Job Summary
ATA Residential Solutions is seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Carpenter to join our residential remodeling team. We specialize in finished basements, kitchen and bathroom renovations, home additions, and other complete home transformations.
We are looking for a hands-on Lead Carpenter skilled with 5+ years of residential carpentry experience who is confident leading a crew and taking ownership of the day to day execution of a remodeling project.
The right candidate takes pride in quality craftsmanship, understands how to keep a job moving efficiently, communicates professionally with clients and management, and can confidently direct Carpenter laborers and Carpenters in the field.
This is a full-time employee position. We are NOT seeking subcontractors or independent contractors. Please do not apply if you are looking for subcontract work or to operate as a subcontractor.
Primary focus:
Lead field execution, maintain quality, direct workflow, and protect production.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the daily execution of residential remodeling projects from demolition through completion
- Review plans, layouts, measurements, and project requirements before and during construction
- Establish the daily plan and clearly communicate priorities to the crew
- Lead and direct Carpenter Laborers and Carpenters while maintaining a productive and respectful jobsite
- Coordinate crew tasks, materials, tools, and workflow to keep projects moving on schedule
- Perform hands-on carpentry and remodeling work as needed
- Understand proper construction sequencing and production flow
- Monitor workmanship, safety, jobsite organization, and overall efficiency
- Identify potential issues or errors early to prevent rework, material waste, delays, and customer callbacks
- Maintain high standards for finish quality and attention to detail
- Communicate daily progress, project needs, material requirements, and jobsite issues to management
- Communicate professionally with homeowners and customers when needed
- Train, mentor, and develop Carpenter Laborers and Carpenters
- Help ensure the jobsite is clean, organized, and safe throughout the project
- Take ownership of the quality and progress of the work being performed by the crew
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional residential carpentry experience required
- Previous experience leading or supervising a residential construction crew
- Strong knowledge of residential remodeling and construction practices
- Ability to read and understand construction plans, layouts, and measurements
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and jobsite workflow
- Ability to perform high-quality finish and rough carpentry
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to identify potential construction issues before they become costly problems
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities on a jobsite
- Professional and respectful when working with customers, coworkers, and management
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work full-time and remain actively involved in hands-on construction work
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who can lead by example. This is not a position for someone who only wants to supervise from the sidelines. Our Lead Carpenter should be comfortable picking up the tools, solving problems in the field, directing the crew, and taking responsibility for the quality and progress of the project.
If you have 5+ years of residential carpentry experience, have successfully led a crew, and take pride in doing the job right the first time, we'd like to hear from you.
Please do not apply if you are seeking subcontract work, independent contractor work, or project-by-project subcontracting opportunities. This is a direct, full-time employee position with ATA Residential Solutions.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Experience:
- Professional Carpentry: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Clean Driver's Licenses (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- South Lyon, MI 48178 (Required)
Work Location: In person
