Lead Carpenter

ATCON Projects Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCON Projects Ltd is seeking a Lead Carpenter for a full-time, on-site role based in Winnipeg, MB. The role oversees day-to-day carpentry tasks, reading drawings, coordinating framing work, and guiding crew members to ensure projects meet schedule and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong carpentry skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to maintain a safety-focused work environment while mentoring team members in use of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Experience leading framing projects
• Ability to read construction drawings and codes
• Proven ability to mentor carpentry crews
• Strong safety and quality focus

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day carpentry activities on-site in Winnipeg, MB
• Plan tasks, assign duties, and ensure on-time, quality completion
• Coordinate framing and carpentry work with trades and supervisors
• Maintain safety standards and proper use of tools on site

Skills

Carpentry leadership

Reading drawings

Tool safety

Team mentoring

Education

Journeyperson/lead carpenter cert or apprenticeship asset

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company Description

Atcon Projects Ltd is a Manitoba-based construction company specializing in framing projects across the region. The company is committed to quality workmanship, reliable project delivery, and strong relationships with clients and trade partners. Operating in a collaborative environment, Atcon Projects Ltd focuses on safety, professionalism, and quality on every job site. Team members have the opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to the growth of a respected local construction company.

Role Description

The Lead Carpenter is a full-time, on-site role based in Winnipeg, MB. This role oversees day-to-day carpentry activities, including planning work tasks, assigning duties, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and to quality standards. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting drawings, coordinating framing and carpentry work, and guiding team members in the safe and efficient use of hand tools and power tools. The Lead Carpenter monitors site safety, communicates with supervisors and subcontractors, and helps resolve technical and construction issues as they arise. This role requires consistent on-site presence, hands‑on work, and leadership in maintaining a productive, safety‑focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry skills with experience leading construction or framing projects.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools, with an emphasis on safe operation and maintenance.
• Experience in framing, including layout, structural assembly, and installation of walls, floors, and roofs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and building codes.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to mentor and guide carpentry crews and coordinate with other trades.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills, with attention to quality and safety standards.
• Previous experience as a journeyperson or lead carpenter; relevant certification or apprenticeship completion is an asset.
• Physical ability to perform construction tasks, including lifting, standing, and working in varied weather conditions.