS Frame to Finish , we don't build tract houses or throw up cookie-cutter sub-divisions. We build high-end, complex, structural masterpieces across Chicago’s North Shore. 

We take extreme pride in our craftsmanship, run clean and organized job sites, and treat our crew like professionals. Because our project pipeline is booked solid, we are expanding our team and hiring for two key positions: a Lead Framing Carpenter.

Starting Pay: $35.00 – $42.00 / hour (DOE) + Company Van 

Experience: 10+ Years Custom Framing Experience 

We need an absolute craftsman who can take a set of complex blueprints, manage a crew on-site, and execute luxury framing from the mudsill to the ridge board. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

● Leading daily job site operations and managing crew productivity. 

● Reading architectural blueprints and executing precise layout work.

● Cutting and building complex roof systems (hips, valleys, dormers, timber framing).
● Coordinating on-site with General Contractors, inspectors, and trades.

● Maintaining precise structural alignment, plumbness, and squareness. 

What We’re Looking For: 

● 10+ years of deep framing experience (custom residential focus required).

● Mastery of roof cutting, layout, and structural load path engineering.

● Strong leadership skills—someone who solves problems, mentors helpers, and keeps work moving cleanly. 

● Valid driver’s license with a clean record (for company vehicle).

Lead Benefits & Perks:

● Dedicated Company Van: Fully outfitted vehicle provided (includes gas and maintenance). 

● Top-Tier Pay: $35.00 – $42.00/hr starting rate, with structured annual raises and performance bonuses. 

● Steady Work: Year-round, full-time projects with high-end custom builders.

At VCS Frame to Finish, our carpentry and craftsmanship are our calling card. Based in Chicago, we specialize in custom residential and commercial carpentry services, taking every project from concept to completion with precision, integrity, and pride. Whether it’s framing new construction, detailed finish work, or full-scale remodels, our team of skilled carpenters delivers excellence at every stage of the build.

Company Description

At VCS Frame to Finish, our carpentry and craftsmanship are our calling card. Based in Chicago, we specialize in custom residential and commercial carpentry services, taking every project from concept to completion with precision, integrity, and pride. Whether it’s framing new construction, detailed finish work, or full-scale remodels, our team of skilled carpenters delivers excellence at every stage of the build.