Lead Carpenter

Hill Top Craftsmen; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Bonus opportunities

Career growth into leadership roles

Job summary

Hill Top Craftsmen LLC in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter who will lead a residential crew, handle framing, additions, remodels, and other carpentry work, while staying hands-on.

This role emphasizes mentoring less experienced carpenters, reading blueprints, ensuring safety and quality, coordinating with subcontractors, and delivering projects on schedule with strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on residential construction experience.
• Experience leading crews as a Lead Carpenter, Crew Lead, Foreman, or similar field leadership role.
• Ability to read blueprints and translate plans into efficient field execution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Experience using construction technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews on residential projects including framing, additions, remodels, and other carpentry work.
• Read plans, complete layouts, and ensure field execution.
• Coordinate daily activities to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized job sites.
• Mentor less experienced carpenters and promote teamwork.
• Communicate progress to company leadership.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Quality craftsmanship

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Buildertrend

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Lead Carpenter
Hill Top Craftsmen LLC
Spokane, WA | Full-Time | $29-$34/hour

Build Quality. Lead by Example.

Hill Top Craftsmen is looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter who takes pride in producing exceptional work while leading a crew in the field. If you're an accomplished carpenter with strong framing experience, whether it's commercial or residential, and enjoy mentoring others while staying hands-on, we'd love to meet you.

This isn't a management role where you spend the day behind a desk. You'll work alongside your crew, oversee daily construction activities, and help ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the high standards our clients expect.

What You'll Do

As our Lead Carpenter, you'll:

• Lead crews on residential construction projects, including framing, additions, remodels, and other carpentry work.
• Work alongside your team while setting the pace for productivity and craftsmanship.
• Read construction plans, complete layouts, and ensure accurate field execution.
• Coordinate daily work activities to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and project leadership as needed.
• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact quality or schedule.
• Communicate project progress and site updates to company leadership.
• Mentor less experienced carpenters while promoting accountability and teamwork.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be a strong fit if you have:

• 5+ years of hands-on residential construction experience with a strong carpentry and framing background.
• Experience leading crews as a Lead Carpenter, Crew Lead, Foreman, or similar field leadership role.
• The ability to read blueprints and translate plans into efficient field execution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using construction technology such as Buildertrend, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with both team members and clients when needed.
• A dependable work ethic and a commitment to leading by example.

What Success Looks Like

Our most successful Lead Carpenters:

• Deliver high-quality craftsmanship with minimal rework.
• Keep projects organized, productive, and on schedule.
• Build crews that work efficiently and support one another.
• Identify issues early and solve problems proactively.
• Earn the trust of clients, teammates, and company leadership through consistent execution.

Why Join Hill Top Craftsmen?

• Steady pipeline of residential construction projects throughout Spokane and the surrounding areas.
• Opportunity to lead projects while remaining hands‑on in the field.
• Direct access to company leadership where your ideas and experience are valued.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities.
• Long‑term career growth into higher field leadership positions.

Hill Top Craftsmen is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an outstanding team of skilled professionals.