Lead Carpenter

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Lead Carpenter to join our construction team. This role combines expert-level carpentry with leadership and project coordination responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a dependable, well-rounded professional who thrives in both commercial and residential construction settings, possesses a wide range of trade skills, and excels at supervising teams and communicating with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced carpentry tasks including framing, trim, cabinetry, doors, windows, drywall, and finish work
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Ensure all work meets code, safety standards, and company quality expectations
• Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment safely and efficiently
• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities and crew members
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors
• Ensure materials, tools, and labor are properly scheduled and available
• Proactively identify and solve job site issues, minimizing delays and cost overruns
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and logistics
• Track job progress and report to management
• Help maintain accurate documentation, including timesheets, change orders, and daily reports
• Uphold site cleanliness, organization, and safety protocols
• Perform other general labor duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced carpentry skills and experience leading a team or in a supervisory role
• Strong background in both commercial and residential construction
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, layout, framing, and finish carpentry
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and teams simultaneously
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• OSHA certification and other trade-related certifications a plus

Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Thursday 

Job ID: 19312

Wage: $40/hr. DOE

Call A2Z Personnel in Hamilton (406) 363-0723 or Stevensville (406) 777-1662 for information regarding this position or to ask about our benefits, which include health coverage, retirement savings, and personal paid time off. A2Z Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or other characteristics unrelated to the skills and abilities required for a job performance. The agency provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment, including the selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. For more information, view the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster and Americans with Disabilities Act Notice or visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants.