Lead Carpenter & Field Foreman for Luxury Homes

The Contractor Consultants; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Company vehicle and fuel card

Mobile tech package (phone/tablet)

Paid time off

Job summary

Odd Fellows Contracting in Williamston, MI seeks a hands-on Project Foreman to lead field operations for premium residential design-build projects. You will execute master carpentry, manage carpenters and trade partners, and maintain our no-surprises process while protecting schedule and budget.

You will serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, coordinate with design and production teams, and drive safety, quality, and cost-control across the jobsite.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of proven experience operating as a working foreman, lead carpenter, or project manager in the residential remodeling sector.
• Advanced, hands-on mastery of residential remodeling trades, including framing, custom trim, cabinetry, and general remodeling assemblies.
• Strong digital proficiency with the ability to confidently utilize mobile project management applications (experience with 123Worx or similar scheduling apps is a plus).
• Superior communication skills with a track record of successfully managing client relationships, resolving concerns, and leading small field teams.

Responsibilities

• Field Production & Safety Leadership: Actively manage all on-site field activities—working directly on the tools while supervising carpenters, helpers, and trade partners to guarantee master-level quality, project accuracy, and strict safety compliance.
• Client Experience & Communication: Serve as the primary, daily 'point person' for client communication, keeping homeowners fully informed, installing job signage, and securing signed Customer Satisfaction and Punch List Reports.
• Logistics & Material Control: Audit material delivery logs, inspect incoming supplies, coordinate with the Logistics Coordinator for special orders, and promptly pull unused inventory from the site to minimize waste and optimize project costs.
• Project Documentation & Tech Integration: Leverage 123Worx project management software to log comprehensive daily activities, track time card labor codes, manage file inventory checklists, and coordinate change orders.
• Schedule & Subcontractor Coordination: Maintain smooth transitions between project phases by checking site constructability and proactively preparing the jobsite for incoming trade partners and inspectors.
• Design & Production Collaboration: Participate actively in design/production meetings, perform precision field measurements to ensure product fit, and collaborate with Designers and the Production Manager to adapt the Scope of Work (SOW) to real-world site conditions.

Skills

Field leadership

Client communication

Safety leadership

Scheduling apps

Reading prints

Team supervision

Education

OSHA certifications

Construction management training

Tools

123Worx

Job description

Odd Fellows Contracting in Williamston, MI seeks a hands-on Project Foreman to lead field operations for premium residential design-build projects. You will execute master carpentry, manage carpenters and trade partners, and maintain our no-surprises process while protecting schedule and budget.

You will serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, coordinate with design and production teams, and drive safety, quality, and cost-control across the jobsite.