Lead Carpenter- Custom Homes and Remodeling

Lead Carpenter | $35–$50/Hour + Benefits | Spyglass Home Builders
Take pride in your work? Know how to lead a crew and keep a project moving? Spyglass Home Builders is hiring an experienced Lead Carpenter for projects in the Seattle area.

About Spyglass

Spyglass Home Builders is a small, family-run business specializing in custom homes and high-end remodels. We treat our employees like family and value the people behind the craftsmanship. We take pride in building exceptional homes and a team where people feel respected, supported, and appreciated.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who values quality work, communicates clearly, and treats clients and coworkers with respect. If you enjoy solving problems and building things right, we’d like to meet you.

Pay and benefits
$35–$50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Merit-based bonuses

Fuel compensation

$1,000 annual tool stipend

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

What you’ll do

This is a working lead position. You’ll work alongside the crew while helping organize daily tasks, anticipate material needs, and maintain high standards for craftsmanship and jobsite safety.

Lead by example and keep the crew productive.

Plan ahead and communicate issues before they become delays.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.

Work respectfully with homeowners, trade partners, and the Spyglass team.

What you’ll bring

A minimum of 6 years of carpentry experience, including 2 years as a lead carpenter

A reliable truck or van

A full complement of professional tools

Ability to lift at least 80 pounds

Three strong professional references

Ability to pass a short carpentry knowledge test

Dependability, clear communication, and pride in your work

How to apply

Reply to this ad with your name, phone number, and a resume or brief summary of your carpentry and leadership experience. Include three professional references and your availability to start. Photos of work you’re proud of are welcome, too.

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of the work and helps the people around them succeed. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you on the Spyglass team.