Cabinet & Trim Carpenter

Sundesigninc; Virginia; On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Training program

Open-book policy

Team culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc. is seeking a Cabinet & Trim Carpenter for Clifton, VA. This full-time, senior-level role offers a contract-friendly schedule Monday–Friday and steady year-round work, with pay of $37–$46/hour based on experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trim carpentry, remodeling, and cabinet installation, owns tools, and excels at precise, level installations in high-end homes. Travel to VA/MD/DC may be required.

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 level, plumb and square.
• Strong work ethic; punctual and dependable.
• Excellent customer service in occupied high-end homes.
• Able to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to VA/MD/DC.

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 and 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 solve fit issues on the fly.
• Take on other carpentry work as needed — light framing, flooring, drywall, demo.
• Coordinate with other trades on-site to keep 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

Trim carpentry

Remodeling

Cabinet installation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Punctual

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc. Cabinet & Trim Carpenter Clifton, VA Full time

This is a finish‑carpentry role for someone who's genuinely good with their hands and their eyes

Sun Design, an architectural design‑build remodeler, has been transforming homes in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area since 1988. Sun’s sparkling reputation has been built on reinventing homes through the creative use of light and space, working closely with clients, with minimal impact on busy lives. Our ultimate goal is to create spaces that are not only award‑winning in their beauty, but that dramatically enhance the quality of life today and in the years to come.

Description

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:

• 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.

Ready to put your finish‑carpentry skills to work on high‑end homes?