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Great Northern Builders, Inc.
Lead Carpenter - Residential Construction
South Berwick, ME | Full-Time | $85k to $105k/year
Build with Purpose. Lead with Integrity.
Great Northern Builders is a woman-owned, award-winning residential construction company serving the Seacoast of NH and Southern Maine. We specialize in high-quality remodeling, additions, and custom homes.
We run on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) -- structure, accountability, and real growth for you.
We're looking for a Lead Carpenter who brings advanced skills, strong field judgment, and pride in exceptional craftsmanship. You'll be a trusted craft leader, mentor others, and ensure every detail meets our standards.
What You'll Do
You'll join a team that values professionalism, quality, and balance. We build homes and careers with care. If you take pride in your craft and want to work with others who hold the same standard -- you'll thrive here.
Ready to build with purpose?
Great Northern Builders, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lead Carpenter - Residential Construction
South Berwick, ME | Full-Time | $85k to $105k/year
Build with Purpose. Lead with Integrity.
Great Northern Builders is a woman-owned, award-winning residential construction company serving the Seacoast of NH and Southern Maine. We specialize in high-quality remodeling, additions, and custom homes.
We run on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) -- structure, accountability, and real growth for you.
We're looking for a Lead Carpenter who brings advanced skills, strong field judgment, and pride in exceptional craftsmanship. You'll be a trusted craft leader, mentor others, and ensure every detail meets our standards.
What You'll Do
- Perform advanced carpentry: framing through high-end finish
- Lead by example in craftsmanship, safety, and professionalism
- Read blueprints, specs, and drawings with accuracy
- Handle layout, framing, trim, cabinetry, millwork, doors, windows, and finish details
- Coordinate daily work with Project Managers and trade partners
- Mentor carpenters and apprentices on your projects
- Solve field challenges while protecting quality and safety
- Assist with material take-offs, ordering, and job site planning
- Keep job sites clean, organized, and safe
- Communicate clearly with clients, trades, and the GNB team
- 7 years residential carpentry (remodeling finish work required)
- Advanced skills: framing, trim, cabinetry, millwork, doors, windows, stairs
- Experience leading small crews or mentoring others
- Strong plan reading and problem-solving -- works with minimal oversight
- High attention to detail and pride in clean, precise work
- Professional communication with clients and coworkers
- Valid driver's license reliable transportation
- Able to lift 50 lbs and work in varying conditions
- $85,000 - $105,000 per year (salary production incentive)
- 2 weeks PTO to start; additional PTO after 2 years
- Paid holidays (7 full days half-day Christmas Eve)
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match (after 90 days)
- Health insurance: up to $500/month toward employee premium
- Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability (company-paid)
- Dental & Vision (company-paid)
- $500 annual tool allowance
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
You'll join a team that values professionalism, quality, and balance. We build homes and careers with care. If you take pride in your craft and want to work with others who hold the same standard -- you'll thrive here.
Ready to build with purpose?
Great Northern Builders, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000