High-end Residential Remodeling- Lead Carpenter

The Lead Carpenter is the firm’s on-site representative and day-to-day owner of residential remodeling projects. This role blends hands-on craftsmanship, jobsite leadership, and direct homeowner communication.

This is not a purely production role. The ideal candidate brings executive-level soft skills, takes pride in presentation and professionalism, and can manage the full scope of daily site operations independently.

Must-Haves

• High-end residential remodeling experience (multiple relevant projects required)
• Craftsman, leader, and communicator
• Proven experience working directly with homeowners
• Strong values, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to manage:
  • Subcontractors and trade partners
  • Jobsite schedules and logistics
  • Deliveries, materials, and coordination
  • Cleanliness, dust control, and surface protection
• Strong situational awareness and accountability
• “Good human being” with strong character and judgment

Technical Expectations

• Frame-to-finish residential remodeling carpentry
• Interior remodeling work including:
  • Structural modifications (removing walls, installing beams)
  • Window and door changes
  • Kitchens, finish carpentry, and millwork installation
• Exterior trim and siding may be performed depending on project scope
• Larger additions and major framing typically subcontracted
• Candidate must understand the full remodeling lifecycle even when not self-performing all scopes

Not required but preferred:

• Bilingual: Spanish or Portuguese
• Long tenure in high-end residential remodeling environments
• Prior experience acting as the sole onsite representative

Jobsite Environment

• Often working solo onsite
• Typically one trade contractor onsite at a time
• Trade crews range from 1–6 depending on phase
• Rarely more than ~10 people onsite

Territory / Commute

• Acton, MA is the hub
• Typical radius: ~30–45 minutes
• Route 2 corridor suburbs (Arlington, Belmont, Newton, Cambridge)
• Occasional work as far as Worcester
• No Boston proper, no deep North Shore or South Shore

Compensation & Benefits

• $40–$45/hour
• Medical:
  • 100% company-paid single plan
  • Equivalent contribution toward family plans
  • Medical value roughly equivalent to ~$3/hour
• 3 weeks paid vacation 3 sick days
• 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match after 3 months
• Tool & truck allowance: $50/week (~$2,200/year, receipt-based)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Year-end bonus (subjective, tied to company performance)

Salary : $2,200