Residential Lead Carpenter

The Contractor Consultants; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Residential Lead Carpenter to manage on-site jobs, ensuring customer satisfaction and team coordination. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and is proficient in hands-on carpentry and project management. Join a purpose-driven team that builds Energy Efficient+ homes.

Benefits

Bi-weekly pay cycle

Overtime potential

Paid Time Off

Safety equipment provided

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• 10+ years in framing, trim, or poured wall construction.
• Builder's License preferred; Chauffeur's License required; CDL a plus.
• Clean driving and criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Manage job paperwork, plans, budgets, and change orders.
• Supervise and assign tasks to crew and subcontractors.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and secure jobsite daily.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Project leadership

Education

Builder's License

Chauffeur's License

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Residential Lead Carpenter

Company Name: R-Value Homes

Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00 + per hour, depending on experience

Industry: Custom Home Building (Residential)

Location: Clarksville, MI

Job Overview

R-Value Homes is seeking a skilled Residential Lead Carpenter to manage our construction jobs on-site. The ideal candidate will ensure customer satisfaction, supervise job sites, perform carpentry labor, manage subcontractors, handle material takeoffs and orders, maintain job site records, and manage project budgets.

Who We Are

At R-Value Homes, we've been building Energy Efficient+ homes since 2004. Our homes offer unmatched comfort, durability, and health-legacies built to last for generations. We operate with a deep commitment to integrity, craftsmanship, and respect at every level. We're not just building houses-we're building better lives. Our foundation is built on the Word of God, and we strive to reflect those principles in how we serve our clients, lead our teams, and approach our work. When you join our team, you become part of a family dedicated to building with purpose and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as on-site lead, representing the company to clients and subcontractors.
• Perform hands-on carpentry: framing, trim, siding, cabinetry, doors, windows.
• Supervise and assign tasks to crew and subcontractors.
• Manage job paperwork, plans, budgets, and change orders.
• Schedule trades, maintain project timelines, and communicate progress.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and secure jobsite daily.
• Handle material takeoffs, orders, inventory, and returns.
• Conduct regular quality checks and enforce company standards.
• Use project management software for documentation and updates.
  
  

Performance Expectations

• Weekly site visits for each assigned project.
• Jobsite cleanliness and organization maintained monthly.
• Meet airtightness standard: <1.0 ACH @ 50 pascals.
• Zero tolerance violations on structural work.
  
  
Qualifications


• 10+ years in framing, trim, or poured wall construction.
• Strong blueprint reading and project leadership skills.
• Builder's License preferred; Chauffeur's License required; CDL a plus.
• Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, and Excel.
• Clean driving and criminal record.
  
  
Benefits

• Compensation Perks
• Bi-weekly pay cycle
• Overtime potential
• Health & Wellness
• Safety equipment provided (gloves, helmets, etc.)
• Work-Life Balance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Career Growth
• Personal Tool Replacement Program
• Additional Perks
• Company vehicle
  

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday (exact hours based on project demands)

Work Location:

West Michigan - various residential project sites

Join a purpose-driven team where your work truly matters. At R-Value Homes, we don't just build houses - we build legacies. Apply today and help us redefine excellence in custom home construction.

R-Value Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We value integrity, transparency, and teamwork and are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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