Experienced Carpenter - Renaissance Historic Exteriors

• Heavy Timber Framing: Perform skilled carpentry work on timber structures, ensuring structural integrity and historical accuracy.
• Historic Restoration: Work on unique restoration projects, utilizing techniques and materials that honor the original craftsmanship.
• Project Management: Plan and oversee projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Travel: Travel to various job sites as required; flexibility and willingness to work on-site is essential.

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience with a focus on heavy timber framing and historic restoration.
• Experience in project management, including coordinating crews, managing timelines, and overseeing budgets.
• Strong understanding of tools, materials, and methods used in historic restoration and heavy timber work.
• Ability to travel and work on-site as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of Illinois labor laws and construction compliance is a plus.

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities to work on historically significant and architecturally unique projects.
• A supportive team environment that values craftsmanship and dedication.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and religion.
• Minimum Wage Compliance: Employees will be paid in accordance with Illinois’ minimum wage laws, which currently require employers to pay at least the state-mandated minimum wage rate.
• Workplace Safety: All employees will be provided with a safe and compliant working environment as per OSHA regulations and Illinois labor laws.
• Overtime Pay: Overtime will be paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
• Workers' Compensation: We provide workers' compensation coverage for all employees in compliance with Illinois law.

Renaissance is a nationally recognized commercial and residential historical restoration company, specializing in traditional exterior historical building systems. Our craftsman work on roofing systems, structural and finish carpentry, masonry, architectural sheet metal and other historical systems not commonly found in current construction methods. Our clients include State Capitols, Churches, Universities, Libraries, Private Estates and properties of all types on the National Register of Historical Places. We have been awarded numerous local and national awards for our efforts. We have an industry leading safety program to protect our team members.