Cabinet & Trim Carpenter

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.; Clifton (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Sun Design University training

Job summary

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists seeks an experienced Cabinet & Trim Carpenter to join our Production team in Northern Virginia. This finish-carpentry role requires hands-on expertise installing cabinets, crown molding, and related trim with precision.

We offer steady, full-time work with competitive hourly pay and opportunities to mentor others on complex builds, while traveling to job sites across VA, MD, and DC as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trim carpentry experience.
• 5+ years of remodeling experience.
• 5+ years of cabinet installation experience.
• Own tools and know how to use them.
• Sharp eye for detail — level, plumb, and square.

Responsibilities

• Install all types of cabinetry — base, wall, vanity, utility, oven, built-ins, stacks, and more.
• Install toe kicks, fillers, and crown molding; adjust doors, level, shim, and install hardware with precision.
• Complete full kitchen and bath installations as directed by the Project Manager or Lead Carpenter.
• Assist with job walk-throughs, material take-offs, and scheduling deliveries.
• Verify material deliveries for accuracy before signing off.
• Read layouts and drawings, and problem-solve fit issues on the fly.
• Take on other carpentry work as needed — light framing, flooring, drywall, demo.
• Coordinate with other trades on-site so everyone’s work stays on schedule.
• Help train and mentor other carpenters on the crew.
• Keep jobsites clean, organized, and safe.
• Log project photos and daily updates in BuilderTrend.

Skills

Cabinet & Trim carpentry

Remodeling experience

Cabinet installation

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Customer service

Independent learner

Driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Cabinet & Trim Carpenter — Sun Design Remodeling Specialists

Pay: $37–$46/hour, based on experience

Full-time | Senior-level | Monday–Friday, steady year-round work

Sun Design has been remodeling homes across Northern Virginia since 1988 — 38 years and still growing. We're an award-winning design-build firm (NARI, Chrysalis, Inc. 5000) known for high-end residential work, and we're looking for an experienced Cabinet & Trim Carpenter to join our Production team.

This is a finish-carpentry role for someone who's genuinely good with their hands and their eyes — someone who can hang a run of cabinets dead level on the first try, cut crown that closes tight in an out-of-square corner, and make a client's kitchen look like it belongs in a magazine.

What You'll Do:

• Install all types of cabinetry — base, wall, vanity, utility, oven, built-ins, stacks, and more
• Install toe kicks, fillers, and crown molding of various styles; adjust doors, level, shim, and install hardware with precision
• Complete full kitchen and bath installations as directed by the Project Manager or Lead Carpenter
• Assist with job walk-throughs, material take-offs, and scheduling deliveries
• Verify material deliveries for accuracy before signing off
• Read layouts and drawings, and problem-solve fit issues on the fly
• Take on other carpentry work as needed — light framing, flooring, drywall, demo
• Coordinate with other trades on-site so everyone's work stays on schedule
• Help train and mentor other carpenters on the crew
• Keep jobsites clean, organized, and safe
• Log project photos and daily updates in our project management software (BuilderTrend)

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of trim carpentry experience
• 5+ years of remodeling experience
• 5+ years of cabinet installation experience
• Own tools and know how to use them — power tools and hand, and know which one the job calls for
• Sharp eye for detail — level, plumb, and square aren't optional
• Strong work ethic; honest, punctual, and dependable
• Excellent customer service — comfortable working in occupied, high-end homes
• Able to work well independently and as part of a crew
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to jobsites across VA, MD & DC

Why Cabinet & Trim Carpenters Choose Sun Design:

We're guided by six core values: Truth, Fun, Charity, Exceptional Experience, Financial Wisdom, and Growth of the Individual. In practice, that means:

• Competitive pay based on skills and experience ($37–$46/hr)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance — for you and your family
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and time off
• Paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• Bonus opportunities
• Real training through Sun Design University — we invest in your skills
• Open-book financials — see how the business actually runs
• A supportive, team-first culture — not a revolving door of temp crews
• Real room to grow — take on more complex builds and mentor others as you advance

We've been remodeling homes in the DMV for almost four decades because we do it right.