Lead Carpenter - Custom Homes (Mentorship, Full-Time)

Crafted Staff; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Crafted Staff in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Lead Hand / Lead Carpenter for custom homebuilding projects. The role is hands-on with leadership responsibilities, coordinating daily tasks and ensuring quality carpentry on site.

You will work directly with the owner, mentoring the team and delivering high-end finishes. This full-time position offers a stable, engaging career with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship in a thriving market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential construction as a carpenter/lead hand.
• Strong framing and finish carpentry skills for high-end homes.
• Experience leading a small crew on-site and coordinating with trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead hands-on carpentry across rough and finish carpentry on residential projects.
• Act as on-site lead hand: plan daily tasks, assign work, and keep crew productive.
• Read plans and specifications to execute framing and finish details accurately.

Skills

Lead Carpenter

Carpentry

Framing

Plan reading

Team leadership

Job description

Crafted Staff in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Lead Hand / Lead Carpenter for custom homebuilding projects. The role is hands-on with leadership responsibilities, coordinating daily tasks and ensuring quality carpentry on site.

You will work directly with the owner, mentoring the team and delivering high-end finishes. This full-time position offers a stable, engaging career with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship in a thriving market.