Remote Technical Carpentry & Production Manager

Expounder Corp.; Manila; Remote; PHP 1,052,000 - 2,103,000; Full time

Job summary

Expounder Corp. is hiring a Technical Carpentry & Production Manager for a fully remote role, overseeing millwork, cabinetry, and woodwork projects while coordinating with the production team remotely.

You will review complex plans, verify site measurements, guide CNC workflows, and manage team communication from drafting through final installation.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in custom carpentry, site measurements, cabinetry installation, and joinery.
• Ability to read, interpret, and redline architectural blueprints and shop drawings.
• Working knowledge of CNC machinery, cutting parameters, toolpath logic, and wood/board production.
• Deep understanding of solid wood, veneers, engineered boards, laminates, and hardware fittings.
• Proven leadership in guiding technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of drawings, cutting lists, joinery details, and exploded views for accuracy and buildability.
• Direct and mentor draftsmen and production staff, resolving bottlenecks and communicating requirements.
• Evaluate site measurements, assembly needs, fitment tolerances, and installation conditions.
• Oversee CNC production workflows, nesting, and material utilization to minimize waste.
• Ensure project deliverables meet millwork specs, material standards, and timelines.

Skills

Field & Site Experience

Technical Plan Reading

CNC Expertise

Material Knowledge

Team Management

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Cabinet Vision

TopSolid

Grasshopper

Job description

• Location: Fully Remote

• Work Schedule: 8 hours per day, Sunday to Thursday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM (CET)

• Work Setup: Full-Time Independent Contractor

• Salary Range: $1,500-$3,000/month(still negotiable depending on portfolio, work samples, experience, and skills)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Technical Carpentry & Production Manager to oversee and manage their technical millwork, cabinetry, and custom woodwork projects. This role will serve as the key technical authority for their production team, bridging practical job-site execution with remote project coordination.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8-10 years of proven hands-on site experience in custom carpentry, cabinetry, installation, and assembly. You will be responsible for reviewing and translating complex technical plans, verifying site measurements, guiding CNC machining workflows, and managing team communication to ensure seamless execution from initial drafting through final installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Oversight & Project Management: Review, audit, and provide technical input on technical drawings, cutting lists, joinery details, and exploded views to ensure accuracy, structural integrity, and buildability

• Team Leadership & Communication: Directly manage and guide technical draftsmen and production staff, resolve technical bottlenecks, and communicate precise requirements across teams

• Site & Installation Coordination: Apply extensive field knowledge to evaluate site measurements, assembly requirements, fitment tolerances, hardware selection, and site installation conditions

• CNC & Manufacturing Integration: Oversee CNC production workflows, nested routing, cutting lists, and material utilization to maintain high precision and minimize waste

• Quality Control: Ensure all project deliverables comply with custom millwork specifications, material standards, and project timeline milestones

Required Qualifications

• Field & Site Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of hands-on experience in custom carpentry, site measurements, cabinetry installation, assembly, and joinery

• Technical Plan Reading: Expert ability to read, interpret, and redline architectural blueprints, shop drawings, and structural details

• CNC Expertise: Working knowledge of CNC machinery, cutting parameters, toolpath logic, and production processes for wood and composite materials

• Material Knowledge: In-depth understanding of solid wood, veneers, engineered boards (MDF, plywood), laminates, hardware fittings, and finishing methods

• Team Management: Demonstrated leadership experience managing and guiding technical teams

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD/CAM software (Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Cabinet Vision, or TopSolid)

• Experience with parametric modeling or automation tools (e.g., Grasshopper)

• Knowledge of metal fabrication, integrated lighting, or hybrid material joinery