Lead Carpenter

HireBus Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady year-round work

PTO

Paid holidays

Company phone allowance

Tool allowance

Growth path into Project Manager

High-end residential remodeling

Job summary

Innovex Renovations in Asheville, NC is seeking a Lead Carpenter/Working Foreman to manage high-end residential remodels with ownership and professionalism. You will lead a small crew, read plans, and ensure strict quality on occupied homes.

The role emphasizes craftsmanship, accountability, and a clear growth path, with pay between $32 and $42 per hour and a W-2 employment type.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of carpentry or residential remodeling experience.
• Strong layout, framing, and finish carpentry skills.
• Ability to read plans and think ahead.
• Experience leading other tradespeople or carpenters.
• Professional communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Personal hand tools.
• Clean, organized, detail-oriented work habits.
• Ability to work in occupied homes with respect and professionalism.
• A calm, accountable, solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry on kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home renovations.
• Lead and support a small crew of 1–3 people.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and project details.
• Handle layout, framing, trim, finish carpentry, and problem solving in the field.
• Communicate respectfully with homeowners, team members, and project leadership.
• Keep job sites clean, safe, organized, and professional.
• Identify issues early and help solve them without drama.
• Hold yourself and others accountable to quality standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Residential remodeling

Team leadership

Reading plans

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Are you a high-level lead carpenter who’s tired of carrying a team that doesn’t seem to give a damn? Innovex Renovations may be the next step you have been looking for.

Identity

• If you are someone who takes pride in doing things the right way, not the fastest sloppy way, this role is built for you.

• We are looking for a Lead Carpenter / Working Foreman who can run high-end residential remodeling projects with skill, ownership, and professionalism. You do not need to be perfect, but you do need to care. You need to think like a leader, communicate clearly, solve problems calmly, and hold the line on quality.

• You are the kind of person who notices when a site is messy, when a wall is out of plumb, when a detail needs to be clarified, or when a younger carpenter needs coaching instead of criticism.

• You do not wait around for someone else to own the outcome. You take responsibility.

Environment

• At Innovex Renovations, we work on high-end residential remodels: kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home renovations throughout Asheville NC and the surrounding area.

• This is not production work. This is detailed remodeling where homeowners expect professionalism, clean sites, respectful communication, and strong execution.

• Your day may include laying out framing, installing trim, coordinating materials, leading one to three team members, walking a homeowner through a question, solving a field condition, reading plans, or making sure the site is ready for the next trade.

• You will work around people who care about craftsmanship, accountability, and getting better. We expect clean job sites, organized communication, and professional conduct in occupied homes.

• This is a working leadership role. You will have tools on, but you will also be expected to lead.

Why You

We promise you:

• You will be surrounded by higher standards.

• We care about quality, cleanliness, communication, and doing what we said we would do.

• You will have a real path to grow.

For the right person, this role can grow into a Project Manager position with more responsibility, leadership, and earning potential.

• You will be treated like a professional.

You bring serious skill and ownership to the table. We will respect that, support it, and expect you to keep raising the bar.

Role Details

Position: Lead Carpenter / Working Foreman
Company: Innovex Renovations
Location: Asheville NC and surrounding areas
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime
Pay: $32–$42/hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: W-2

Benefits and perks include:

• Steady, year-round work.

• PTO.

• Paid holidays.

• Company phone allowance.

• Tool allowance.

• Growth path into Project Manager.

• High-end residential remodeling projects.

• Professional team environment with clear standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry on kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home renovations.

• Lead and support a small crew of 1–3 people.

• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and project details.

• Handle layout, framing, trim, finish carpentry, and problem solving in the field.

• Communicate respectfully with homeowners, team members, and project leadership.

• Keep job sites clean, safe, organized, and professional.

• Identify issues early and help solve them without drama.

• Hold yourself and others accountable to quality standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of carpentry or residential remodeling experience.

• Strong layout, framing, and finish carpentry skills.

• Ability to read plans and think ahead.

• Experience leading other tradespeople or carpenters.

• Professional communication skills.

• Reliable transportation.

• Personal hand tools.

• Clean, organized, detail-oriented work habits.

• Ability to work in occupied homes with respect and professionalism.

• A calm, accountable, solution-focused mindset.

Benefits:

• On-the-job training

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance