Lead Carpenter - Luxury Custom Homes & Millwork

Trueline; Tennessee; On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

10 days PTO to start

7 paid holidays

Field-based position with tech/tools

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Lead Carpenter for luxury custom homes and high-end remodels in Southwest Michigan. This hands-on role demands expert craftsmanship, the ability to read drawings, and leadership of field teams while staying actively engaged on site.

You will own complex carpentry, coordinate with project managers and trades, and ensure top-notch finishes in occupied homes and luxury projects along the Lake Michigan corridor.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on residential carpentry experience.
• Experience on custom homes and high-end renovations.
• Advanced carpentry skills for independent execution.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, materials, and building practices.
• Ability to read and work from architectural drawings, plans, details, and specifications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a genuine commitment to craftsmanship.
• Ability to recognize issues before simply proceeding with the work.
• Strong layout, measurement, problem-solving, and field troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to plan and execute your own work without constant supervision.
• Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Project Managers, coworkers, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Professional demeanor appropriate for occupied homes and high-end residential clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative field team.
• Willingness to take ownership beyond your immediate task when the jobsite needs leadership.
• Ability to work onsite throughout Southwest Michigan and the Harbor Country/Lake Michigan corridor.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality carpentry across luxury homes and sophisticated renovations.
• Take ownership of challenging carpentry work from layout and preparation through installation and final detail.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, specifications, and detailed plans.
• Execute work accurately in environments where tolerances, finishes, alignment, and visual details matter.
• Handle a variety of custom carpentry needs rather than relying on repetitive production methods.
• Identify field conditions, constructability issues, missing information, and potential conflicts before they affect subsequent work.
• Think several steps ahead and understand how your work impacts other trades and later phases of construction.
• Work independently and productively without requiring constant direction from a Project Manager.
• Plan your work, anticipate material and tool requirements, and communicate needs before they become jobsite delays.
• Coordinate effectively with Project Managers, other carpenters, subcontractors, vendors, and specialty trades.
• Help maintain clean, professional, organized jobsites appropriate for high-end residential clients.
• Communicate field conditions, progress, questions, and potential issues clearly to the Project Manager and internal team.
• Provide direction and support to other field personnel when needed.
• Help troubleshoot unexpected conditions and develop practical solutions without compromising craftsmanship or design intent.
• Interact professionally with homeowners, architects, designers, and other project stakeholders when appropriate.
• Step into additional jobsite leadership responsibilities when needed to keep work organized and moving forward.

Skills

Residential carpentry

Custom home experience

Finish carpentry

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent field work

Communication with PMs/trades

Job description

Trueline is seeking a Lead Carpenter for luxury custom homes and high-end remodels in Southwest Michigan. This hands-on role demands expert craftsmanship, the ability to read drawings, and leadership of field teams while staying actively engaged on site.

You will own complex carpentry, coordinate with project managers and trades, and ensure top-notch finishes in occupied homes and luxury projects along the Lake Michigan corridor.