Lead Carpenter

Lead Carpenter – Drive High-Craft Residential Remodeling Projects with Willow Brook Builders

Job Overview


* Company: Willow Brook Builders


* Salary/Pay Rate: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour


* Location: Hanover, New Hampshire (Onsite, travel up to 20% outside 30 miles)


* Job/Employment Type: Full-Time


* Project Scope: High-end residential custom remodeling and historic New England home renovations


* Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Drivers License.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Carpenter, you are the bridge between design and reality, setting the standard for craft and crew leadership on every jobsite.

You will run high-end residential remodeling projects with the backing of a highly disciplined, fully systematized operation that does not run out of the owner's head.

This is your chance to showcase your master-level carpentry skills while growing directly toward a Superintendent role.

How You Will Make an Impact


* Lead framing and finish crews through complex residential remodeling phases to ensure projects stay strictly on schedule and budget.


* Execute master-level carpentry tasks, including unequal hip and valley roof framing, finished staircases, and custom cabinetry installations.


* Manage the jobsite seamlessly in the Superintendent's absence, coordinating trade partners and suppliers while maintaining safety and quality standards.


* Communicate warmly and transparently with discerning homeowners, keeping them clearly informed of daily progress and upcoming schedules.


* Build accurate material order packages and utilize the JobTread PM system to manage purchase orders and receiving workflows efficiently.


* Provide direct, respectful mentorship to carpenters and apprentices, building a highly skilled and motivated field crew.

Required Qualifications & Experience


* Proven experience in residential framing, finish carpentry, layout, and staircase construction.


* Ability to read, interpret, and build accurately from architectural plans, specifications, and structural drawings.


* Strong communication and leadership skills with a proven track record of coordinating small crews or trades.


* Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and safely navigate active, physical construction environments in varying weather conditions.


* Ability to pass a DOT physical to obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience


* 5 or more years of related residential carpentry experience.


* High School Diploma or GED.


* Deep familiarity with historic New England home construction techniques, hidden structural conditions, and local building codes.

Compensation & Benefits


* Competitive hourly rate of $30.00 to $40.00 per hour based on experience.


* Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.


* 401(k) retirement savings program with company matching.


* Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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