Lead Carpenter – Commercial & Government Door, Window & Exterior Systems

Job Overview


* Company: New Kappa City Construction Inc.


* Pay: $68.00– $93.00 per hour, depending on project, prevailing-wage classification, experience, and qualifications


* Location: Millis, MA / Project Sites Across Massachusetts


* Employment Type: Full-Time


* Primary Work: Commercial and government doors, windows, exterior systems, and commercial hardware


* Required Certification: OSHA 10

The Opportunity

New Kappa City Construction Inc.

is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter who can take ownership of field work, lead crews, and deliver high-quality commercial door and window installations.

This is primarily a Lead Carpenter position for someone who understands how to solve problems in the field, maintain production, work safely, and help develop less-experienced team members.

Our current work is focused heavily on commercial and government door and window projects, including fiberglass doors, metal doors, fiberglass and metal windows, storm doors, commercial hardware, and related exterior work.

Experience with storefronts, curtain walls, glazing, or siding is valuable, but candidates do not need to be experts in every exterior system.

We are willing to train experienced carpenters on specialized systems when they already have strong core carpentry skills.

We are also growing our field team, so skilled Carpenters who may not yet be ready for a Lead Carpenter position are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do


* Lead daily field activities on commercial and government construction projects.


* Direct and coordinate small carpentry crews.


* Install and replace commercial and exterior:


* Fiberglass doors.


* Metal doors.


* Storm doors.


* Fiberglass windows.


* Metal windows.


* Commercial door hardware.


* Complete demolition, removal, preparation, installation, fastening, sealing, caulking, and finish work.


* Evaluate existing field conditions and adjust installations when openings are not level, plumb, square, or consistent with plans.


* Safely operate common carpentry and installation tools, including saws, grinders, hammer drills, oscillating tools, and related equipment.


* Organize installation sequencing and assign work based on project priorities.


* Maintain crew productivity while protecting workmanship and safety standards.


* Train and mentor Carpenters and less-experienced field employees.


* Inspect completed work and correct deficiencies before punch-list or owner review.


* Communicate job-site issues clearly with project leadership.


* Work professionally in occupied housing, government facilities, and active construction environments.

Required Qualifications


* 5+ years of professional carpentry or related commercial installation experience.


* Strong hands-on experience installing commercial or exterior doors and/or windows.


* Previous experience leading crews, supervising field work, mentorin...