Finish Carpenter

Harrell Remodeling; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrell Design + Build, a leading Residential Design + Build company, is seeking skilled Finish Carpenters to join their employee-owned team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong background in various construction disciplines, including framing and cabinet installation, ensuring high-quality results on diverse remodeling projects ranging from kitchens to whole-house constructions. The role offers the opportunity to lead site operations and mentor junior carpenters within a collaborative and award-winning company culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on construction experience necessary for remodeling projects.
• Experience supervising subcontractors and coordinating trade specialists.
• Ability to read plans, contracts, and specifications necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce remodeling projects on time and on budget with high quality.
• Lead on-site work and mentor support carpenters.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, and architects.

Skills

Construction experience

Framing

Cabinet Installation

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Building Codes

Tools

Construction scheduling software

Job description

Do you enjoy building and remodeling homes? Are you skilled in rough framing and finished carpentry with high standards and a critical eye toward quality? Can you work on your own or part of a team, including with project managers, designers and architects, along support carpenters and subcontractors? Would you be interested in joining an Employee-Owned Company where you share in the rewards of the company’s success? If you can produce Kitchens and Baths, Additions, and Whole House remodeling projects ranging from $100K to $2M – on time and on budget – we’d like to talk with you! We’re Harrell Design + Build.

We’re looking for skilled carpenters with the following skills:

• Hands-on construction experience and skills necessary to produce remodeling projects according to plan, on time and on budget, with a high standard of quality.
• Broad range of proven construction experience in the following: Demolition, Framing, Cabinet Installation, Trims and Moldings, Installation of Hardware and Fixtures, Installation of Windows, etc.
• Experience and maturity to supervise and coordinate the work of Sub-Contractors and Trade Specialists working on your assigned jobs.
• Demonstrates the necessary characteristics to be the on-site leader of the project (such as being organized, proactive, professional, supportive, composed, and on time, mentoring support carpenters).
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills: verbal, documents, email, and text.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and accounting software is a plus.
• Practical knowledge of and adherence to Building Codes.
• Ability to read and understand plans, contracts and specifications.
• Hiring Finish Carpenter at various levels depending on candidate's years of experience.
• Hiring for Lead Carpenters
• Hiring Temp to Hire for Support Carpenters

Company: Harrell Design + Build is the leading full-service Residential Design + Build company working on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. We are known for our award-winning designs, excellent construction crews and artisanship, our Employee-Owned company and culture, and a proven business process with 35+ years in business.