MCA Woodworks started in 2020 as one guy with a truck and a set of tools, taking on whatever remodeling work came his way. Since then it's grown into a real company doing kitchens, basements, additions, and full remodels across the Kansas City metro — but it's grown one good hire at a time. Right now I'm looking for the next person to grow with us.
A note from me, personally: I built this company from nothing starting in 2020 — just me, a truck, and whatever work I could find. Every job, every client, every system we run today, I built by hand. I'm not looking to stay small, and I'm not looking for someone to just punch a clock. I'm looking for the next person to build this with — someone I can hand real responsibility to, trust to run jobs the way I would, and grow alongside as this company gets bigger. If that's you, I want to talk.
— Matthew Anderson, Owner, MCA Woodworks
This isn't just a job posting — it's an invitation to get in early on something that's still being built. The person who takes this role won't just be swinging a hammer for us; they'll be one of the first people I hand real ownership to as we scale.
The Role Today
Lead Carpenter / Project Manager: You'll start hands-on — framing, trim, finish carpentry, and the full range of remodeling work — working alongside me and the rest of the crew. You'll need the physical strength and endurance to work well with your hands, and just as important, the communication and organization to start taking ownership of how a job runs, not just the work in front of you.
Where This Can Go
Here's the honest version of what I want this role to become, and the timeline I'm picturing if things go well:
- First few months: master the craftsmanship side — trim, finish, and the day-to-day rhythm of how we run jobs — while learning our systems in JobTread.
- By 6 months: start running point on smaller jobs solo — your own budget, your own schedule, your own client relationship, with me backing you up.
- By a year: take ownership of jobs from start to finish, with the financial upside that comes from running your own projects well.
- As we grow: help me manage a growing crew — bringing on and training the next hires the way I'm training you now.
None of that is guaranteed on a calendar — it's earned, and it moves at the pace of your growth and the company's. But it's the real direction I want to build toward with the right person, and I'll be straight with you about how you're tracking along the way.
What The Job Looks Like Day To Day
- Perform remodeling labor including framing, demo, and general carpentry
- Install and finish trim, doors, and millwork to a high standard
- Execute tile work and other finish trades as needed
- Prepare job sites for cleanliness and clean out debris/discarded material
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for active jobs
- Coordinate daily schedules and sequencing of subcontractors and crew
- Track job progress and communicate updates to ownership and clients
- Help manage material orders, deliveries, and jobsite logistics
- Document daily progress (photos, logs, punch lists) using our project management software (JobTread)
- Flag budget, schedule, or scope issues early so they can be addressed proactively
Skills
- Experience as a construction laborer or finish carpenter preferred
- Experience operating equipment like saws, drills, pneumatic hammers, etc.
- Knowledge of basic construction and mechanicals
- Comfortable leading or directing other crew members on-site
- Strong communication skills — comfortable talking with clients, subs, and the office
- Organized and able to keep multiple moving pieces on track
- Able to work in a team and follow instructions
- Excellent balance and eye-hand coordination
- High school diploma or equivalent
Education and Experience Required
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable work vehicle, preferably a van or truck to drive from project to project
- Must have an Android or iPhone with a data plan
- Must have own basic tools to perform job tasks
Job Type
Full-time
Pay
$35 per hour with an assessment at 3 months with potential [$0.50] per hour raise. Assessment at 6 months with a potential additional [$0.50] per hour raise for a [$36.00] hour wage. This is the starting point — as you take on running your own jobs, we'll build out the financial upside that comes with that (job bonuses, profit share, or a pay structure tied to the work you're managing) together.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 40 hours a year. Resets to 40 on January 1st.
- Bonus Opportunities
- Gas Card: a monthly stipend of $250 a month.
- Tool Allowance: $300/year for purchase through our supplier accounts.
- We carry full workman's compensation on each employee effective starting the first day of employment.
Schedule
- 8 hour shift starting at 9am
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Holidays: we take the 6 major holidays off. Not currently paid but I hope to add that in the future.
- We take the week between Christmas and New Years off. We take the day after Thanksgiving off. This is not paid time off but you can use whatever PTO you have at that time.
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Construction: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Lees Summit, MO 64086 (Required)
Work Location: In person
