Lead Carpenter

Vance Airscoop; Normandy Park (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Salary based on experience

Vacation/Sick with rollover

Holidays paid

Discretionary Bonus

Monthly allowance for Medical/Dental/V

Vision/HAS or Flex Spending

Monthly gas allowance

Company Phone/Tablet/Computer

Job summary

NOR Design and Construction in Normandy Park, WA, is seeking a Lead Carpenter with a strong residential construction background. The role combines hands-on carpentry with leadership of on-site teams, budget awareness, safety, and delivering top-quality results for clients.

You will oversee daily site production, coordinate schedules, manage subcontractors, and support the design team with construction methods and cost-saving options.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction and high quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to supervise trades, schedule work, and maintain safety.
• Willingness to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Must live within 30 miles of Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily job site production on residential remodeling projects.
• Coordinate project schedules and supervise trade professionals.
• Maintain a tidy, safe workspace and ensure client satisfaction.
• Assist design team with methods, cost-saving options.
• Manage procurement, materials, and inspections coordination.
• Hire and manage Assistant Carpenters as approved.

Skills

Residential construction

Supervisory experience

Framing & finish carpentry

CAD basics

MS Office

Budgeting

Procurement

Project scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

• Title Lead Carpenter
• Job type Full-time employee
• Location(s) 17837 1st Avenue South, Suite #546, Normandy Park, WA 98148
• Overview We seek a leader with a strong background in residential construction who is also passionate about safety, organization, cleanliness, schedules, budgets, teaching, and delivering an exceptional quality experience for clients.

Core Responsibilities

The Lead Carpenter at NOR Design and Construction oversees the daily job site production of residential remodeling projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. This hands‑on role involves managing our trade professionals, coordinating project schedules, solving obstacles, and performing skilled carpentry and standard construction tasks, all while maintaining a tidy and safe workspace for both the client and the workers.

• Team Player but also highly motivated when working independently
• Attention to detail – see something questionable, say something before it is too late
• Obsession with having a clean and organized job site – always
• Time management skills
• Provide support to the design team as needed, i.e., construction methods and best practices and cost‑saving alternatives…
• Be familiar with the project scope of any given job site
• Manage / Oversee subcontractors on job sites, provide support as needed, inspect and approval of work completed, and ensure they are keeping a clean and safe workspace
• Project Demo and disposal
• Setup and take down of proper dust and floor protection at the start of the project and maintained throughout the project
• General framing and structural changes
• Cabinet and trim/molding Install
• Door and Window install
• Interior finish trim/molding/casing work
• Basic flooring installation/repair
• General handyman maintenance and repairs for existing and new customers
• Assist in hiring and managing future Assistant Carpenters as approved by owners.
• Project scheduling and construction timeline estimation
• Project budgeting support for raw materials required for projects
• Material pickup/delivery, within reason
• Oversight with city inspectors to ensure no project delays with inspections
• Support with defining cost savings on projects and procedures per project and with company best practices
• Basic Procurement duties include inspecting packages/items as they are received. Verify model numbers and quantities received against what was ordered. Maintain client inventory prior to installation.
• Company Asset and supply management. Ensure we have what we need, not what we don’t.

General Qualifications

Expectations:

• Personal, approachable, and with excellent communication skills.
• Keeps calm, cool, concise communication, both verbal and written
• Can communicate via in-person with clients and is proficient with group phone text and emails
• Tools for the job, keeping them in good working order
• Construction-appropriate, reliable transportation
• Clean driving record with proof of insurance
• Able to pass required pre-employment screenings, including criminal background, MVR, and drug screenings
• Able to perform physical exertion including carrying, climbing, crawling, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, hauling, and lifting as much as 100lbs
• Familiar with and maintain current OSHA and L&I safety requirements
• Willingness to obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR Cert.
• Must live within 30 miles radius of Seattle

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience of hands‑on Residential construction with advanced carpentry skills and prior supervisory experience
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in framing windows, doors, siding, cabinetry and finish carpentry
• Ability to comprehend basic CAD construction documents (floor plans, elevations, & sections)
• Microsoft Office Products: Office, Excel, Word, Teams, and Sharepoint
• Willingness to learn other project planning apps or software

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive Compensation,
• Salary based on overall experience and skills (include salary request with resume)
• Vacation/Sick with rollover, accumulates based on hours worked
• Holidays paid
• Discretionary Bonus based on the performance of the business and contributions to the success of the business
• Monthly allowance to cover: Medical/Dental/Vision/Basic Life/HAS or Flex Spending accounts
• Monthly gas allowance
• Company Phone/Tablet/Computer as necessary for the job
• Schedule (typical office hours):
• Monday – Friday
• Hours can flex pending on project scope and location requirements 7am- 5 pm

EEO Statement, Wa State

NOR Design and Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications, sex, pregnancy, identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or another covered veteran status, participation in eeo-protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one of the foregoing.

NOR Design and Construction also supports the Washington State ‘at-will employment’ following all L&I rules.A 90-day probation period is standard for all potential employees so that we may assess your skills and work habits to ensure a good fit for both NOR Design and the potential employee.

We work hard but strive for a work/life balance. We love what we do, the experience we provide, and the finished product our clients receive. We strongly believe this passion sets us apart from other design-build companies. If you enjoy working in a dynamic role and thrive on challenges while offering clients a unique experience, we’d love to talk to you.