Residential Skilled Carpenter

Residential Carpentry Specialist – Transform High-End Homes Across West Michigan

Job Overview:


* Company: Encompass Design & Remodeling


* Location: Jenison, MI and surrounding Greater Grand Rapids / Lakeshore project areas


* Employment Type: Full-time


* Compensation: $28–$35+ per hour, based on experience + annual bonuses


* Role Type: Residential remodeling, demolition, framing, site execution, and finish support


* Required: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

The Opportunity:

Encompass Design & Remodeling is hiring a Residential Skilled Carpenter to support high-end remodeling projects across the Greater Grand Rapids and Lakeshore areas.

This is a hands-on field role for an experienced remodeling carpenter who can take ownership of demolition, framing, prep work, and daily site execution.

The right person understands how to work inside existing homes, solve problems as they come up, communicate clearly with the project manager, and leave each phase clean and ready for the next trade.

You do not need to manage the entire project or coordinate every subcontractor.

You do need to be the person on site who sees issues early, documents them clearly, communicates what is needed, and performs high-quality work without constant supervision.

What You’ll Do


* Perform and lead hands-on residential remodeling work.


* Support demolition, framing, structural prep, and selected finish scopes.


* Complete work accurately so drywall, trim, cabinetry, tile, and other finish trades can follow cleanly.


* Perform high-quality rough and finish carpentry, including demolition, framing, trim, cabinetry, drywall, fixture installations, and other remodeling tasks.


* Direct daily job site operations for projects assigned by the project manager.


* Execute both rough and finish carpentry work to exact design specifications.


* Ensure projects are completed on schedule and in accordance with project plans and quality standards.


* Identify jobsite issues early and communicate them to the project manager.


* Identify design, layout, or constructability issues and communicate solutions before they impact project progress.


* Document site conditions, progress, issues, and completed work in BuilderTrend or the company’s project management system.


* Take daily site photos and enter job notes at the end of the day.


* Log to-dos and communicate anything that may affect schedule, scope, trades, materials, or project flow.


* Work closely with the project manager to reduce unnecessary site visits and keep projects moving.


* Inspect completed work and maintain exact quality standards, correcting deficiencies when necessary.


* Manage job site materials, track inventory, and assist project managers in maintaining schedules and preventing budget overruns.


* Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite.


* Support other field needs as requ...