Custom Home Lead Carpenter & Working Framing/Finish Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Custom Home Lead Carpenter & Working Framing/Finish Superintendent

Company Name: Mountaintop Construction Inc.

Location: Towaco, NJ (Northern NJ Regional Deployments across Morris, Essex, & Passaic Counties)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday (Overtime or occasional weekend coverage dictated by project needs)

Industry: Residential & Commercial Construction, High-End Custom Remodeling, Rough Framing, and Architectural Millwork

Pay Scale: $25.00 to $35.00+ per hour ($52,000.00 to $72,800.00+ base annual baseline + Performance Bonuses)

Incentives: Company Vehicle Provided, Corporate Tech Package (Smartphone/Tablet), Profit-Sharing Opportunities, Weekly Pay Cycle, Uniforms Provided, Complete Health Insurance, Paid Time Off

The Opportunity

Mountaintop Construction Inc. is seeking an experienced Custom Home Lead Carpenter & Working Framing/Finish Superintendent to lead field construction operations across high-end residential and commercial projects in Northern New Jersey.

In this hands-on field leadership position, you will take operational ownership of site layouts, framing execution, custom cabinetry setting, architectural millwork, and daily crew management. Working directly alongside project managers, subcontractors, and apprentice carpenters, you will enforce strict quality craftsmanship, maintain safety standards, and keep builds progressing efficiently. If you bring master-level finish carpentry skills, blueprint reading expertise, and a passion for mentoring field crews in a supportive, family-oriented environment, Mountaintop Construction Inc. provides top-tier hourly pay, profit-sharing bonuses, a company vehicle, and steady year-round work.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Crew Leadership & Oversight: Lead, direct, and supervise daily carpentry operations, field laborers, and trade subcontractors on active residential and commercial jobsites.
• Blueprint Reading & Site Layout: Read and interpret architectural blueprints, structural schematics, and engineering details to execute accurate site layouts for walls, roofs, additions, and custom structures.
• Expert Hands-On Craftsmanship: Perform and oversee expert-level rough framing, structural modifications, custom cabinet installation, crown molding, trim millwork, and custom interior finishes.
• Subcontractor & Logistics Coordination: Coordinate daily site workflows with project managers, clients, and trade subcontractors (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) to ensure seamless build execution.
• Safety & OSHA Standards Enforcement: Enforce jobsite safety, conduct daily site inspections, maintain clean work zones, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Apprentice Mentorship & Skill Building: Provide direct hands-on training, technical guidance, and task delegation to apprentice carpenters to build a high-performing field team.
• On-Site Problem Solving: Proactively identify architectural or structural field conflicts and implement creative, technical solutions to maintain project schedules and budgets.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required

• Industry Tenure: Minimum 5 years of dedicated carpentry and general construction experience, with proven success executing high-end custom residential builds from start to finish.
• Blueprint & Layout Mastery: Advanced proficiency in reading architectural drawings, calculating materials, and performing precise structural framing layouts.
• Advanced Trade Skills: High-level mastery of custom cabinetry installation, architectural millwork, rough framing, and interior/exterior finish carpentry.
• Field Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated capability to delegate tasks, manage daily jobsite workflows, and motivate field crews effectively.
• Mobility Credentials: Valid driver license with a clean driving record to operate company-provided field vehicles.

Preferred

• Language Capabilities: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Construction Technology Competency: Familiarity with mobile construction management software (e.g., Buildertrend, Procore) or digital plan readers.
• Safety Credentials: Active OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Earnings: $25.00 to $35.00+ per hour based on custom carpentry experience, paid on a dependable weekly pay cycle.
• Performance & Profit Upside: Project completion bonuses and direct eligibility for company profit-sharing.
• Fleet & Tech Support: Company vehicle provided for work travel, corporate tech package (smartphone/tablet), and company uniforms.
• Health & Future Security: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage (employee coverage options) and corporate retirement savings program.
• Paid Time Off: Earned PTO allocations covering paid company holidays, vacation days, and personal sick leave.
• Professional Investment: Company-paid technical training, career development tracks, and community charity alignment programs.

About Mountaintop Construction Inc.

Mountaintop Construction Inc. is a family-owned general contractor delivering high-quality residential and commercial construction across Northern New Jersey. We operate like a tight-knit family—fostering professional mentorship, recognizing individual impact, and rewarding project efficiency with shared profit bonuses. Learn more about our firm at

Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, trade craftsmanship, and verified field execution records.