Lead Carpenter

Written By Johannes Heitzeberg

Wild Tree Woodworks is a custom design/build company specializing in unique treehouses throughout the Pacific Northwest. We build creative structures in remarkable locations and are looking for a skilled Lead Carpenter to help guide projects and crews in the field.

The Lead Carpenter is the primary on-site leader for our projects. This role combines strong carpentry ability with leadership, organization, and accountability. The Lead Carpenter helps manage the daily flow of work on site, supports and directs crew members, and works closely with the Project Manager to ensure each project is completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.

Our projects are highly varied and typically run two to eight weeks in length, with locations and designs changing regularly. The role requires someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a project and enjoys solving problems in unique environments.

We work four 10-hour days per week during the summer, giving our team three-day weekends whenever possible. Many projects require working on the road during the week, but crews generally return home for weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and organize daily jobsite activities

  • Provide mentorship and direction to Apprentices and crew

  • Coordinate subcontractors and prepare site for their work

  • Maintain project schedule and communicate anticipated delays

  • Work with the Project Manager to understand and hold to budget

  • Notify PM of client-requested changes prior to additional work

  • Ensure accurate time tracking and cost code usage

  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsite conditions

  • Lead weekly safety meetings

  • Complete punch list and job close-out tasks

  • Submit coded receipts and documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

  • Advanced residential carpentry experience

  • Proven ability to lead a crew

  • Strong understanding of construction drawings and documentation

  • Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented

  • Clear and professional communicator

  • Reliable transportation with lumber rack

Treehouse experience preferred, including:

  • Installing Treehouse Attachment Bolts (TABs)

  • Working from ropes and harness systems

  • Comfort working at height and in unconventional jobsite conditions

  • Structural work in and around living trees

Schedule & Travel

  • Four-day work week (four 10 hour days in summer)

  • Required to travel and work on the road during the week for remote projects (home on weekends)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience

  • Paid time off

  • Health benefits

  • per diem and mileage paid for on away jobs

  • Opportunity to work on unique, design-driven projects in exceptional environments

Wild Tree Woodworks is seeking a Lead Carpenter who values craftsmanship, teamwork, and accountability. This role is for someone who takes pride in their work, supports their crew, and is motivated to build thoughtful, enduring structures.

Interested candidates please send your resume to info@wildtreewoodworks.com. Please include a cover letter stating why you would like to work for Wild Tree Woodworks and why you feel you would be a good fit for our team.

Johannes Heitzeberg
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