Lead Carpenter / Cabinet Installer $24-$27 DOE
EVERETT, WA 98201
Posted: 6/22/2026
Job Description
Lead Carpenter / Installer
📍 Everett, WA Area
💰 Competitive Pay DOE
🛠 Full-Time Position
Looking for more than just another carpentry job?
We're seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter / Installer who takes pride in craftsmanship, leads by example, and knows how to keep a job running smoothly from start to finish.
If you're the type of person who can walk onto a jobsite, organize the work, communicate with clients, coordinate crews, and still jump in and produce quality carpentry work, we want to talk to you.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be responsible for both producing high-quality work and managing day-to-day jobsite operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
✔ Framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, doors, windows, and general residential construction
✔ Reading plans, specifications, and scopes of work
✔ Supervising crew members, apprentices, and subcontractors
✔ Managing daily schedules, production goals, and jobsite organization
✔ Coordinating materials, tools, and inventory
✔ Communicating with homeowners, vendors, inspectors, and project managers
✔ Maintaining a safe, professional, and efficient work environment
✔ Tracking progress and helping projects stay on schedule and on budget
What We're Looking For
You are someone who:
Has 7+ years of hands-on carpentry experience
Has at least 2 years of leadership or crew supervision experience
Can confidently read plans and solve problems in the field
Takes ownership of projects and follows through
Communicates professionally with clients and team members
Leads with accountability, professionalism, and integrity
Shows up every day ready to work and help others succeed
Required Qualifications
Strong residential or light commercial construction experience
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Personal carpentry tools
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Requirements:
Bonus Points For Experience with Buildertrend, CoConstruct, or other project management software Strong client-facing communication skills Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing project schedules
To apply for this position, click the link below or contact the local office at (360) 382-6338
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