Lead Residential Exterior Carpenter

Morin's Exteriors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental and vision insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Job summary

Morins Exteriors is seeking an experienced Lead Window, Door & Siding Installer to lead residential exterior remodeling projects in Proctor, Minnesota. This hands‑on leadership role focuses on replacement windows, exterior doors, and siding installation, coordinating a small crew, and ensuring workmanship to Morins' standards of fit, finish, weatherproofing, and safety.

The ideal candidate will have extensive exterior installation experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on experience with residential window installation, exterior door installation, siding, or closely related exterior remodeling work.
• Strong knowledge of proper window and door installation, including measuring, shimming, insulation, flashing, sealing, weatherproofing, and finish details.
• Strong experience with steel siding, vinyl siding, exterior trim, soffit, fascia, or comparable exterior systems.
• Previous experience as a lead installer, crew leader, lead carpenter, or field supervisor is preferred.
• Ability to lead a small crew, delegate responsibilities, maintain productivity, and keep projects moving.
• Professional communication skills when working with homeowners and coworkers.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
• Comfortable working from ladders, scaffolding, rooflines, and other elevated areas.
• Willing and able to use digital systems for timekeeping, project documentation, and field communication.
• OSHA certification or other relevant safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the removal and installation of replacement windows and exterior doors.
• Ensure windows and doors are installed square, level, plumb, properly shimmed, insulated, sealed, flashed, and weatherproofed.
• Lead and participate in the installation of steel siding, vinyl siding, exterior trim, soffit, fascia, flashing, and related exterior systems.
• Inspect openings and existing conditions and identify issues involving framing, rot, water intrusion, flashing, or structural preparation before installation proceeds.
• Complete and oversee detailed finish work around windows, doors, siding transitions, trim, and exterior openings.
• Plan layouts and accurately measure, cut, fit, and install materials.
• Install seamless gutters and downspouts when required.
• Coordinate daily crew activities and assign work based on project priorities and team capabilities.
• Train, coach, and support installers while reinforcing safe work practices and quality standards.
• Monitor workmanship throughout the project and address deficiencies before work is considered complete.
• Keep projects progressing efficiently and communicate delays, material needs, or site issues promptly.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and professional job sites.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, project managers, and office personnel regarding progress and job‑site conditions.
• Record work hours, project notes, materials, and field documentation through JobNimbus and QuickBooks Workforce.
• Represent Morins professionally at every customer's property.

Skills

Hands-on installation experience

Lead installer / crew lead

Window installation

Door installation

Siding installation

Measurement & layout

Professional communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Tools

JobNimbus

QuickBooks Workforce

Job description

Lead Window, Door & Siding Installer - Residential Exteriors

Morins Exteriors

Location: Proctor, Minnesota

Employment Type: Full-time, W2 position

Pay Range: $30-$36 per hour, depending on experience, plus overtime

About Morins Exteriors

Morins Exteriors is a family-owned exterior remodeling company serving homeowners across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Since 1986, we have specialized in replacement windows, exterior doors, seamless siding, gutter systems, exterior trim, and other residential exterior improvements.

As an authorized ABC Seamless dealer, Morins has built a strong reputation for dependable service, quality installation, clear communication, and long-term customer relationships.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Window, Door & Siding Installer who can combine strong hands-on installation skills with dependable field leadership. This is an opportunity to lead a small crew, solve installation challenges, maintain high workmanship standards, and help ensure every project is completed properly from start to finish.

Our POWER Values

Our work and leadership are shaped by five core values:

Professionalism - We approach every interaction with honesty, accountability, and respect.

Opportunity - We treat challenges as opportunities to learn, develop, and improve.

Workmanship - We take pride in accurate, detailed, and high-quality craftsmanship.

Excellence in Relationships - We build strong relationships through trust, teamwork, and clear communication.

Respect through Gratitude - We appreciate our employees, our customers, and the confidence placed in our company.

Position Summary

Morins Exteriors is seeking an experienced Lead Window, Door & Siding Installer to lead residential exterior remodeling projects in the Proctor, Minnesota area.

This is a hands‑on leadership position with a primary focus on replacement windows, exterior doors, and residential siding installation. You will work alongside your crew while coordinating daily activities, maintaining project momentum, resolving field issues, and ensuring installations meet Morins' standards for fit, finish, weatherproofing, safety, and customer care.

The role also includes exterior trim, flashing, soffit, fascia, gutters, and related exterior work as required, but the main emphasis is on leading high-quality window, door, and siding installations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced exterior installer who understands the technical details of window and door replacement, siding systems, flashing, sealing, water management, and finish work and who can also keep a small crew organized, productive, and accountable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the removal and installation of replacement windows and exterior doors.
• Ensure windows and doors are installed square, level, plumb, properly shimmed, insulated, sealed, flashed, and weatherproofed.
• Lead and participate in the installation of steel siding, vinyl siding, exterior trim, soffit, fascia, flashing, and related exterior systems.
• Inspect openings and existing conditions and identify issues involving framing, rot, water intrusion, flashing, or structural preparation before installation proceeds.
• Complete and oversee detailed finish work around windows, doors, siding transitions, trim, and exterior openings.
• Plan layouts and accurately measure, cut, fit, and install materials.
• Install seamless gutters and downspouts when required.
• Coordinate daily crew activities and assign work based on project priorities and team capabilities.
• Train, coach, and support installers while reinforcing safe work practices and quality standards.
• Monitor workmanship throughout the project and address deficiencies before work is considered complete.
• Keep projects progressing efficiently and communicate delays, material needs, or site issues promptly.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and professional job sites.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, project managers, and office personnel regarding progress and job‑site conditions.
• Record work hours, project notes, materials, and field documentation through JobNimbus and QuickBooks Workforce.
• Represent Morins professionally at every customer's property.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands‑on experience with residential window installation, exterior door installation, siding, or closely related exterior remodeling work.
• Strong knowledge of proper window and door installation, including measuring, shimming, insulation, flashing, sealing, weatherproofing, and finish details.
• Strong experience with steel siding, vinyl siding, exterior trim, soffit, fascia, or comparable exterior systems.
• Previous experience as a lead installer, crew leader, lead carpenter, or field supervisor is preferred.
• Ability to lead a small crew, delegate responsibilities, maintain productivity, and keep projects moving.
• Strong measuring, layout, cutting, fitting, and installation skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve common field issues involving window and door openings, siding transitions, flashing, moisture, and existing construction conditions.
• High attention to detail and pride in producing clean, durable finished work.
• Strong commitment to job‑site safety and completing work correctly the first time.
• Professional communication skills when working with homeowners and coworkers.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
• Comfortable working from ladders, scaffolding, rooflines, and other elevated areas.
• Willing and able to use digital systems for timekeeping, project documentation, and field communication.
• OSHA certification or other relevant safety training is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full‑time W2 employment.
• $30‑$36 per hour, based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities and overtime pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid vacation, personal time, and company holidays.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Reliable, year‑round employment with a consistent flow of projects.
• Company‑supplied tools, equipment, and uniform support.
• Training and leadership development related to products, systems, installation practices, and field operations.
• Opportunity for continued advancement within the company.
• A respectful, family‑oriented workplace that values experience, leadership, craftsmanship, and long‑term contribution.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Morins Exteriors is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected under federal, state, or local law.