What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Carpenter position at Armstrong Interiors LLC?
Armstrong Interiors, LLC
Lead Carpenter
Location: Flemington, NJ and surrounding project areas
Lead the Craft -- Build With Integrity, Quality, and Care.
Armstrong Interiors, LLC is a residential remodeling company based in Flemington, NJ, serving homeowners across Hunterdon County, Somerset County, Mercer County, and surrounding areas. We specialize in high-quality remodeling projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and custom carpentry, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, professionalism, and client experience.
Armstrong Interiors, LLC is hiring an experienced Lead Carpenter to help deliver residential remodeling projects with precision, accountability, and pride. This is a key field leadership role responsible for managing on-site construction activities, coordinating with the Project Manager, maintaining jobsite standards, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company expectations.
The ideal candidate is a skilled carpenter and a strong leader who takes ownership of the jobsite, communicates well, solves problems proactively, and understands the importance of delivering both excellent craftsmanship and an excellent client experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily on-site construction activities for remodeling projects
- Work closely with the Project Manager to execute project schedules and meet milestones
- Plan daily and weekly work to keep projects moving efficiently
- Coordinate labor, materials, subcontractors, tools, and jobsite needs
- Read and interpret plans, scopes, and project details
- Ensure all work aligns with company standards and project expectations
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites
- Implement dust control and protect client property
- Communicate professionally with clients and ensure they feel informed and confident
- Identify potential issues early and help create solutions
- Train and support team members in craftsmanship, professionalism, and jobsite standards
- Uphold safety expectations and daily setup/cleanup procedures
- Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and jobsite needs
Qualifications
- 5 years of construction, remodeling, or residential carpentry experience
- Previous leadership experience managing crews or jobsite activities
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and remodeling processes
- Ability to read plans and follow project specifications
- Detail-oriented craftsmanship with a strong commitment to quality
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Calm, professional, and solution-focused under pressure
- Valid driver's license
- Ownership mindset and strong accountability
- Alignment with Armstrong's core values of integrity, quality, and care
Pay and Benefits
- Pay: $25-35/hr based on experience
- Full-time opportunity
- Year-round residential remodeling work
- Opportunity to grow with a structured, quality-focused company
- Supportive team environment
- Professional standards, clear expectations, and strong company values
- Benefits package details to be confirmed by the company
Why Armstrong Interiors?
Armstrong Interiors is building more than beautiful remodeling projects; we are building a team that takes pride in doing things the right way. We value people who stand behind their work, communicate clearly, care for clients' homes, and refuse to cut corners. This is a strong fit for a carpenter who wants to lead, grow, and be part of a company committed to quality, structure, and long-term success. If you want your craftsmanship and leadership to matter, Armstrong Interiors may be the right place for you.
Armstrong Interiors encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Salary : $25 - $35