Lead Carpenter - Custom Homes (Upstate NY)
TAB Construction
Commute to Andes, NY (Required) | Full-Time | Onsite
$36-$40/hour Growth Path

The Opportunity

TAB Construction is a growing residential design-build firm based in Andes, NY, specializing in high-quality custom homes and renovations throughout Delaware County.

We're not a high-volume builder-we focus on craftsmanship, detail, and doing things the right way.

We're looking for a Lead Carpenter who can take true ownership of projects in the field-someone who leads by example, maintains high standards, and ensures projects run smoothly from start to finish.

This role is ideal for someone ready to step into-or continue growing in-a field leadership position with direct impact on project success and client experience.

Learn more about us: www.tabcompanies.com

What Success Looks Like (Key Outcomes)

Within this role, you will:

• Deliver projects that meet TAB's quality standards from framing through finish
• Maintain job site organization, cleanliness, and safety at all times
• Keep projects moving according to schedule with minimal delays
• Ensure subcontractors are aligned, accountable, and performing to standard
• Represent TAB professionally in all interactions with clients and partners

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Execution

• Lead day-to-day on-site operations across custom home and renovation projects
• Perform hands-on carpentry work (framing, siding, trim, finish, punch work)
• Set the pace and standard for productivity, craftsmanship, and professionalism

Project Coordination

• Coordinate subcontractors, inspections, and material deliveries
• Work closely with ownership to align on schedules, priorities, and job progress
• Identify and proactively solve field issues before they impact timelines or quality

Quality & Standards

• Ensure all work meets TAB Construction's quality expectations and specifications
• Conduct ongoing quality checks throughout each phase of construction
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites

Client & Team Communication

• Serve as a point of contact on-site for clients when needed
• Communicate clearly with team members, subcontractors, and ownership
• Foster a positive, accountable, and solution-oriented job site culture

Qualifications

Experience & Skillset

• 5 years of hands-on residential carpentry experience
• Proven ability to lead a job or manage a small crew independently
• Strong understanding of residential construction sequencing (foundation → finish)
• High-level finish carpentry skills preferred

Professional Traits

• Ownership mindset-you take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
• Highly reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving ability in the field
• Clear communicator with both clients and team members

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to read plans and execute accordingly
• Physically able to perform all aspects of carpentry work

Compensation & Growth

• $36-$40/hour, based on experience and capability
• Steady, year-round work (no seasonal gaps)
• Opportunity to grow into expanded leadership (e.g., Superintendent / Project Lead)
• Performance-based increases tied to responsibility and impact

Why TAB Construction

• Small team, no bureaucracy
• Direct communication with ownership
• Projects you can take pride in
• Real opportunity to step into larger leadership

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief note on your experience and the types of projects you've led. Photos of past work are highly encouraged.

Salary : $36 - $40