Full-time Lead Carpenter — Own the Site & Lead Crews

Pike Building Solutions; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer percentage match

Direct access to owner

Job summary

Transparent Remodeling in Simsbury, CT & surrounding areas is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to lead residential and commercial renovation projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, and finish carpentry. You will plan days, guide a small crew, and coordinate with the owner.

The role offers $38-$45 per hour, full-time, with a 401(k) match and direct access to the owner. Join a growing company that values craftsmanship and problem-solving, with diverse projects in Farmington Valley and

Qualifications

• At least five years of carpentry or remodeling experience in residential or commercial construction.
• Experience leading a crew or independently running renovation projects.
• Strong framing and finish carpentry skills, including accurate layout and installation.
• Ability to work through the challenges of existing buildings, including uneven surfaces and unexpected conditions.
• Good judgment about when to solve a problem independently and when to ask for direction.
• Dependability, clear communication, and respect for clients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily job-site operations while actively performing carpentry and remodeling work.
• Complete layout, framing, door and window installation, cabinetry installation, trim, and finish carpentry.
• Read drawings, follow written scopes of work, and identify questions before work begins.
• Plan upcoming tasks, identify material needs, and flag shortages early.
• Assign work to crew members, provide guidance, and check quality.
• Coordinate on-site work with subcontractors and communicate scheduling needs to the owner.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, business owners, and property managers, bringing scope changes to the owner for approval.
• Protect clients’ homes and commercial spaces through dust control, surface protection, organization, and daily cleanup.
• Track time by project and provide brief progress updates and job-site photos.
• Maintain safe work practices and help train less-experienced employees.

Skills

Carpentry

Leadership

Finish carpentry

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Safety practices

Hand tools

Residential remodeling

Time tracking

Job description

Transparent Remodeling in Simsbury, CT & surrounding areas is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to lead residential and commercial renovation projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, and finish carpentry. You will plan days, guide a small crew, and coordinate with the owner.

The role offers $38-$45 per hour, full-time, with a 401(k) match and direct access to the owner. Join a growing company that values craftsmanship and problem-solving, with diverse projects in Farmington Valley and