Carpenter / Foreman
Carpenter / Foreman
Job ID: 41284
Location: Whitefish, MT
Category: Construction
Employment Type: Contract
A high-end, custom home construction company in the Flathead Valley is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter / Foreman to join our award-winning team. We take pride in bringing Montana dream homes to life through exceptional craftsmanship, strong leadership, and collaboration with skilled local tradespeople.
This role is ideal for a highly skilled carpenter ready to step into a leadership position overseeing daily jobsite operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The Foreman plays a key role in coordinating crews, managing workflow, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and to exact specifications.
Why You Want This Job:
- Starting pay $30 to $40+/ hour, depending on experience
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Paid time off
- Generous paid holidays
- Fuel reimbursement
- Tool purchase program
- Opportunity to lead high-end custom residential projects and commercial
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Lead and supervise daily jobsite operations and carpentry crews
- Coordinate workflow, schedules, and material needs with Project Managers and subcontractors
- Perform and oversee finish carpentry including siding, flooring, trim, and custom built-ins
- Manage layout, measurements, and execution of framing, flooring, walls, and roof systems
- Ensure projects meet architectural plans, specifications, and company quality standards
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and design documents to guide crew execution
- Train and mentor carpenters and apprentices to maintain craftsmanship standards
- Maintain jobsite safety, cleanliness, and organization at all times
- Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, craftsmanship, and client satisfaction
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions proactively with leadership
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years residential carpentry experience
- 2+ years in a leadership, Lead Carpenter, or Foreman role preferred
- Strong finish carpentry and framing experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and written specifications
- Proven ability to lead crews and manage jobsite productivity
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite
- Must supply own tools
Get in touch! Call or text 406-295-1362 to reach Morgan in our Kalispell LC Staffing Office.
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