CAREERS
Lead Carpenter Position
Lead Carpenter
Full-time · Ashland, NH area
Summary
A Lead Carpenter is a production manager who works full-time on residential construction or renovation jobsites, leading a team of Journeyworkers and Apprentices in hands-on performance of all trades — turning specifications into reality from demo through punch list completion.
Mission
A Lead Carpenter (LC) is a production manager who works full-time on residential construction or renovation jobsites leading a team of Journeyworkers and Apprentices in hands-on performance of all trades. A LC turns specifications into reality by executing the highest-quality builds and renovations, from demo & foundations through to punch list completion, in a timely and efficient manner. A LC is most importantly a leader and a customer service specialist who expertly communicates expectations, and who ensures respect for team members, sub-contractors, and clients, and their property.
What We Look For
Incredible integrity · Leadership & care · Proactivity & work ethic · Resourcefulness & creativity · Commitment to excellence & high standards · Efficiency & strategy · Obsessive attention to detail · Enthusiasm · Eager learning & development · Persistence & follow-through · Humility
Skills & Requirements
Heartfelt customer service with outstanding communication skills and habits
Responsible and adaptable jobsite management
Expert use of manual and powered construction tools
Expert understanding and performance of all residential building trades
Heavy lifting ability and endurance — 100lb, 3/4x4x8 sheets of material, 16' lumber, 10-hr workdays, all weather conditions
Safe setup and use of ladders, scaffolding, roof cleats, and other staging in all seasons
Efficient prioritization and intelligence
Valid driver's license and transportation to job sites within 40 minutes of company base (Ashland, NH)
Frequent use of personal vehicle to move between company facilities, job sites, and vendors, and optionally to haul tools, materials, and supplies
Safe loading, driving, and backing of a large truck or cargo van with a large dump trailer
All handheld tools for performing construction trades are required to be owned by the employee, including battery power tools. Center Carpentry provides larger saws & tools, plus jobsite operation tools and supplies like lighting, vacuums, storage & security, and production & safety consumables.
Responsibilities
Full-time position, minimum 40 hours/wk, expect 8–9 hour shifts on weekdays, occasionally longer, no weekend work.
Report directly to the Project Manager (PM): meet regularly one-on-one, communicate all project needs/issues/changes immediately, be reachable by phone during working hours, and assist with jobsite communication (design conversations channeled through the PM).
Supervise Journeyman and Apprentice Carpenters: train all workers on site, supervise all work and behavior, meet occasionally one-on-one to discuss goals and performance.
Plan and oversee jobsite and shop tasks to keep the job on schedule.
Read and interpret design documents — specifications, sketches, plans, elevations, schematics, blueprints, etc.
Coordinate with and assist subcontractors on all licensed and specialty trade work.
Personally perform and/or delegate all other construction trades the project requires, including but not limited to: property protection, dust containment, hazard protocol, demolition, foundations, framing, roofing, windows and doors, weatherproofing, siding & exterior trim, insulation, drywall & other wall/ceiling coverings, finish carpentry, flooring, tilework, woodworking, cabinets, and paint.
Purchase materials, supplies, and tools as needed for production; coordinate with PM on bulk purchases and deliveries.
Expertly use project management software for communication, logging, to-do's, and time clock.
Log daily project progress with text and photos.
Use personal and/or company vehicles and trailers for shopping, deliveries, meetings, disposal, etc.
Pursue a constant attitude of learning in leadership and construction.
Coordinate with team members to keep vehicles, storage, shop, and jobsites safe, organized, secure, clean, and weather-ready.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
No tobacco, alcohol, or mind-altering substances permitted on jobsites, company premises, or company time.
Wear Center Carpentry branded uniform while on the clock.
Growth Timeline
Day 1 — Learn basic software features, meet the team, start work on a jobsite.
1 Week — Master the current project's specifications and direction; work cooperatively with existing team members and begin taking over leadership.
1 Month — Master current project site's leadership and flow; fully responsible for production and team members; fully certified in OSHA 10 and EPA Lead-Safe Renovating.
3 Months — Probationary period ends & benefits kick in; confident leadership in all company standards and procedures.
6 Months — Independently manage and execute one or multiple full renovation projects while supervising and training team members; refining production processes.
1 Year — Continued efficient execution of the highest-quality projects; assist the PM in evaluating and empowering the team.
Benefits
Fun & productive jobsite · Rewarding work with immediate visible results · Flexible hours and time off with appropriate notice · 10-hour Construction OSHA certification · EPA Lead-Safe Renovator certification · Additional education support (books, seminars, classes) · Advances for new employees for tool purchases · Regular tool allowances · Community benefit involvement · Regular team meetings and one-on-ones · Healthy boundaries and work-life balance · Paid time off · Health Reimbursement Arrangement · 401K match up to 3% · Company mileage reimbursement
Growth Path
Lead Carpenters can grow within their role with increasing responsibility, added team members, and larger jobs — resulting in increased influence, pay, and benefits based on performance, ownership, and longevity. The primary promotion opportunity is Project Manager, for ambitious, business-minded performers.
Lead Carpenter
Full-time · Ashland, NH area
Summary
A Lead Carpenter is a production manager who works full-time on residential construction or renovation jobsites, leading a team of Journeyworkers and Apprentices in hands-on performance of all trades — turning specifications into reality from demo through punch list completion.
Mission
A Lead Carpenter (LC) is a production manager who works full-time on residential construction or renovation jobsites leading a team of Journeyworkers and Apprentices in hands-on performance of all trades. A LC turns specifications into reality by executing the highest-quality builds and renovations, from demo & foundations through to punch list completion, in a timely and efficient manner. A LC is most importantly a leader and a customer service specialist who expertly communicates expectations, and who ensures respect for team members, sub-contractors, and clients, and their property.
What We Look For
Incredible integrity · Leadership & care · Proactivity & work ethic · Resourcefulness & creativity · Commitment to excellence & high standards · Efficiency & strategy · Obsessive attention to detail · Enthusiasm · Eager learning & development · Persistence & follow-through · Humility
Skills & Requirements
Heartfelt customer service with outstanding communication skills and habits
Responsible and adaptable jobsite management
Expert use of manual and powered construction tools
Expert understanding and performance of all residential building trades
Heavy lifting ability and endurance — 100lb, 3/4x4x8 sheets of material, 16' lumber, 10-hr workdays, all weather conditions
Safe setup and use of ladders, scaffolding, roof cleats, and other staging in all seasons
Efficient prioritization and intelligence
Valid driver's license and transportation to job sites within 40 minutes of company base (Ashland, NH)
Frequent use of personal vehicle to move between company facilities, job sites, and vendors, and optionally to haul tools, materials, and supplies
Safe loading, driving, and backing of a large truck or cargo van with a large dump trailer
All handheld tools for performing construction trades are required to be owned by the employee, including battery power tools. Center Carpentry provides larger saws & tools, plus jobsite operation tools and supplies like lighting, vacuums, storage & security, and production & safety consumables.
Responsibilities
Full-time position, minimum 40 hours/wk, expect 8–9 hour shifts on weekdays, occasionally longer, no weekend work.
Report directly to the Project Manager (PM): meet regularly one-on-one, communicate all project needs/issues/changes immediately, be reachable by phone during working hours, and assist with jobsite communication (design conversations channeled through the PM).
Supervise Journeyman and Apprentice Carpenters: train all workers on site, supervise all work and behavior, meet occasionally one-on-one to discuss goals and performance.
Plan and oversee jobsite and shop tasks to keep the job on schedule.
Read and interpret design documents — specifications, sketches, plans, elevations, schematics, blueprints, etc.
Coordinate with and assist subcontractors on all licensed and specialty trade work.
Personally perform and/or delegate all other construction trades the project requires, including but not limited to: property protection, dust containment, hazard protocol, demolition, foundations, framing, roofing, windows and doors, weatherproofing, siding & exterior trim, insulation, drywall & other wall/ceiling coverings, finish carpentry, flooring, tilework, woodworking, cabinets, and paint.
Purchase materials, supplies, and tools as needed for production; coordinate with PM on bulk purchases and deliveries.
Expertly use project management software for communication, logging, to-do's, and time clock.
Log daily project progress with text and photos.
Use personal and/or company vehicles and trailers for shopping, deliveries, meetings, disposal, etc.
Pursue a constant attitude of learning in leadership and construction.
Coordinate with team members to keep vehicles, storage, shop, and jobsites safe, organized, secure, clean, and weather-ready.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
No tobacco, alcohol, or mind-altering substances permitted on jobsites, company premises, or company time.
Wear Center Carpentry branded uniform while on the clock.
Growth Timeline
Day 1 — Learn basic software features, meet the team, start work on a jobsite.
1 Week — Master the current project's specifications and direction; work cooperatively with existing team members and begin taking over leadership.
1 Month — Master current project site's leadership and flow; fully responsible for production and team members; fully certified in OSHA 10 and EPA Lead-Safe Renovating.
3 Months — Probationary period ends & benefits kick in; confident leadership in all company standards and procedures.
6 Months — Independently manage and execute one or multiple full renovation projects while supervising and training team members; refining production processes.
1 Year — Continued efficient execution of the highest-quality projects; assist the PM in evaluating and empowering the team.
Benefits
Fun & productive jobsite · Rewarding work with immediate visible results · Flexible hours and time off with appropriate notice · 10-hour Construction OSHA certification · EPA Lead-Safe Renovator certification · Additional education support (books, seminars, classes) · Advances for new employees for tool purchases · Regular tool allowances · Community benefit involvement · Regular team meetings and one-on-ones · Healthy boundaries and work-life balance · Paid time off · Health Reimbursement Arrangement · 401K match up to 3% · Company mileage reimbursement
Growth Path
Lead Carpenters can grow within their role with increasing responsibility, added team members, and larger jobs — resulting in increased influence, pay, and benefits based on performance, ownership, and longevity. The primary promotion opportunity is Project Manager, for ambitious, business-minded performers.