Lead Finish Carpenter - Kalamazoo, MI

• $27.00-35.00 per hour
• Local Projects
• Competitive Company Benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Finish Carpenter to add to our growing team. This Lead Carpenter role oversees a crew of 3–4 laborers and carpenters while performing hands-on carpentry work on new construction projects, including commercial buildings, pole barns, and pre-engineered structures. The position combines field leadership with advanced carpentry skills, with a strong emphasis on rough framing, sheet metal siding, metal roofing, and other core carpentry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of 3–4 laborers and carpenters on new construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
• Perform rough framing for a variety of commercial, pole barn, and pre-engineered building projects.
• Install doors and windows accurately, ensuring proper fit, function, and finish.
• Complete finish trim work, including casing, baseboards, and other detailed interior carpentry.
• Execute commercial casework and cabinetry installation with precision and attention to detail.
• Install bath accessories and related interior fixtures according to specifications and plans.
• Install sheet metal siding and metal roofing systems on new builds.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings to plan and execute framing and finish tasks.
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices, such as tape measures, to complete framing, installation, and finish carpentry work.
• Coordinate daily work plans, participate in morning planning and crew orientations, and assign tasks to team members.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, owners, and project stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and aligned with expectations.
• Work independently when required while also providing clear direction and support to crew members.
• Assist with any additional carpentry and construction duties necessary to complete new build projects from start to finish.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional carpentry experience, including work with commercial projects.
• Proven experience running a commercial job site, including coordinating crews and daily activities.
• Strong understanding of rough framing and framing layout for new construction.
• Proficiency in finish carpentry, including trim work, interior woodwork, and detailed finishes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Skill in installing doors, windows, cabinetry, and interior trim components.
• Proficient use of tape measures, basic hand tools, and standard carpentry equipment.
• Ownership of basic hand tools necessary for daily carpentry tasks.

Why Work Here?

You will join a reputable construction company with a strong local presence and a steady pipeline of projects throughout Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan, providing consistent, year-round work. The organization values long-term relationships and supports employees with clear opportunities to take ownership of their projects and lead crews in the field. You'll receive access to a company vehicle, reflecting the company’s investment in its field leaders. The total rewards package includes an annual performance-based bonus, 75% employer-paid medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 6 paid holidays, and a 3% IRA match, supporting both your financial security and overall well-being.

Work Environment

The workday typically begins with a planning session and crew orientation, where the team reviews project goals, safety considerations, and daily tasks. Typical projects include offices, churches, retail and restaurant spaces, pharmacies, automotive dealerships, warehouses, and other commercial buildings located in Kalamazoo, Richland, and surrounding areas. Standard hours are approximately 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, averaging around 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime based on project needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth