Carpentry

Description

Job Title: Lead Carpenter
Reports To: Project Manager / Operations Manager
Status: Full-Time | Hourly or Salary (Based on Experience)

Who We Are:

We are All Covered Painting & Property Services, based in Seattle and serving King County. Since 2011, we’ve built a reputation for dependable service, premium workmanship, and honest communication. We serve residential and commercial customers with painting, carpentry, floor coatings, and seasonal lighting.

Our team of over 30 professionals shares a common goal: deliver top-quality work and an exceptional customer experience—every time. That starts with leaders who live our core values.

Our Core Values:

• Be a Team      Player
• Take Ownership
• Deliver Premium      Quality Workmanship
• Do the Right      Thing
• Zero Injuries      (Safety)
• Be Growth      Oriented

Position Summary:

The Lead Carpenter is responsible for executing and managing carpentry work on residential and commercial projects, while also leading and training a small crew. This role requires a skilled craftsperson who can confidently price out work, handle client communications, manage additional work orders, and resolve on-site issues. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, problem solver, and communicator who takes pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Quality

• Complete      carpentry tasks with precision, including framing, trim, siding, doors,      rot repair, and other scope items
• Ensure all work      meets company standards for safety, quality, and code compliance
• Troubleshoot      on-site issues and develop efficient solutions

Estimating & Work Orders

• Accurately      price out small to medium-scope carpentry jobs
• Identify and      document additional work needed once a project starts
• Prepare change      orders and get client approval before proceeding with extra work
• Collaborate      with project managers to align on scope, budget, and materials

Client Communication

• Serve as the      on-site point of contact for clients during carpentry phases
• Maintain clear,      respectful communication with clients about timelines, changes, and      updates
• Represent the      company with professionalism, integrity, and a focus on customer      satisfaction

Crew Leadership & Training

• Lead a small      crew of carpenters or helpers, assigning daily tasks and monitoring      progress
• Train team      members on carpentry techniques, safety, and workmanship
• Maintain a      positive and productive jobsite culture
• Ensure proper      use of tools, equipment, and materials

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+      years of hands-on carpentry experience, with 1-2 years in a leadership      role preferred
• Strong      knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, and tools
• Ability to      estimate time, labor, and materials for carpentry scopes of work
• Skilled in      reading blueprints, scopes, and technical drawings
• Excellent      communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong      problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Valid driver’s      license and reliable transportation required

Core Attributes:

• Accountable and      dependable
• Customer-focused      with strong attention to detail
• Leadership-minded      and eager to train others
• Safety-conscious      and proactive
• Growth-oriented      and open to feedback

Benefits:

• Competitive pay      based on experience
• Health      insurance
• Paid time off      and holidays
• Opportunities      for advancement and continued training
• A supportive,      team-oriented company culture