Lead Carpenter

The Contractor Consultants; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Uniforms

Bi-weekly pay with overtime

Job summary

Willow Brook Builders in Hanover, NH is seeking a Lead Carpenter to drive high-end residential remodeling projects. You will lead framing and finish crews, read architectural plans, and ensure work meets schedule, budget, and quality standards.

You will mentor apprentices, coordinate with trades, and maintain a safe jobsite using the company's systematized processes and JobTread PM. This role offers growth toward a Superintendent position.

Qualifications

• Residential framing, finish carpentry, layout, and staircase construction experience.
• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications accurately.
• Strong leadership and communication across small crews or trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead framing and finish crews through complex remodeling phases to stay on schedule and budget.
• Execute master carpentry tasks including roof framing, staircases, and cabinetry installations.
• Manage jobsite in the Superintendent's absence, coordinate trades and suppliers, ensure safety and quality.
• Maintain transparent communication with homeowners about progress and schedules.
• Create material orders and use JobTread PM for purchases and receiving workflows.
• Mentor carpenters and apprentices to build a skilled field crew.

Skills

Residential carpentry

Framing

Finish carpentry

Reading plans

Leadership

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JobTread PM system

Job description

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.
• Company-provided uniforms and consistent bi-weekly pay cycles with overtime potential.

About Us

Willow Brook Builders is a high-end residential design-build remodeler serving the discerning Upper Valley market of Hanover and Plainfield, New Hampshire. We pride ourselves on a disciplined, systems-driven operation utilizing JobTread PM to ensure our field teams have the clear structure, material packages, and support they need to succeed.

Willow Brook Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.