Residential Construction Lead Carpenter

New Level Interiors, Inc.; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

New Level Interiors, Inc. in Frankfort, IL is seeking a Residential Construction Lead Carpenter to run day-to-day interior remodels, including kitchens, baths, basements, flooring, and premium cabinet installs.

You will lead a small crew, coordinate with the owner and subs, and drive quality and safety on site. The role requires 7+ years of residential carpentry with leadership experience and advanced finish carpentry skills, plus the ability to mentor 1–3 crew members.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of residential carpentry with 2+ years leading small crews.
• Advanced cabinet & finish carpentry skills required.
• Able to read drawings and perform accurate layouts.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly work and maintain clean, safe job sites.
• Install cabinetry, trim, doors, and hardware with precision.
• Lead 1–3 carpenters or laborers ensuring quality, speed, and safety.
• Verify measurements and layouts, read plans, and resolve field conditions.
• Communicate with the owner and clients, manage punch lists, and document progress in JobTread.
• Handle material takeoffs, deliveries, inspections, and light sub-trade coordination.
• Enforce quality standards, verify fit and finish, and close projects with minimal punch items.

Skills

Cabinet & finish carpentry

Read drawings

Project leadership

Client communication

Safety compliance

Tools

JobTread

Job description

New Level Interiors, Inc.

Residential Construction Lead Carpenter

Location: Frankfort, IL (local job sites within ~40 minutes)

Lead the craft. Lift the team. Make people love where they live.

You're the person who can turn a set of drawings into a flawless kitchen, a tight-tolerance cabinet run, and a happy homeowner. If you run clean jobs, mentor field crews, and deliver beautiful finishes without the drama, we want you leading our projects.

At New Level Interiors, we keep our work environment organized, safe, clean, supportive, and collaborative, with a genuinely positive team culture.

As Lead Carpenter, you'll run day-to-day site operations for interior remodels, kitchens, baths, basements, flooring, and premium cabinet installs. You'll set the pace for quality and safety, coordinate with the owner and subs, and keep work flowing on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly work, sequence tasks, and maintain clean, safe, protected job sites.
• Install cabinetry, trim, doors, and hardware with precision and craftsmanship.
• Perform rough framing, drywall (hang/finish/repair), painting, flooring (LVP/laminate/hardwood), and tile work.
• Lead and mentor 1 to 3 carpenters or laborers, ensuring quality, speed, and safety.
• Verify measurements and layouts, read plans, and resolve field conditions proactively.
• Communicate with the owner and clients, manage punch lists, and document progress in JobTread.
• Handle material takeoffs, deliveries, inspections, and light sub-trade coordination.
• Enforce quality standards, verify fit and finish, and close projects with minimal punch items.
  

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of residential carpentry with 2 or more years leading small crews.
• Advanced cabinet & finish carpentry skills (required).
• Competency across rough carpentry, drywall, paint, flooring, and tile.
• Able to read drawings, perform accurate layout, and use laser/levels and all major power tools.
• Professional client communication and calm, solutions-first mindset.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to sites within ~40 minutes of Frankfort, IL.
• Lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodations available).
• JobTread or similar project software experience is a plus.
• OSHA-10/30, basic plumbing/electrical finish knowledge a plus.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. at time of hire.
• Willingness to submit to a background check and drug test after offer, consistent with Illinois law.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 Employees
• Compensation: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour (DOE)
• Benefits: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance
• Quality-first culture with realistic schedules and tidy jobsites.
• Leadership seat on every project, your craftsmanship and judgment matter.
• Supportive owner-operated team with room to grow.

New Level Interiors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. Employment is at-will. We do not request or rely on an applicant's salary history in hiring decisions, in accordance with Illinois law.