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Lead Carpenter - Residential Renovations

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Aug 21, 2026
1 position

$40–$60 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Lead Carpenter will oversee site operations for residential renovation projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. They are responsible for managing subcontractors, coordinating with consultants, and maintaining clear communication with clients regarding project timelines and budgets.

Job details

About the Role Our client is seeking a full-time Lead Carpenter experienced in residential general contracting to lead on site crews for a wide range of residential renovation projects. You will work closely with the company owner and operator, overseeing site operations for kitchen, bathroom, full home, and bespoke renovation projects, ensuring work is done to client specifications and to a high quality standard. Responsibilities • Lead subcontractors and labourers in daily work, ensuring all work is done in a safe and efficient manner • Provide guidance to crews on proper construction methods and quality standards • Create project schedules, communication construction timelines to crews and clients • Communicate with clients in person, build trust with clients that projects will be delivered on schedule, budget, and to a high quality • Work with the General Contractor to resolve any constructional issues that may arise • Ensure building inspections are completed periodically throughout the construction phases to ensure work meets client specifications • Coordinate with designers, engineers, and inspectors, maintain strong relationships with consultants • Support daily office and project administration Skills and Requirements • Experience as a Carpenter or General Contractor on residential renovation projects • Driver's license and your own work truck, as well as standard contracting tools • Ability to coordinate with multiple ongoing projects at once • Understanding of residential renovations clients, how to work with them, and what their expectations will be • Proven ability to lead subcontractors on site • Strong organizational and coordination skills • Ability to find quick solutions and implement them proactively as problems arise day-to-day Final Thoughts We believe in diversity of thought and experience. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know. While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey. #faber1 \n \n $40 - $60 an hour \n

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience as a Carpenter or General Contractor in residential renovations with strong leadership and organizational skills. The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and implement proactive solutions to daily construction challenges.