Lead Carpenter

Job Description

Are you an experienced Lead Carpenter looking for a company where your craftsmanship is respected, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported?

Do you want to join a team that values integrity, precision, and a legacy of qualityand actually lives those values every day?

At R&R Build & Design, were looking for a Lead Carpenter who takes pride in their work, thrives in a leadership role, and brings both technical skill and professionalism to the job site. If you're looking for meaningful work with a tight-knit crew, keep reading.

About Us

Were an award-winning, family-owned residential construction company known for delivering exceptional, lasting craftsmanship across every project we take on. Our mission is simple: to leave behind a legacy of quality through every home we touch.

Our core values arent just wordstheyre how we operate, hire, and grow:

Integrity

Innovation

Quality

People

Legacy

We believe that when you invest in great people, great work follows. From top-tier tools and reliable support to growth opportunities and a strong, respectful culture, were here to help you thrive. Learn more at

What Youll Do

As our Lead Carpenter, you'll be responsible for managing job sites, executing advanced carpentry tasks, collaborating with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to the highest standards. Youll be a hands-on leader who sets the tone for craftsmanship, communication, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Perform expert-level rough and finish carpentry with minimal oversight

Lead, delegate, and support daily work across the crew

Coordinate with clients and subcontractors to align on schedules, selections, and expectations

Identify and manage change orders; ensure proper documentation

Track costs and verify accuracy against estimates

Use BuilderTrend to maintain daily logs, update To-Dos, and share project progress

Schedule inspections, deliveries, dumpsters, and equipment as needed

Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents with precision

Ensure layout accuracy, framing quality, and finish readiness

Install cabinetry, trim, windows, doors, and built-ins with exceptional craftsmanship precision

Perform light drywall, painting, mechanical, and plumbing repairs as needed

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site

Implement dust control and prep each phase of construction

Support teammates on additional projects as needed

Complete punch list and warranty items with professionalism and care

What Were Looking For

7+ years of hands-on carpentry experience

3+ years in a leadership, project management, or site supervisor role

Strong command of both rough and finish carpentry

Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills

Experience with construction management software (BuilderTrend experience is a plus!)

Ability to read, interpret, and sketch construction documents

Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license with a clean record

Physically able to lift 75+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in crawl spaces

Professional appearance, positive attitude, and team-first mindset

Smartphone proficiency for using job management apps

Commitment to a consistent 40+ hour work week

What We Offer

Total Compensation: $60,000 $80,000/year (includes base salary and performance bonuses)

10 paid vacation days

5 paid holidays

Simple IRA with 3% company match

Company work van & power tools provided

Employee-funded life insurance program

How to Apply

Submit an updated resume

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step, you will get instructions from Cathy Raver within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.

R&R Build & Design provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, R&R Build & Design complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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