Lead Carpenter at Ealy Construction

What if your craftsmanship was backed by a team that values quality as much as you do?

What if you could lead beautiful remodels, work with clients who appreciate great work, and be part of a company where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day?

You'll lead high-end remodeling projects throughout Moscow, Idaho and Pullman, Washington, taking ownership of the jobsite from start to finish. You'll have the freedom to solve problems, make decisions, coordinate trades, and build projects you can be proud of. At Ealy Construction, our Lead Carpenters aren't just laborers: they're leaders, planners, mentors, and the face of the company on every project.

What's different here is the support behind you. Our design-build process creates detailed plans, selections, budgets, and scopes before construction begins, reducing the chaos and uncertainty that often plague remodeling projects. You'll work alongside an experienced team that values communication, organization, craftsmanship, and respect for both clients and coworkers. We believe remodeling should be enjoyable for both our clients and for our team.

Ealy Construction is a regional and national award-winning design-build remodeling company founded in Moscow, Idaho. For over 19 years, we've built our reputation on exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful processes, and a culture where great people can build fulfilling long-term careers. If you love what you do, take ownership of your work, and want to be part of a team that values excellence and gratitude, we'd love to meet you.

Lead Carpenter Job Description

COMPENSATION:

• $70,000–$85,000+ annual salary, based on experience

• 2 weeks PTO/Vacation

• 7 paid holidays per year

• Matching 401K after 1 year

• Profit sharing opportunities as we grow

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time.

LOCATION:

Moscow Idaho & Pullman Washington, two beautiful college towns in the Pacific Northwest.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality carpentry with laser focus, a smile, a humble heart, and tons of communication. A Lead Carpenter is a highly experienced carpenter who takes on production and management of each job he is physically present at.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must love what you do. We’re positive people and we’re privileged to have this career.

• 10+ years experience in residential carpentry.

• Humble, Hungry, Personable. Self-motivated. Self-managing.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Controlled work hours - we have families and we like to spend time with them.

• Cheerful, no-gossip, hard-working environment.

• Production bonus and profit-sharing potential - We reward results and faithfulness.

• Periodic off-site education.

• Work on challenging and beautiful projects that are usually no farther than 15 mins. from home.

• Company truck, tools provision, and clothing allowance after 1 yr.

• No glass ceiling. You can learn, grow and advance as much as you like.

• Company matched 401k retirement plan after 1 yr.

• Live in North Idaho or South East Washington

Specific Duties:

• You are the on-site manager for our construction projects. Your performance is extremely important to the success of our company. You are our representative to both the client and the community at large. We get most of our work because of our reputation and you are a very important part of that reputation. Both the quality of your work and the appearance of your job site reflect strongly on you and our company.

• You are responsible for knowing and understanding all job processes, paperwork: Plans, specifications, and change orders. Any questions you have, or discrepancies you discover, should be checked with the project manager. You are responsible for maintaining all job records as required by the office. These records are most important for our work and must be maintained by the Lead Carpenter.

• You are responsible for performing all carpentry labor on the job, requesting help as it is needed. When other carpenters or helpers are on your job, you are responsible for assigning them work, expediting their performance and generally supervising them, including expediting their recordkeeping (time cards, etc.).

• You will schedule and coordinate all subcontractors, in consultation with the project manager, work out their layout problems, ensure their proper performance and approve their payment, as well as ensure that they get timely inspections on their work. It is your responsibility to be sure that all subcontractors adhere to all of our company’s policies.

• The lead carpenter will prepare the final material takeoffs and order materials promptly and accurately. With at least 24 hours notice, we can minimize or eliminate material runs by company employees. All material orders are to go through the project manager to ensure cost control. Carpenters or helpers may pick up materials only under emergency conditions. You are responsible for accurately checking all materials delivered to your job for quantity and measurement, as well as damage. Delivery truck drivers are to wait for your inspection, as your signature approves the condition and count of the order. Any discrepancy is to be noted on the delivery ticket. It is imperative that you check such things as door swing, window sizes, cabinet sizes and types, lumber type and grade, etc., before you sign the delivery ticket. Remember, it’s your job site. (The project manager will be responsible for ordering doors, windows, cabinets, and other “specialty” items.)

• You must maintain a clean work site. This is important for many reasons, among them safety and efficiency. A sloppy site reflects badly on your work and our company. Dust protection of the client’s property is one of your most important jobs. Be sure to control any mud on your site. All job sites are to be broom-cleaned daily. Debris is to be properly stored and hauled away promptly. No smoking is ever allowed at client’s homes. It is also your responsibility to monitor smoking by subcontractors on your site as well.

• You are responsible for the protection of the client’s property. Do not use anything, including tools, equipment, or cleaning supplies that belong to the client. Be sure you lock and secure the job site before you leave for the day. You must secure all ladders and equipment on site. All materials are to be stored in a safe place. The client’s telephone may be used only with their permission and then only for business or emergency personal calls. You must never disturb a client with loud radios, angry music, off-color or foul language.

• Job safety for both the client and our workers is your responsibility. Be sure that job conditions encourage safety. Monitor both company and individual equipment for proper safety features, safe electrical cords, etc., and inform the project manager of any unsafe conditions. Proper safety equipment must be used when appropriate.

• We always want to accommodate our clients and their wishes. And, if they want any extra work or make any changes, please refer them to the project manager or to the salesperson. Don’t agree to anything without getting approval, and don’t ever work without a change order from the client.

• You are responsible for installing a job sign in the most prominent place possible and for maintaining its condition. Where appropriate, door hangers or other promotional materials should be distributed in the surrounding neighborhood. Work with the project manager or the salesperson on this; we all benefit when we can sign up for new work. Every sales lead is important.

• The lead carpenter will develop and maintain the project schedule along with the project manager. To be sure your job is on schedule or ahead of schedule, monitor your progress against the calendar. Notify the project manager as soon as possible of any delays or conditions that will affect the schedule. You must also notify the office if you are having any problems maintaining the schedule. Coordination of all the elements that make up a typical job requires adherence to a tight schedule. You are our link to the job site and we need to know whether you need any help.

• Unless otherwise agreed upon, our work day is from 8:00 to 4:30. You and your crew are expected to take a half-hour unpaid lunch. Any deviations from this schedule must be approved by the project manager and by the client. This is best done at the preconstruction conference. We start at 8 a.m. to provide our clients with as little disruption and as much privacy as possible. You are expected to check in with the project manager on a daily basis to report on the progress of subs and inspections, make any manpower requests for the next day, and to discuss materials orders, overall job scheduling, and client concerns.

• You must pay attention to follow through. Just because you notify the office, a sub, or the client of a question or problem, don’t assume someone else is taking care of the situation. It is your job and your responsibility to resolve and complete the loose ends on your job site. The perfect lead carpenter is: Performance-Driven, Organized, Considerate.

Further Responsibilities:

• Review and approve sales budgets with contractor

• Runs pre-construction meetings along with contractor

• Plans the job

• Establishes daily jobsite tasks

• Determines daily labor needs

• Organizes and supervises all on-site labor

• Maintains jobsite paperwork

• Schedules and supervises Subcontractors

• Estimates, orders and receives materials

• Resolves small plan discrepancies

• Estimates and approves changes orders in concert with contractor and owner.

• Handles routine customer relations

• Communicates with contractor

• Oversees jobsite safety

• Prepares punch list

• Schedules Inspections and Obtains Certificate of Occupancy

• Follows up on warranty call-backs

• Takes extreme ownership of his work

• Is generally amazing

What Kind of People Work Here?

Character is the first thing we hire for. We look for people who live out our five core values:

3 Loves: Team, Clients, Work

• This isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. Our actions show that we love our team, clients, and work. Our commitment to care is the bedrock of our success.

Excellence in Action

• Excellence is our north star. By continuously holding ourselves to a standard greater than ourselves, we become excellent. We feel God’s pleasure when we achieve clear objectives and beautiful, on-time, on-budget remodels.

Humble/Hungry/Smart

• This is the basic DNA of any EC team member - teachable, internally motivated, and people-smart. We embrace challenges as opportunities to grow, creating better experiences for clients and teammates. Bricks and sticks build projects, and smiles and kind words elevate people.

Organized Organizer

• We create order from chaos every day through clarity, simplicity, and thoughtful planning. Our professional process achieves calm and certainty in our own lives and in the lives of our clients and trade partners.

Grateful Enjoyer

• We love Mondays. In all of history, we have the unparalleled privilege of choosing what we want to do for a living and who we do it with. Gratitude infuses everything we do. We enjoy building, and we build enjoyment.