Job Description
Build History with Your Hands - Join Renaissance Historic Exteriors as a Structural Carpenter! Job Title: Structural Carpenter
Company Name: Renaissance Historic Exteriors
Pay Range: $20-$40+ per hour (based on experience and skillset)
Industry: Residential Construction - Specializing Historic Roofing Restorations
Location: Based in Belvidere, IL with travel projects across the US
***Per diem provided for travel projects across the US- includes $50 a day with overnight and travel expenses covered and opportunities to work prevailing wage jobs at a higher pay rate!!! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PACKAGE PROVIDED FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS!***
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview Renaissance Historic Exteriors is actively hiring a Structural Carpenter to support our mission of preserving America's most iconic buildings. This role is ideal for individuals with deep experience in timber framing and a strong passion for historical restoration work. From church steeples to federal landmarks, you'll work with like-minded professionals dedicated to craftsmanship, legacy, and structural integrity.
Who We Are Renaissance Historic Exteriors is a nationally respected leader in historic restoration, specializing in roofing, metalwork, carpentry, and masonry on architecturally significant residential, governmental, and institutional buildings. Our team brings traditional methods and modern professionalism together to ensure timeless quality.
Learn more about us at historicexteriors.com . Key Responsibilities - Execute heavy timber framing and joinery on restoration projects, ensuring historical accuracy and structural soundness.
- Install, repair, and restore timber elements such as beams, rafters, joists, and decking using traditional tools and methods.
- Collaborate with preservation architects and project managers to interpret specifications and drawings.
- Travel to various job sites and adapt to unique restoration challenges with flexibility and attention to detail.
- Maintain clean, safe, and OSHA-compliant work environments.
- Assist with training and mentoring junior carpenters in traditional techniques.
- Uphold quality standards and meet project deadlines efficiently.
Qualifications - 5+ years of carpentry experience, including heavy timber framing and historic restoration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of joinery techniques, period-correct tools, and wood species.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, elevation drawings, and restoration specs.
- Comfortable working at heights and in varied weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel for multi-week projects.
- Experience coordinating crews and managing project timelines is a plus.
- Knowledge of Illinois construction codes and labor compliance is helpful.
Benefits - Pay & Incentives:
- Weekly pay cycle
- $20-$40/hr based on experience
- Project completion and performance bonuses
- Referral bonus program
- Overtime potential
- Prevailing wage opportunities
- Health & Wellness:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after 90 days)
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company-provided safety gear (helmets, gloves, etc.)
- Work-Life Balance:
- Paid Time Off (after 1 year)
- Paid Holidays (after 90 days)
- Relocation assistance for traveling projects
- Per diem and housing when working out of town
- Training & Career Development:
- Paid training and certifications (OSHA, lifts, fall protection, etc.)
- Apprenticeship and mentor support
- Tool replacement program
- Unique Company Culture:
- Annual team trips and social events (sporting events, holiday party, bowling, golfing, etc.)
- Uniform and workwear provided
- Monthly employee rewards (gift cards, electronics, travel perks)
Schedule - Full-Time | Monday-Friday
- Typical 8-10 hour shifts with travel-based flexibility
- Overtime paid after 40 hours/week
Work Location: - Belvidere, IL (Projects across the Midwest and nationwide)
Compliance And Legal - Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to equal employment opportunities and comply with all federal and Illinois anti-discrimination laws.
- Minimum Wage Compliance: All compensation meets or exceeds state-mandated wage laws.
- Workplace Safety: Our worksites follow OSHA and Illinois labor safety standards.
- Overtime Pay: Time-and-a-half paid for all hours over 40 in a workweek.
- Workers' Compensation: Full compliance with Illinois workers' comp regulations.
Join a team where tradition, craftsmanship, and purpose align. Apply today and help restore the buildings that shape our history.
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