Residential Carpenter

Carpenter – Master Residential Craftsmanship and Transition into Project Leadership

Job Overview

• Company:
  Odd Fellows Contracting
• Salary/Pay Rate: $26 to $32 per hour (Based on experience) plus Annual Profit Sharing
• Location:
  
  Williamston, MI (Serving the Greater Lansing & Mid-Michigan Area)
• Job/
  
  Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Project Scope:
  High-end residential kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and outdoor living spaces
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday
• Mandatory Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid Driver's License (with a clean driving record)

You will serve as a vital, hands‑on field professional designed for a motivated, detail‑oriented carpenter who wants to grow into a leadership position. Working directly alongside our experienced Project Foremen, you will assist in executing premier residential remodels. This role allows you to learn a proven production process from the ground up and advance your career into construction management with a respected, organized, and growing company that deeply values your work‑life balance.

• Assist the Project Foreman with all phases of residential remodeling, including demolition, rough framing, cabinet installation, siding, J‑channel, and finish trim carpentry.
• Execute precise structural cuts and general construction tasks in strict accordance with project prints, specifications, and client selections.
• Maintain an immaculate, safe, and highly organized jobsite daily, enforcing strict dust management, floor protection, and thorough end‑of‑day cleanups.
• Proactively anticipate the required tools, fasteners, and materials needed for daily production phases to maximize jobsite efficiency.
• Support the Foreman in coordinating, monitoring, and verifying on‑site trade partners and material deliveries.
• Log daily progress updates and report tool or material shortages to the Foreman immediately to maintain a "no‑surprises" policy and avoid delays.
• Act as a trustworthy primary field representative by maintaining polite, professional interactions with clients to protect the company brand.

• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience specifically within the residential construction or remodeling fields (framing, trim carpentry, or general remodeling preferred).
• Proven ability to accurately read structural tape measures, interpret basic design layouts, and understand residential building materials.
• Must possess standard personal hand tools and framing/trim pouches (specialized power tools provided).
• Strong communication and organizational skills necessary for managing daily field documentation and client interactions.
• Reliability to execute strenuous physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, navigating tight crawlspaces/attics, and standing for 8‑hour shifts.
• Must possess reliable personal transportation to commute to the office, along with a clean driving record.

• Demonstrated experience in supervising or coordinating third‑party trade partners (subcontractors) on a residential jobsite.
• Completion of a formal carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent residential technical training.
• Advanced layout knowledge across multiple remodeling disciplines, including complex structural additions and custom kitchen/bath built‑ins.

• Competitive hourly pay cycle with consistent full‑time, year‑round work schedules.
• Access to annual company profit‑sharing opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan fully provided by the company.
• Available dental and vision insurance options.
• Robust paid time off package including paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Company work van and company fuel card / mileage reimbursement program provided for service area travel.
• All specialized power tools and essential safety equipment provided.
• A clear, defined professional path for career advancement to become a Lead Project Foreman.

Since 1988, Odd Fellows Contracting has been creating beautiful transformations for homeowners across Greater Lansing. As a full‑service design‑build remodeling firm, we pride ourselves on a structured, fixed‑price process that eliminates…