Lead Carpenter - Residential Renovations

About The Role

Our client is seeking a full-time Lead Carpenter experienced in residential general contracting to lead on site crews for a wide range of residential renovation projects.

Our client is seeking a full-time Lead Carpenter experienced in residential general contracting to lead on site crews for a wide range of residential renovation projects. You will work closely with the company owner and operator, overseeing site operations for kitchen, bathroom, full home, and bespoke renovation projects, ensuring work is done to client specifications and to a high quality standard.

• Lead subcontractors and labourers in daily work, ensuring all work is done in a safe and efficient manner
• Provide guidance to crews on proper construction methods and quality standards
• Create project schedules, communication construction timelines to crews and clients
• Communicate with clients in person, build trust with clients that projects will be delivered on schedule, budget, and to a high quality
• Work with the General Contractor to resolve any constructional issues that may arise
• Ensure building inspections are completed periodically throughout the construction phases to ensure work meets client specifications
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, and inspectors, maintain strong relationships with consultants
• Support daily office and project administration

• Experience as a Carpenter or General Contractor on residential renovation projects
• Driver's license and your own work truck
• Ability to coordinate with multiple ongoing projects at once
• Understanding of residential renovations clients, how to work with them, and what their expectations will be
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors on site
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to find quick solutions and implement them proactively as problems arise day-to-day

We believe in diversity of thought and experience. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.