Job Description Job Description Lead Carpenter / Working SuperintendentCB ConstructionSeattle, WA | Full-time | On-siteField Leadership | Craftsmanship | Client ExperienceWe are seeking a skilled, organized, and solution…
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Carpenter jobs in Seattle, WA
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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$23–$54/hr
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Living is a nationally recognized leader in designing and building custom outdoor living spaces. We're looking for an experienced carpenter who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and is looking for steady, year-round w…
knowledge of the ever-changing construction industry. Job Summary: Charter Construction is seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our dynamic restoration team. As a Lead Carpenter, you will oversee and execu…
CARPENTER RM Built is a Seattle-based General Contractor that values the delivery of high quality results using effective collaboration and communication. We specialize in residential remodels as well as commercial renov…
$38 - $45 per hour
represent SFW Construction, an industry leader in exterior repair, waterproofing, and structural restoration. If you're a skilled carpenter ready to lead crews, solve complex exterior issues, and take ownership of high-q…
$26.5 - $31.5 per hour
Job Description Job Description Looking for a new leadership opportunity with a growing company? Are you a motivated team player with a positive attitude? We are looking for people to grow with us! Sound Painting Solutio…
$30 - $45 per hour
Do you want a career with a stable & growing company? STS is looking for an experienced carpenter to join our Small Projects team. STS specializes in restoration, remodeling and new construction for residential and comme…
$34 - $41 per hour
Seattle / King County $34-41 hr + OT + Mileage CondoCare Inc. is hiring a Lead Carpenter for year-round residential and HOA repair projects throughout the Seattle area. This role is ideal for an experienced carpenter who…
$30 - $41 per hour
based general contractor, with a focus on green remodeling and new construction, is looking for a skilled, experienced Journeyman Carpenter to complement our great team. This person is a motivated, honest, and reliable i…
$35 - $52 per hour
Seattle-based general contractor with a focus on remodeling, is looking for a skilled, experienced Lead Carpenter - Supervisor. This person is a motivated, honest, and reliable individual and who will bring professionali…
$25 - $45 per hour
Working in the marine or waterproofing industry? Have experience working with elastomeric, urathane and other construction coatings? Are you looking for a new opportunity for growth and development? We are looking for a…
Job Description Job Description Description: The Painting Crew Leader is responsible for managing a team of painters to deliver high-quality residential and commercial painting projects. This role includes overseeing day…
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What carpenters earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $23–$30 | $48k–$62k |
| Journeyman | $29–$39 | $60k–$81k |
| Master / Lead | $38–$54 | $78k–$112k |
Adjusted for the Seattle 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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Carpenter's Helper
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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