Carpenter & Field Specialist (Early-Stage Team)

The Opportunity

Manor House Construction & Engineering is building a modern, agile construction and restoration company. We cut the corporate red tape to focus on what matters: uncompromising craftsmanship and treating our field team as core partners in our mission.
We are looking for a versatile and proactive Carpenter & Field Specialist to be a foundational member of our field operations in the Kansas City metro. If you take deep pride in building things right the first time, thrive with autonomy, and want to help set the standards for a fast-growing company, this is the role for you.
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Why Join Manor House?

• Real Ownership & Autonomy: You won’t be micromanaged. We trust you to own your tasks, solve practical challenges, and deliver exceptional results.
• Direct Access & Voice: Work directly with company leadership. Your ideas for better tools, processes, and job site efficiency are not only heard but implemented.
• Ground-Floor Growth: As we expand, our foundational team members get priority pathways to Lead Carpenter, Foreman, and Field Management roles.
• Modern Work Environment: We invest in top-tier tools, safe job sites, and a team culture built on mutual respect, pride in the trade, and shared success.

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What You'll Do
You will tackle a wide variety of skilled carpentry, precision installation, and hands-on site execution tasks, including:

• Finish & Architectural Carpentry: Execute trim, crown molding, custom millwork, cabinetry, and fixture installations with precision and an eye for detail.
• Structural & Rough Carpentry: Frame walls, set joists, build decks, hang drywall, and perform siding and exterior envelope repairs.
• Multi-Trade Execution: Contribute across all phases of a project, from demolition and site prep to tile preparation, caulking, and punch-list finishing.
• Blueprint Translation: Read and interpret architectural drawings and project specifications to bring a design to life accurately and durably.
• Site Restoration & Prep: Support water damage mitigation and structural preparations for specialty restoration projects.
• Safety & Standards Ambassador: Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work area, ensuring every site reflects our brand’s professional standards.

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Who You Are

• Proactive & Action-Oriented: You don’t wait to be told what to do. You see what needs to be done—from staging materials to prepping a worksite—and you take initiative.
• Craft-Obsessed: You care about the details. Tight miter joints, perfect cabinet gaps, and the overall durability of your work are sources of pride.
• Adaptable & Resilient: In a growing company, priorities can shift. You face unexpected challenges with a positive, solutions-first mindset.
• Reliable & Self-Driven: You show up on time, manage your workflow effectively, and communicate clearly when you encounter obstacles.

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Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in residential/commercial carpentry, remodeling, or structural restoration.
• Tool Proficiency: Mastery of standard hand and power tools (e.g., miter saws, table saws, nail guns, drills, levels).
• Physical Capability: Comfortable with heavy lifting (50+ lbs), working on ladders and scaffolding, and performing active physical labor all day.
• Trade Knowledge: Broad familiarity with multiple phases of construction, including drywall, caulking, and a basic awareness of mechanical, Electrical, and plumbing systems, roofing, and deck construction.
• Restoration Knowledge (Bonus): Prior experience in water mitigation or other restoration work is a significant plus, but we are eager to train the right craftsperson.
• Logistics: Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and be legally authorized to work in the US. A standard background check will be required.

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How We Work & Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $50.00 per hour, based on your depth of experience and skill set.
• Review Cycle: We conduct regular performance and compensation reviews to reward execution and reliability.
• Schedule: Consistent weekly hours with predictable project sprints across the KC Metro area.
• Gear & Safety: Job site PPE is provided, except footwear.

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Quick-Apply Screening Questions
When applying, please provide a brief note answering the following:
1. How many years of hands-on carpentry or remodeling experience do you have?
2. What is a recent project or build you completed that you were