Lead Carpenter

MAKA HOMES INCORPORATED; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MAKA HOMES INCORPORATED in Orland Park, IL is seeking a Lead Carpenter to manage on-site remodels and new construction. This full-time, hybrid role involves coordinating carpentry tasks, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality and safety on every project.

Some planning work can be done from home; you will mentor other carpenters, order materials, and liaise with clients and project managers to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry skills with experience across residential construction and remodeling projects.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Hands-on experience with framing, including walls, floors, roofs, and structural components.
• Skill in finish carpentry, such as trim work, cabinetry installation, doors, windows, and detailed interior finishes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and building specifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading crews, delegating tasks, and coordinating work on active job sites.
• Knowledge of local building codes, safety regulations, and best practices in construction.
• Reliable transportation to Orland Park, IL job sites and ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
• Several years of professional carpentry experience; supervisory or lead experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee carpentry work on remodels and new construction.
• Lead framing and finish carpentry tasks.
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Interpret blueprints and plans.
• Help schedule labor and materials.
• Mentor other carpenters.
• Troubleshoot site issues.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Ensure job sites are clean, organized, and compliant with building codes.

Skills

Carpentry

Leadership

Blueprints

Time management

Safety

Communication

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING | FULL-TIME | ORLAND PARK, IL

$70,000-$90,000 per year | Based on experience and qualifications

Lead hands-on carpentry and daily crew activities to deliver exceptional kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling projects.

Company Description

MAKA HOMES INCORPORATED is a construction and remodeling company based in Orland Park, Illinois, serving residential and light commercial clients in the surrounding area. The company focuses on quality craftsmanship, reliable project delivery, and clear communication with homeowners and partners. MAKA HOMES manages projects ranging from renovations and additions to custom builds, emphasizing attention to detail and safety on every job. Team members work closely together on site and remotely to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Role Description

The Lead Carpenter role is a full-time, hybrid position based in Orland Park, IL, with the ability to complete some planning and coordination work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing carpentry work on remodels and new construction, leading framing and finish carpentry tasks, and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards. The Lead Carpenter will coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and clients, interpret blueprints and plans, and help schedule labor and materials. The role involves mentoring other carpenters, troubleshooting site issues, maintaining tools and equipment, and ensuring job sites are clean, organized, and compliant with building codes.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry skills with experience across residential construction and remodeling projects.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Hands-on experience with framing, including walls, floors, roofs, and structural components.
• Skill in finish carpentry, such as trim work, cabinetry installation, doors, windows, and detailed interior finishes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and building specifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading crews, delegating tasks, and coordinating work on active job sites.
• Knowledge of local building codes, safety regulations, and best practices in construction.
• Reliable transportation to Orland Park, IL job sites and ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
• Several years of professional carpentry experience; supervisory or lead experience is preferred.