Lead Carpenter - Remodeling

Josh Nelson Builder; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Builders is seeking a Lead Carpenter in Holland, MI who can run a clean, organized job site and take ownership of the craft on residential remodeling projects from start to finish.

You will perform hands-on carpentry, set the project pace, and ensure quality from day one through the final walkthrough. If you value craftsmanship and mentoring, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential carpentry or remodeling.
• Skilled in both rough and finish carpentry.
• Able to balance hands-on work with light on-site leadership.
• Able to read and interpret plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eye for detail.
• Collaborative with strong communication.
• Some experience leading or mentoring others on a job site.
• Dependable, punctual and professional.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs.
• Knowledge of job site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily hands-on carpentry — framing, trim, cabinetry, and installations.
• Set the tone on-site by working shoulder-to-shoulder with the crew.
• Run residential remodeling projects from kickoff to completion.
• Interpret plans, drawings, and specs accurately.
• Keep daily job site activities organized while staying hands-on yourself.
• Guide and support crew members and trade partners throughout the project.
• Represent the company professionally in all homeowner interactions.
• Keep projects on schedule and address delays before they become problems.
• Stay in regular contact with the production manager and office team.
• Hold the work to company quality standards and client expectations.
• Solve on-site problems quickly and practically as they arise.
• Keep the job site clean, safe, and well‑organized.
• Help plan, pick up, and organize materials on-site.
• Keep all work aligned with local building codes and safety requirements.

Skills

3+ years in residential carpentry or

Skilled in rough and finish carpentry

On-site leadership

Reading plans

Problem-solving and detail

Collaborative communication

Mentoring on job site

Dependable and professional

Driver's license

Lifting 50+ lbs

Job site safety knowledge

Job description

Nelson Builders is hiring a Lead Carpenter — someone who knows how to run a clean, organized job site and genuinely loves the craft. If you're a skilled carpenter who wants to guide residential remodeling projects from start to finish, and you take real ownership of the work you put your name on, we want to meet you.

Day to day, you\'ll set the pace on the job site: doing the hands-on carpentry yourself, keeping each project moving smoothly, and making sure things run right from the first day of demo to the final walkthrough. If you believe in doing the job correctly the first time, like helping newer carpenters grow, and want a company that\'s just as invested in its people as its projects, this is the role for you.

Everything we build comes back to four values — excellence, initiative, trustworthiness, and caring for others — and we\'re looking for a Lead Carpenter who brings those to the job site every single day.

Compensation

$32 - $37 hourly

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential carpentry or remodeling


• Skilled in both rough and finish carpentry


• Able to balance hands-on work with light on-site leadership


• Comfortable reading and interpreting plans


• Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for detail


• Collaborative, with solid communication skills


• Some experience leading or mentoring others on a job site


• Dependable, punctual, and professional


• Valid driver\'s license with reliable transportation


• Physically able to handle the work, including lifting 50+ lbs


• Working knowledge of job site safety practices

Responsibilities

• Handle daily hands-on carpentry — framing, trim, cabinetry, and installations


• Set the tone on-site by working shoulder-to-shoulder with the crew


• Run residential remodeling projects from kickoff to completion


• Interpret plans, drawings, and specs accurately


• Keep daily job site activities organized while staying hands-on yourself


• Guide and support crew members and trade partners throughout the project


• Represent the company professionally in all homeowner interactions


• Keep projects on schedule and address delays before they become problems


• Stay in regular contact with the production manager and office team


• Hold the work to company quality standards and client expectations


• Solve on-site problems quickly and practically as they arise


• Keep the job site clean, safe, and well‐organized


• Help plan, pick up, and organize materials on-site


• Keep all work aligned with local building codes and safety requirements