Finish Carpenter / Lead Carpenter

Williams Contracting is seeking an experienced Finish Carpenter / Lead Carpenter to join our field team in a senior hands-on role focused on high-quality craftsmanship, detailed finish work, and daily jobsite execution.

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

This position is ideal for a skilled carpenter who takes pride in precision, problem-solving, and delivering polished residential construction work to a high standard. The role combines advanced finish carpentry with field coordination responsibilities to help keep projects organized, efficient, and moving forward.

Position Summary

The Finish Carpenter / Lead Carpenter is responsible for executing detailed carpentry work on residential construction projects, including trim, millwork, doors, hardware, cabinetry support, built-ins, paneling, stair details, custom installations, and other high-end finish elements.

This person serves as a hands-on field leader, helping coordinate daily site activity, maintain jobsite organization, communicate field needs, and ensure work is completed accurately according to plans, specifications, and Williams Contracting quality standards.

The role supports the Superintendent by managing day-to-day field execution, identifying issues early, and ensuring the finished product reflects the level of craftsmanship expected by our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

Finish Carpentry & Craftsmanship

• Perform high-quality finish carpentry, including trim, casing, baseboards, crown, doors, hardware, paneling, built-ins, cabinetry coordination, stair details, and custom woodwork.
• Execute detailed architectural elements with accuracy, consistency, and care.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, finish schedules, elevations, details, and specifications.
• Ensure finish work is plumb, level, square, clean, aligned, and completed to company standards.
• Identify issues with plans, dimensions, materials, or field conditions before they impact quality or schedule.
• Assist with framing, blocking, backing, and structural carpentry as needed to support finish details.

Jobsite Execution

• Lead by example through quality workmanship, productivity, and professionalism.
• Help organize daily work activity for carpenters, laborers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized jobsite.
• Confirm that work areas are ready for upcoming finish tasks and trades.
• Protect completed work and ensure proper care is taken around finished materials.
• Support punch list completion and reduce rework through careful execution.

Subcontractor & Trade Coordination

• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure site readiness and proper sequencing.
• Communicate expectations for quality, access, layout, and scope.
• Verify that subcontractor work aligns with drawings, details, and finish standards.
• Communicate field concerns, conflicts, or needed clarifications to the Superintendent and Project Management team.

Schedule & Material Support

• Assist the Superintendent in maintaining project progress and sequencing.
• Track daily progress and report delays or issues that could affect the schedule.
• Confirm that finish materials, hardware, trim, cabinetry components, and specialty products are onsite before scheduled installation.
• Notify leadership of missing, damaged, or incorrect materials.
• Coordinate with the Product & Costing Manager and Superintendent on product deliveries, substitutions, and field needs.

Field Problem Solving

• Identify field conditions that differ from plans or affect finish quality.
• Propose practical solutions that maintain design intent, schedule, and craftsmanship.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and design team when clarification is needed.
• Anticipate challenges before they become delays or punch list items.

Required Skills & Experience

Finish Carpentry Expertise

• Strong experience in residential construction, remodeling, or custom home building.
• Advanced skill in finish carpentry, trim, doors, hardware, cabinetry support, built-ins, and custom details.
• Ability to produce clean, precise, high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of layout, reveals, transitions, alignment, and finish sequencing.
• Ability to work from architectural drawings, finish schedules, elevations, and shop drawings.

Construction Knowledge

• Solid understanding of residential construction methods and building systems.
• Ability to perform framing, backing, blocking, and general carpentry when needed.
• Familiarity with construction sequencing and how finish work interacts with other trades.
• Ability to identify quality issues and resolve them proactively.

Field Leadership

• Ability to coordinate daily work activity while remaining productive as a carpenter.
• Strong organization, planning, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and professional jobsite.
• Comfortable communicating with subcontractors, suppliers, office staff, and leadership.

Communication

• Clear, professional communication with the Superintendent, Project Management team, design team, and office staff.
• Ability to document site conditions, material needs, and field concerns.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with clients, trades, and team members.

Key Performance Indicators

Craftsmanship & Quality

• High-quality finish carpentry and custom detail execution.
• Reduced punch list items and rework.
• Accurate installation according to plans, specifications, and company standards.

Schedule Support

• Finish work completed efficiently and in proper sequence.
• Work areas prepared for upcoming trades and installations.
• Early communication of issues that may affect progress.

Jobsite Organization

• Clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Proper protection of completed work and finish materials.
• Effective coordination with subcontractors and field team members.

Team Effectiveness

• Positive feedback from the Superintendent, Project Management team, and clients.
• Clear communication of field updates, material needs, and site concerns.
• Reliable daily leadership and problem-solving in the field.

Tools & Systems

• Architectural drawings, finish schedules, specifications, and shop drawings
• Jobsite documentation and photo records
• Scheduling coordination with the Superintendent
• Communication with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Standard carpentry and finish carpentry tools

Working Relationships

Receives Direction From

Principal / Leadership

Company standards for craftsmanship, quality, and client experience.

Construction Superintendent

Project schedule, field priorities, sequencing, scope clarification, and overall project direction.

Project Management / Office Team

Project updates, material coordination, documentation, and administrative support.

Design Team

Plan updates, finish details, design intent, and clarification of architectural elements.

Product & Costing Manager

Product orders, delivery schedules, material confirmations, and substitutions.

Provides Support To

Superintendent

Daily field execution, progress updates, jobsite coordination, and issue identification.

Project Management / Office Team

Material needs, task completion updates, site readiness information, and field documentation.

Subcontractors

Site access, sequencing, scope clarification, and coordination of work areas.

Clients

Professional jobsite presence, high-quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled finish carpenter who takes pride in precise, clean, and thoughtful work. They are comfortable working independently, coordinating with others, solving field challenges, and helping maintain the quality and organization of the jobsite.

This person understands that finish carpentry is one of the most visible parts of a project and approaches every detail with care, professionalism, and accountability.