Lead Residential Framing Journeyman

The Contractor Consultants; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Paid training

Job summary

Mark Richard Construction is seeking an experienced Rough Carpentry Journeyman to frame high-quality custom homes and remodeling projects throughout Metro Detroit. This hands-on role requires reading plans, precise framing, and collaboration with foremen and crew. We offer year-round work, weekly pay, overtime, and strong benefits.

You will perform framing tasks, maintain safety, and contribute to quality craftsmanship on residential projects across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties.

Qualifications

• Proven residential rough-framing experience on new homes, additions, or remodels.
• Ability to read residential blueprints and complete framing layouts accurately.
• Working knowledge of wall, floor, stair, deck, and roof-framing systems.
• Ability to frame, square, plumb, and brace walls with limited supervision.
• Experience safely working on roofs, ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work areas.
• Ability to lift 50–70 pounds.
• Outdoor work year-round in Michigan weather.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Own tools and PPE.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Dependable attendance and a strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret residential plans, specifications, and framing details.
• Lay out walls, floors, openings, headers, stairs, decks, and roof systems.
• Frame, square, plumb, and brace interior and exterior walls.
• Install floor joists, subflooring, beams, posts, and structural framing components.
• Frame conventional roofs, including rafters, hips, valleys, overhangs, and complex roof sections.
• Set roof trusses and safely complete roof sheathing.
• Install wall sheathing, house wrap, ZIP System products, and weatherproofing materials.
• Install new-construction windows and exterior doors according to manufacturer requirements.
• Complete exterior siding, trim, soffit, fascia, and tongue-and-groove applications when required.
• Support framing work on additions and occupied homes while protecting property.
• Identify layout, structural, or material concerns and communicate them promptly to the Foreman.
• Maintain a clean, organized, OSHA-conscious jobsite.
• Use personal hand tools and company-provided power equipment safely.
• Work professionally around homeowners, builders, superintendents, and other trades.
• Assist apprentices and less-experienced carpenters when appropriate.

Skills

Residential rough-framing

Blueprint reading

Wall & roof framing

Safety on site

English communication

Lifting 50–70 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mark Richard Construction is seeking an experienced Rough Carpentry Journeyman to frame high-quality custom homes and remodeling projects throughout Metro Detroit. This hands-on role requires reading plans, precise framing, and collaboration with foremen and crew. We offer year-round work, weekly pay, overtime, and strong benefits.

You will perform framing tasks, maintain safety, and contribute to quality craftsmanship on residential projects across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties.