Lead Carpenter: Build, Lead & Elevate Projects

Mel Trotter; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mel Trotter in Grand Rapids is seeking a capable Carpenter to lead framing and finish work on residential and light commercial projects. You’ll guide crews, read blueprints, and keep sites safe and on schedule.

You’ll balance hands-on carpentry with mentoring, ensure quality from first cut to final touch-ups, and collaborate with stakeholders to remove roadblocks while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on carpentry experience.
• Experience running job sites or leading crews.
• Strong blueprint reading, layout, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead carpentry crews and coordinate day-to-day site progress
• Read blueprints, complete layout, and solve field issues quickly
• Deliver high-quality framing/finish work while maintaining jobsite safety and standards
• Model professionalism, punctuality, and strong jobsite communication

Skills

Carpentry experience

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Job description

Mel Trotter in Grand Rapids is seeking a capable Carpenter to lead framing and finish work on residential and light commercial projects. You’ll guide crews, read blueprints, and keep sites safe and on schedule.

You’ll balance hands-on carpentry with mentoring, ensure quality from first cut to final touch-ups, and collaborate with stakeholders to remove roadblocks while maintaining high professional standards.