Lead Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Carpenter

Job Summary:
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of NW Arkansas, a leading Design/Build remodeling company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Carpenter to join our team in Rogers, Arkansas. The Lead Carpenter is responsible for hands-on execution and on-site management of bath and kitchen remodeling projects — from framing through finish work — ensuring high-quality craftsmanship, code compliance, and an excellent customer experience. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive compensation and benefits.

About Us:
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of NW Arkansas is a female, family-owned design/build firm focused primarily on interior bath & kitchen renovations. We are locally owned and operated and part of a 45-member and growing franchise network across the US. We take clients from design through product selection/procurement to remodel completion — a true one-stop shop. Our brick-and-mortar Design Center is located in the Pinnacle Hills/One Uptown area of Rogers, where we meet face-to-face with clients about their design, product selection, and project needs.

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Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• QSEHRA (Health Care Reimbursement)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Simple IRA with match up to 3%
• Monday through Friday work week (8 hr days)

Trade Skills & Competencies  associated with kitchen and bath remodeling (Required):

• Carpentry: rough and finish carpentry, framing modifications, door/window installation
• Tile: layout and installation of floor and wall tile, backsplash, and shower surrounds (including waterproofing systems)
• Drywall: hanging, taping, mudding, and texture matching
• Trim & Millwork: baseboard, casing, crown molding, and custom trim installation
• Cabinetry: installation and leveling of base/wall/tall cabinets, hardware, and built-ins
• Flooring: installation of hardwood, LVP, and other flooring types common to kitchen/bath remodels
• Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical rough-in/finish as it relates to kitchen and bath remodeling (not licensed trade work, but able to coordinate and identify issues)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute and manage the renovation of the project space per the approved design, performing or overseeing carpentry, tile, drywall, cabinetry, trim, flooring, and painting work
• Stay current on building code requirements relevant to remodeling work
• Review production procedures and schedule before project start
• Review material staging and confirm readiness prior to project start
• Attend preconstruction meetings
• Attend weekly or daily meetings to allocate resources and coordinate trades/subcontractors
• Set up jobsite dust and floor protection; maintain a clean, organized jobsite throughout the project
• Communicate job progress regularly to homeowners and the Production Manager
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and wear DreamMaker-approved clothing
• Complete the job completion checklist and review it with the client at project close
• Complete daily project reporting in DreamMaker/JobTread software
• Follow the DreamMaker Code of Values

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school training preferred
• Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience in residential construction or remodeling, with demonstrated work in carpentry, tile, drywall, trim, cabinetry, and flooring
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and direct a team and subcontractors effectively
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently without constant supervision
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, stand for long periods, and work in varying physical conditions

EEOC Statement:
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of NW Arkansas is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.