Master Carpenter - High-End Residential Construction

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Location: Knoxville, TN (Full-Time, In-Field)

Founded in 1977,
Hickory Construction has delivered award-winning, luxury custom homes and bespoke commercial spaces across East Tennessee. Guided by founder Burke Pinnell (Chairman) and President Ben Pinnell, we hold a simple, unwavering standard: the highest level of quality and service, from the smallest renovation to the largest estate build. Our team includes long-tenured master craftspeople and field leaders who sweat the details others miss.

If you take pride in craftsmanship, mentorship, and accountability, you'll feel at home here.

We are seeking a Master Carpenter to bring technical carpentry expertise to architect-driven projects. This role requires advanced framing, finish, layout, and problem-solving skills. You will work closely with the project team, support quality control, uphold site safety, and help guide and develop other carpenters and laborers. While not a supervisory title, this position serves as a craft leader on the jobsite.

• Maintain full-time presence on the jobsite as a trusted craft expert
• Communicate daily with Project Managers and Supervisors to coordinate workflow
• Uphold and reinforce company safety protocols for employees, subcontractors, and visitors
• Support seamless project execution and help prevent rework through communication and planning
• Provide accurate feedback on schedule needs, field conditions, and material requirements
• Maintain material inventory and assist in procurement planning
• Track job-related purchases and maintain accurate documentation
• Proactively resolve field challenges to avoid delays and protect quality
• Maintain organized drawings, documents, and specifications related to assigned tasks
• Execute work from structure to fine finish trim at an exceptional standard of craftsmanship
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to developing carpenters
• Prepare mockups and samples as needed to support decision-making and progress
• Perform precision layout to 1/16  tolerances, maintaining plumb, level, and square
• Represent Hickory professionally with all clients, architects, and site visitors

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience in residential and/or commercial construction
• Expert-level skills in framing, finish carpentry, millwork installation, and hardware systems
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and shop details
• Experience working with diverse materials (wood, composite, metals, specialty products)
• Ability to build, adjust, or troubleshoot custom doors, cabinetry, trim, and louvers
• Ability to translate visual concepts and sketches into built elements with minimal oversight
• Demonstrated ability to lead and guide small teams (2-10 people) onsite
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional work style
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must own and maintain a professional carpentry tool set

• Lift and carry up to 75 lbs
• Work on roofs, ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms with proper PPE
• Navigate crawlspaces, attics, and tight or unfinished areas
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varied weather conditions
• Natural or corrected vision of 20/40 or better

• Job Type: Full-time (W-2)
• We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.
• Strong job stability and clear growth path
• Work that is meaningful, challenging, and respected

• Heritage of excellence with long-tenured craftsmen and project leaders
• Architect-driven projects where quality and detail define the work
• Professional, respectful culture that values accountability and pride in craft
• Work that will be admired for generations, not just completed

Hickory Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law.