Lead Carpenter

Spyglass Home Builders LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Bonuses

Fuel stipend

Tool stipend

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Spyglass Home Builders is hiring a Lead Carpenter in the Seattle area, offering a hands-on lead role with a family‑like culture. The team focuses on custom homes and high‑end remodels, and the role emphasizes leading by example, keeping jobs moving, and maintaining safety and quality.

You’ll work directly with the crew, plan ahead, and help set the standard for craftsmanship and organization while earning tiered pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years carpentry experience, including 2 years as lead
• Reliable truck or van
• Full complement of professional tools
• Ability to lift at least 80 pounds
• Three professional references
• Ability to pass a short carpentry knowledge test
• Dependability and clear communication

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on role: work alongside the crew, plan ahead, and help set the standard for craftsmanship, organization, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dependability

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

Lead Carpenter

Your next chapter: exceptional homes, a crew you can lead, and a company that treats you like family.

Swipe for pay, benefits, and what we’re looking for.

Spyglass Home Builders is hiring a LEAD CARPENTER in the Seattle area. We’re a small, family-run business specializing in custom homes and high-end remodels, and we treat our employees like family members.

If you take pride in your craft, lead by example, and know how to keep a job moving, we’d like to meet you.

PAY + BENEFITS

$35–$50/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Merit-based bonuses
• Fuel compensation
• $1,000 annual tool stipend
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation

What You Bring

• At least 6 years of carpentry experience, including 2 years as a lead
• A reliable truck or van
• A full complement of professional tools
• Ability to lift at least 80 pounds
• Three strong professional references
• Ability to pass a short carpentry knowledge test
• Dependability, clear communication, and pride in doing the job right

This is a hands‑on lead role: work alongside the crew, plan ahead, and help set the standard for craftsmanship, organization, and safety.

Interested? DM us with your name, a brief summary of your experience, and your availability to start. We’ll follow up for your resume and three professional references. Photos of work you’re proud of are welcome, too.

Signing bonus after 90 days!

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