Empire Remodeling

Trim Carpenter - High-End Residential Remodeling

Location: Kansas City Metro (On-Site)

Build beautiful, finish strong.

Empire Remodeling is a family-owned, process-driven remodeler serving the greater Kansas City area. With 700+ completed projects and roughly 70 projects per year (including six basement finishes a month), we deliver top-tier craftsmanship with calm, organized execution. Our small, tight-knit team runs on checklists, SOPs, and clear communication, so great carpenters can focus on what they do best: building beautiful work, the right way, the first time.

We're hiring an experienced Trim Carpenter to handle high-finish interiors across basements, kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home remodels. You'll own the details, from casing and crown to built-ins and stair components, while collaborating with PMs, subs, and the field team to keep quality, schedule, and client experience on point.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-finish trim work: doors, casing, base, crown, wainscoting, stair trim, railings, and custom built-ins
• Set, scribe, and install cabinetry, panels, and millwork to exacting tolerances
• Read plans, elevations, and details; confirm site conditions and layout before installation
• Coordinate with PMs/subs on sequencing, access, deliveries, and punch items
• Protect client homes; maintain clean, safe, organized work areas every day
• Track materials, create accurate cut lists, and minimize rework/scrap
• Document progress (photos/notes) and flag issues early with solutions

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of professional trim/finish carpentry (high-end residential preferred)
• Broad skill set: stair parts, built-ins, fine scribing, cabinet installs, miter/coped joints
• Own a full set of professional hand & battery-powered tools; ability to safely use larger shop/jobsite tools
• Able to read drawings, take precise measurements, and deliver tight, consistent finishes
• Reliability, professionalism, and client-facing communication skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to KC-metro job sites (no relocation for this role)

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, steady pipeline of work (year-round), W-2.
• Pay: $30/hr to start + performance bonuses (based on experience for top-tier craft)
• Respectful culture with adult-level autonomy and accountability
• Paid time off and periodic company bonuses
• Clear processes, organized jobs, and a stable core team

Why Empire

• Consistency: organized schedules, clean jobsites, fast decisions
• Quality: top-of-market craftsmanship and clients who value it
• Pace with sanity: lean team, streamlined SOPs, minimal chaos
• Stability: long-tenured subs and staff; we keep great people

Empire Remodeling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law.