Join the Heartland Acoustics & Interiors Team! Location: Raleigh, NC About Us: Heartland Acoustics & Interiors brings 25+ years of expertise in specialty ceiling and wall systems—ranging from acoustical panels to wood, m…
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Carpenter jobs in Raleigh, NC
Carpenters frame structures, hang doors, build stairs, and run finish trim, reading plans and working wood and engineered materials to tight tolerances on site.
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$18–$43/hr
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Join our dynamic team as a Landscape Installation / Construction Foreman. As a Foreman, you will lead a team in executing planting, hardscaping, and construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and to the h…
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DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$186k - $213.9k
Job ID: 42527Reference: 300015891724575Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, United States | New York, NY, United States | Raleigh, NC, United States | Calgary, AB, Canada | Toronto, ON, Canada | Vancouver, BC, Canada | San Fra…
Hardscape Crew Leader Title: Hardscape Crew Leader FLSA Status : Exempt Shift: 1st Reports to : Director of Installations Department: N/A Employment Status: Full-Time Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes ...
Hardscape Foreman / Crew Leader Currin Outdoor Living | Raleigh, NC | Full-Time Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience Recruitment managed by Jones Advisors on behalf of Currin Outdoor Living Ready to Lead Whi…
Custom Closet Installer Raleigh, NC | Full-Time | Monday-Friday About Us Closet Factory, a leader in custom closets and home organization since 1983, is locally owned and operated in Raleigh, NC. We specialize in high-qu…
$60k - $70k
Landscape Garden Install Leader Company: Currin Outdoor Living Location: Raleigh, NC Recruitment managed by Jones Advisors on behalf of Currin Outdoor Living. Do you love transforming outdoor spaces into living works of…
$120k - $150k
Roles and Responsibilities Develop and maintain the technical roadmap and execution plan for cybersecurity and regulatory compliance initiatives. Translate regulatory requirements into actionable technical proposals cove…
$23 - $25 per hour
Carpenters Needed! Pay: $23-$25/hr Location: Apex, NC Job Description Join a dynamic team working on a confidential project in Apex, NC. As a carpenter, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety and organization of…
Bath Fitter, a leader in the bathtub and shower remodeling industry is hiring an experienced Installer for Bathroom Renovations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Installer who loves the challenge of takin…
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What carpenters earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $48k–$64k |
| Master / Lead | $29–$43 | $61k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Framing and layoutFinish and trim workBlueprint readingPrecise measuring and mathPower and hand toolsBuilding code awarenessJob site safetyWorking with other trades
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Are you stronger in rough framing or finish work?
Answer honestly and give an example of your best work in that lane. Foremen staff crews by strength, so clarity helps you both.
How do you lay out a wall from plans?
Walk through plate layout, stud spacing, openings with headers, and checking square and dimensions against the print before nailing.
Tell me about a time the plans did not match site conditions. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, flagged it to the lead or GC, and documented the change rather than improvising something an inspector would catch.
What is your approach to keeping cuts accurate over a long day?
Mention habits like measure twice, marking waste side, checking your saw's square, and slowing down when tired. Consistency is the craft.
What tools do you bring, and which are you fastest with?
Give a real inventory and one specialty, whether it is running crown, setting doors, or framing stairs. Owning your tools signals commitment.
How do you work around electricians and plumbers on a busy site?
Talk about sequencing, protecting their rough-in, and communicating before cutting or furring anything near other trades' work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
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Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
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Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
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Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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