0158 - Lead Hand / Lead Carpenter – Residential Construction

Crafted Staff; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Crafted Staff in Shreveport, LA is seeking a hands-on Lead Hand / Lead Carpenter for custom home projects. You will coordinate day-to-day field work, lead a small crew, and ensure framing and finish carpentry meet high standards on residential builds.

This full-time role offers mentorship from the owner, stable work on quality custom homes, and competitive compensation in the $50k–$55k range plus benefits such as dental, health, vision, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential construction as a carpenter, lead carpenter, or lead hand.
• Strong knowledge of framing and finish carpentry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small crew on-site.
• Ability to read plans, take measurements, and execute work with accuracy.
• Strong jobsite judgment: proactive problem-solving and quality mindset.
• Reliable, professional communication and ability to work with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead hands-on carpentry work across rough and finish carpentry on residential projects.
• Act as the on-site lead hand for carpentry activities: plan daily tasks, assign work, and keep the crew aligned with priorities.
• Read and work from residential plans and specifications to execute framing and finish details.
• Complete and oversee carpentry scopes such as framing, blocking, trim/finish work, and punch-list carpentry.
• Coordinate day-to-day with subcontractors and other trades to keep workflow moving.
• Maintain jobsite organization, material staging, and inventory awareness.
• Support quality control by catching issues early and protecting finished work.
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety practices and a clean work environment.
• Communicate progress and field needs clearly to owner/project leadership.

Skills

Residential carpentry

Framing & finish carpentry

Crew leadership

Plans reading

Jobsite judgment

Professional communication

Job description

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Job description:

Lead Hand / Lead Carpenter – Residential Construction (Custom Homes)

Location: Shreveport, LA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $50-55,000/year

About the Company: We are partnering with a leading residential construction company in Shreveport with 25+ years of excellence and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality custom homes. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the owner and be part of a team known for craftsmanship, professionalism, and homes that clients truly love.

Position Overview

We’re hiring a Lead Hand / Lead Carpenter to take a hands‑on leadership role on custom homebuilding projects. This position is ideal for an experienced residential carpenter who can lead by example in the field—coordinating day‑to‑day work, maintaining jobsite organization, and ensuring rough and finish carpentry is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard.

You’ll be a key on‑site leader supporting quality, schedule, and smooth coordination with other trades—while still working with tools and completing carpentry work yourself.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Join an established, highly respected custom home builder with deep roots in the Shreveport market.
• Work directly under the owner with real mentorship and visibility into high‑end residential construction.
• Lead the craftsmanship on‑site—your work will be seen in the final product every day.
• Stable, full‑time role with competitive pay for a true working lead.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Perform and lead hands‑on carpentry work across rough carpentry and finish carpentry on residential construction projects.
• Act as the on‑site lead hand for carpentry activities: plan daily tasks, assign work, and keep the crew productive and aligned with priorities.
• Read and work from residential plans and specifications to execute framing and finish details accurately.
• Complete and oversee carpentry scopes such as framing, blocking, trim/finish work, punch‑list carpentry, and jobsite problem‑solving as issues arise.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day with subcontractors and other trades to keep workflow moving and prevent rework (drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Maintain jobsite organization, material staging, and basic inventory awareness to reduce downtime.
• Support quality control by catching issues early, protecting finished work, and ensuring clean, professional results.
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety practices, tool safety, and a clean work environment.
• Communicate progress, constraints, and field needs clearly to the owner and/or project leadership.

What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

• Proven experience in residential construction as a carpenter, lead carpenter, or lead hand (custom homes strongly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of framing and finish carpentry, with the ability to produce high‑quality work consistently.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small crew on‑site—training, task assignment, and accountability.
• Ability to read plans, take measurements, and execute work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong jobsite judgment: proactive problem‑solving, quality mindset, and the ability to keep work moving.
• Reliable, professional communication and the ability to work closely with ownership.

What We Offer

• Full‑time role.
• Direct mentorship and support from the owner.
• Consistent work on top‑quality custom home projects in the Shreveport area.
• A company culture focused on craftsmanship, teamwork, and building homes the right way.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a hands‑on Lead Carpenter / Lead Hand who takes pride in residential craftsmanship and wants to lead work on high‑quality custom homes in Shreveport, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person