Sr. Lead Carpenter

NOR Design & Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

NOR Design & Construction seeks a Sr. Lead Carpenter to manage their renovation construction team. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in residential construction and practical experience in overseeing projects while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety and organization.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Monthly gas allowance

Company phone/tablet/computer

Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in residential construction.
• Proven supervisory experience and advanced carpentry skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA and L&I safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily job site production of residential remodeling projects.
• Coordinate project schedules and oversee subcontractors.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety on job sites.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

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NOR Design & Construction provided pay range

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

06/2025

About NOR Design & Construction

NOR Design and Construction is a boutique design-build firm committed to customer satisfaction and providing a unique remodeling experience. Our people, process, and quality sets us apart. We value being a small company, as it allows us to concentrate on our mission.

We recognize that no two customers are the same. Each project we take on is unique and often highly customized; however, we work closely with clients to ensure they gain the best value from their investment.

As a small, client-focused company, we foster a strong team-oriented culture. We not only support every member of the team but also hold each other accountable for our shared success. We are reasonable and respectful of a work/life balance and the impact this has on the quality of work we provide our clients.

Job Summary

We are looking for a leader and people manager with a strong track record in residential construction who is dedicated to safety, organization, cleanliness, adherence to schedules and budgets, as well as teaching and providing an outstanding client experience. This senior position is our top role in the Renovation Construction team, requiring a highly communicative and self-sufficient team player to act as our representative when we are not present at the job site. Responsibilities include ensuring the success of both our internal construction team and external subcontractors. Although this is still a ‘bags-on’ position, we expect the individual to delegate tasks when necessary to uphold high-quality standards and deliver a unique customer experience.

Core Responsibilities

The Sr. Lead Carpenter at NOR Design and Construction manages our construction team and oversees the daily job site production of residential remodeling projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.This ‘bags-on’ role involves managing our internal construction team and trade professionals, coordinating project schedules, solving obstacles, and performing skilled carpentry and standard construction tasks, all while maintaining a tidy and safe workspace for both the client and the workers.

Core Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

·Team Player but also highly motivated when working independently

·Attention to detail – see something questionable, say something before it is too late

·Obsession with having a clean and organized job site – always

·Team Manager, able to show proven track record in successful team coaching, fostering a positive and productive workplace that is respectful of our brand and our clients’ homes.

·Provide support to the design team as needed, i.e., construction methods and best practices and cost-saving alternatives…

·Be familiar with the project scope of any given job site

·Manage / Oversee subcontractors on job sites, provide support as needed, inspect and approval of work completed, and ensure they are keeping a clean and safe workspace

·Project Demo and disposal

·Setup and take down of proper dust and floor protection at the start of the project and maintained throughout the project

·General framing and structural changes

·Cabinet and trim/molding Install

·Door and Window install

·Interior finish trim/molding/casing work

·Basic flooring installation/repair

·General handyman maintenance and repairs for existing and new customers

·Assist in hiring and managing future Assistant Carpenters as approved by owners.

·Project scheduling and construction timeline estimation

·Project budgeting support for raw materials required for projects

·Material pickup/delivery, within reason

·Oversight with city inspectors to ensure no project delays with inspections

·Support with defining cost savings on projects and procedures per project and with company best practices

·Basic Procurement duties include inspecting packages/items as they are received. Verify model numbers and quantities received against what was ordered. Maintain client inventory prior to installation.

·Company Asset and Supply Management. Ensure we have what we need, not what we don’t.

General Qualifications

·Personal, approachable, and with excellent communication skills.

oKeeps calm, cool, concise communication, both verbal and written

oCan communicate via in-person with clients and is proficient with group phone text and emails

·Tools for the job, keeping them in good working order

·Clean driving record with proof of insurance

·Able to pass required pre-employment screenings, including criminal background, MVR, and drug screenings

·Able to perform physical exertion including carrying, climbing, crawling, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, hauling, and lifting as much as 100lbs

·Familiar with and maintain current OSHA and L&I safety requirements

·Willingness to obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR Cert.

·Must live within 30 miles radius of Seattle

Preferred Skills/Experience

·10+ years of demonstrated experience of hands-on Residential construction with advanced carpentry skills and prior supervisory experience

·10+ years of demonstrated experience in framing windows, doors, siding, cabinetry and finish carpentry

·Ability to comprehend basic CAD construction documents (floor plans, elevations, & sections)

·Microsoft Office Products: Office, Excel, Word, Teams, and Sharepoint

·Willingness to learn other project planning apps or software

oSalary based on overall experience and skills (Please include salary request with resume)

§Vacation/Sick with rollover, accumulates based on hours worked

oDiscretionary Bonus based on the performance of the business and contributions to the success of the business

oMonthly allowance to cover: Medical/Dental/Vision/Basic Life/HAS or Flex Spending accounts

oMonthly gas allowance

oCompany Phone/Tablet/Computer as necessary for the job

·Schedule (typical office hours):

oMonday – Friday

oHours can flex pending on project scope and location requirements 7am- 5 pm

EEO Statement, Wa State

NOR Design and Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications, sex, pregnancy, identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or another covered veteran status, participation in eeo-protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one of the foregoing.

NOR Design and Construction also supports the Washington State ‘at-will employment’ following all L&I rules.A 90-day probation period is standard for all potential employees so that we may assess your skills and work habits to ensure a good fit for both NOR Design and the potential employee.

We work hard but strive for a work/life balance. We love what we do, the experience we provide, and the finished product our clients receive. We strongly believe this passion sets us apart from other design-build companies. If you enjoy working in a dynamic role and thrive on challenges while offering clients a unique experience, we’d love to talk to you. Please email your resume to Brian Collins at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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