Understory Design Build

Lead Carpenter

We are seeking a Lead Carpenter with at least 10 years of residential carpentry experience and 5 years of site team management. The Lead Carpenter assists the Site Supervisor to manage and direct the tasks of crew members and subcontractors to ensure efficiency and productivity on site. The Lead Carpenter has among the best carpentry skills on the team with the ability to coordinate effectively with all members of the jobsite and trade partners, delegating tasks to the Senior Carpenter as appropriate.

Required Skills and Attributes

  • Manage and execute excellent rough and finish carpentry including but not limited to

  • Ability to complete advanced framing, air sealing, and weatherization techniques

  • Application of various types of roofing underlayment and activities (i.e. prep for gutters)

  • Execution of all phases of interior/exterior trim

  • Hang kitchen cabinets including managing layout and troubleshooting

  • Accurate plate layout

  • Level, plum and square wall, floor, and roof framing

  • Cutting and installation of rough and finishes stairs

  • Jobsite preparation for trade partners as outlined by the Project Manager

  • Leadership to ensure that the crew and trade partners work together efficiently toward defined project goals in collaboration with the Project Manager

  • Effective and respectful communication skills with crew members, Project Manager, Site Supervisor, and trade partners

  • Initiative to solve project problems and maintain high standards; involve the Project Manager and Site Supervisor for additional support when needed

  • Facilitate crew meetings to communicate expectations and answer questions

  • Maintain a clean and safe jobsite

  • Manage all receipts from team members and promptly turn into the Project Manager for coding

What we offer

This is a full time, year-round hourly position at $25-35/hour based on experience. We offer tool reimbursement, paid time off, and employee retirement plans. We value providing a fun, safe work environment that welcomes diversity.

People of color, trans and gender-nonconforming people, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, people in the LGBTQ+ community, and women are encouraged to apply.

If this describes you, send an email to Kieran Fitzsimmons at Kieran@understorydesignbuild.com telling us a little about yourself and why you would be a good fit for this position. A resume would be great but is not required.

References will be required before being hired.