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Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Job description: Lead Hand / Lead Carpenter – Residential Construction (Custom Homes) Location: Shreveport, LA Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $50-55,000/year About the Company: We are partnering with a leading residential construction company in Shreveport with 25+ years of excellence and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality custom homes . This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the owner and be part of a team known for craftsmanship, professionalism, and homes that clients truly love. Position Overview We’re hiring a Lead Hand / Lead Carpenter to take a hands-on leadership role on custom homebuilding projects. This position is ideal for an experienced residential carpenter who can lead by example in the field—coordinating day-to-day work, maintaining jobsite organization, and ensuring rough and finish carpentry is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard. You’ll be a key on-site leader supporting quality, schedule, and smooth coordination with other trades—while still working with tools and completing carpentry work yourself. Why This Role is Exciting • Join an established, highly respected custom home builder with deep roots in the Shreveport market. • Work directly under the owner with real mentorship and visibility into high-end residential construction. • Lead the craftsmanship on-site—your work will be seen in the final product every day. • Stable, full-time role with competitive pay for a true working lead. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) • Perform and lead hands-on carpentry work across rough carpentry and finish carpentry on residential construction projects. • Act as the on-site lead hand for carpentry activities: plan daily tasks, assign work, and keep the crew productive and aligned with priorities. • Read and work from residential plans and specifications to execute framing and finish details accurately. • Complete and oversee carpentry scopes such as framing, blocking, trim/finish work, punch-list carpentry, and jobsite problem-solving as issues arise. • Coordinate day-to-day with subcontractors and other trades to keep workflow moving and prevent rework (drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets, electrical, plumbing, etc.). • Maintain jobsite organization, material staging, and basic inventory awareness to reduce downtime. • Support quality control by catching issues early, protecting finished work, and ensuring clean, professional results. • Promote and enforce jobsite safety practices, tool safety, and a clean work environment. • Communicate progress, constraints, and field needs clearly to the owner and/or project leadership. What We’re Looking For (Requirements) • Proven experience in residential construction as a carpenter, lead carpenter, or lead hand (custom homes strongly preferred). • Strong working knowledge of framing and finish carpentry, with the ability to produce high-quality work consistently. • Demonstrated ability to lead a small crew on-site—training, task assignment, and accountability. • Ability to read plans, take measurements, and execute work with accuracy and attention to detail. • Strong jobsite judgment: proactive problem-solving, quality mindset, and the ability to keep work moving. • Reliable, professional communication and the ability to work closely with ownership. What We Offer • Full-time role. • Direct mentorship and support from the owner. • Consistent work on top-quality custom home projects in the Shreveport area. • A company culture focused on craftsmanship, teamwork, and building homes the right way. Ready to Apply? If you’re a hands-on Lead Carpenter / Lead Hand who takes pride in residential craftsmanship and wants to lead work on high-quality custom homes in Shreveport, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today. Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person