Lead Framing Carpenter - 15+ Years Experience Required LivWell Homes is seeking an experienced Lead Framing Carpenter to join our team in the Traverse City area. We build high-quality custom homes and are looking for someone who can take ownership of framing work, solve problems in the field, and lead other carpenters effectively. A minimum of 15 years of professional framing/carpentry experience is required for this position. We are specifically looking for someone with extensive hands-on residential framing experience who can work independently and lead a crew without requiring constant direction. Responsibilities Lead residential framing on custom-home projects Read and work accurately from architectural and structural plans Lay out and construct walls, floors, roofs, stairs, openings, and other structural components Coordinate and direct other carpenters and laborers Identify framing issues and determine practical solutions in the field Maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, productivity, and jobsite safety Coordinate with project managers and other trades Assist with other carpentry work as projects require Requirements 15+ years of professional carpentry/framing experience — required Extensive residential framing experience Demonstrated ability to lead a framing crew Strong blueprint-reading and layout skills Thorough understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Dependable, professional, and able to communicate effectively with project managers and crew members