Lead Carpenter

John Grace; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company vehicle

Job summary

John Grace Restoration and Construction is seeking a Lead Carpenter to own and restore homes for West Michigan communities. You will deliver high-quality craftsmanship, communicate clearly with homeowners, and lead a small crew daily on job sites.

The role requires 6-8+ years in construction, 2-3 years of leadership, strong time management, and a team-first mindset. Work weeks are typically 40-45 hours with possible peaks; a valid driver’s license and clean record are required.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years in a verifiable construction role.
• 2-3 years of team leadership in construction.
• Ability to work in high-stress, dynamic environments.
• Excellent time management, delegation and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep construction knowledge and job site safety.
• Skilled in framing, trim, cabinets, doors, windows and exterior finishes.
• Drive company vehicle to jobsites and maintain safety on site.
• Communicate technical knowledge clearly to homeowners.
• Coordinate daily with Project Manager to keep projects on track.
• Oversee 2-4 staff and ensure high-quality work.
• Develop carpenters and other team members.
• Typical work week 40-45 hours, peaking up to 50 hours during busy times.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Delegation

Feedback

Tools

Smartphone/Email

Job description

Why John Grace?

Over the last 10+ years, John Grace Restoration and Construction has been West Michigan’s choice for emergency services and restoration repairs following property damage. We are here to help homeowners recover from storm, mold, fire/smoke, water, and flooding damage. Our staff are experts in the insurance claim process. We work in the customers best interest and guide them through the claim process. John Grace staff are highly trained in mitigating loss, scoping/estimating repairs, and ensuring timely and high-quality repair work. While our culture is genuine, fun and passionate, we take our role very seriously because we know how devastating the loss can be to clients. John Grace’s success is the combined efforts of all our employees, and we strive to provide great opportunities for our team to learn and grow.

Purpose of the Lead Carpenter Role:

As a Lead Carpenter you are taking ownership of helping to restore homes for the communities of people we serve. You must provide excellent craftsmanship and outstanding communication to help us achieve our purpose of restoring lives.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has 6-8+ years of on-job experience in a verifiable construction role.
• Has 2-3 years of team leadership in a construction environment.
• Can function in a high stress environment that can change daily.
• Has excellent time management, delegation, and multi-tasking skills.
• Is self-motivated and can work independently and as a team.
• Can provide constructive feedback to team members and is open to receiving feedback to help them grow and learn.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of construction and job site safety.
• Skilled at framing, trim/cabinets/door, windows, exterior finishes, finished carpentry etc.
• Highly skilled in framing and finished carpentry preferred.
• Work on jobsites daily and always maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Drive company vehicle to jobsites- follow all traffic laws.
• Communicate technical knowledge and expectations in a professional/effective manner to homeowners who may be unfamiliar with construction terminology and process.
• Communicate with Project Manager daily to ensure projects are on track.
• Oversee 2-4 staff – ensure high quality of work and set clear expectations.
• Work to develop carpenters and other team members.
• Work week is typically 40-45 hours a week, not expected to exceed 50 hours during busy times.

Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is a very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Candidate for employment must have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.
• Candidate must pass a criminal background check to perform work on insurance related claims.
• Basic knowledge of smartphone/email technology.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Benefits Package- Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company vehicle/Gas card
• Life Insurance
• 401k + Company match after one year of employment
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• EAP- Counseling/Support
• Paid Holidays