Carpenter Lead

Job Title: Carpenter Lead

Job Description

The Carpenter Lead oversees commercial construction tasks such as backing, blocking, doors, hardware installation, touch-up painting, drywall patching, safety railings, temporary walls, and occasional concrete work while providing on-site leadership to laborers and coordinating with subcontractors to ensure high-quality, timely project completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry work on commercial projects, including backing, blocking, and installation of doors and hardware.
• Complete finish carpentry tasks with a high level of accuracy and craftsmanship.
• Carry out touch-up painting and drywall patching to maintain a clean, finished appearance on all projects.
• Install and maintain safety railings and temporary walls to support safe and efficient job sites.
• Execute occasional concrete work as needed to support overall project requirements.
• Lead and manage laborers on-site, providing clear direction, guidance, and support throughout each project.
• Coordinate and interface with subcontractors on-site to align schedules, resolve issues, and maintain project timelines.
• Monitor work quality and ensure adherence to project specifications, safety standards, and construction best practices.
• Assist with problem-solving and on-the-spot adjustments to meet field conditions and client expectations.
• Support a culture of safety by following and reinforcing all site safety policies and procedures.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience as a carpenter on commercial construction projects.
• Strong construction and carpentry skills, including finish carpentry.
• Hands-on experience with backing and blocking in commercial environments.
• Proficiency in installing doors and hardware to commercial standards.
• Experience with touch-up painting and drywall patching.
• Ability to install and maintain safety railings and temporary walls.
• Experience performing concrete work on commercial projects.
• Ability to lead and manage laborers on job sites.
• Experience interfacing and coordinating with subcontractors on active projects.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety on all tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lead and management experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience working on a variety of commercial project types such as office space, aerospace, K–12, and multifamily construction.
• Ability to adapt to different project scopes, from small tenant improvement projects to multimillion-dollar ground-up builds.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with field teams and subcontractors.
• Capability to work across multiple locations within the region, including areas from Castle Rock to Boulder.

Why Work Here?

You will join a construction organization known for its diverse portfolio, ranging from small tenant improvements to large-scale ground-up projects, offering continuous variety in your work. The company prioritizes professional development by providing extensive training and clear pathways for career growth. As an employee-owned organization, it fosters a culture of long tenure, shared success, and genuine investment in employees’ long-term careers.

Work Environment

The work environment centers on commercial construction projects that range from small tenant improvement assignments to multimillion-dollar ground-up builds. Project types include office spaces, aerospace facilities, K–12 buildings, and multifamily developments, all in unoccupied settings, allowing work to proceed without disruption from building occupants. Work is field-based across a broad geographic area, including projects from Castle Rock to Boulder, requiring flexibility to travel between sites as needed. The role operates in active construction environments, involving standard construction tools, equipment, and safety practices.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.