Lead Carpenter/Carpentry Crew

Lead Carpenter Nelson Builders Holland, Michigan, United States

About this position Lead Carpenter Wanted – Local Remodeling Company

Are you a hands‑on carpenter who thrives on running a tight, well‑organized job site? We're a local remodeling company looking to add a Lead Carpenter to our team — someone who takes real pride in their craft and enjoys steering residential remodeling projects from the ground up.

You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day rhythm of the job site: hands‑on carpentry work, coordinating the flow of each project, and keeping things moving from first day to final walkthrough. If you take pride in doing things right the first time, enjoy mentoring the people around you, and want to work somewhere that invests in both its people and its projects, we want to talk to you.

Compensation: $32 - $37 hourly

Handle daily hands‑on carpentry — framing, trim, cabinetry, and installations

Set the tone on‑site by working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the crew

Run residential remodeling projects from kickoff to completion

Keep daily job site activities organized while staying hands‑on yourself

Guide and support crew members and trade partners throughout the project

Keep projects on schedule and address delays before they become problems

Stay in regular contact with the production manager and office team

Hold the work to company quality standards and client expectations

Solve on‑site problems quickly and practically as they arise

Keep the job site clean, safe, and well‑organized

Help plan, pick up, and organize materials on‑site

Keep all work aligned with local building codes and safety requirements

Qualifications: 3+ years in residential carpentry or remodeling

Skilled in both rough and finish carpentry

Able to balance hands‑on work with light on‑site leadership

Some experience leading or mentoring others on a job site

Working knowledge of job site safety practices

We strive to produce excellent work for clients with good communication all along the way. Our benefits package includes health and dental insurance, a matching Simple IRA after 6 months, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays