Lead Carpenter

Dignan Construction, LLC; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignan Construction, LLC, based in Portsmouth, NH, seeks a Lead Carpenter to serve as the on-site lead for top residential projects, overseeing and executing carpentry work while maintaining high quality and craftsmanship.

The role involves interpreting blueprints, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. A proactive, detail-driven leader with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years of proven frame-to-finish carpentry experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory role in construction.
• Knowledge of residential remodeling and related trades.
• Expert craftsmanship and commitment to high-quality work.
• Professional communication with clients, in-house team, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with computers, smartphones, email, web, and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Keep clients happy with expert workmanship and professional appearance.
• Create and maintain Daily Logs with photos and progress notes.
• Maintain project schedule and on-time delivery.
• Supervise field carpenters and subcontractors.
• Order and coordinate material deliveries.

Skills

Frame-to-finish carpentry

Supervisory experience

Residential construction knowledge

Attention to detail

On-site coordination

Tool inventory management

Strong communication

Tools

Power tools inventory

Job description

Dignan Construction is a growing residential remodeling company, based in Portsmouth, NH.

We are passionate about carpentry and are looking for someone to join our team who feels the same. If you are always pushing yourself to the next level, proactively learning new methods to produce better results, and enjoy reading trade magazines, following influencers in the trades, and are looking to “keep craft alive," we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Lead Carpenter, you will serve as the main point of contact on-site for our top residential projects. You will be responsible for overseeing and executing a range of projects while ensuring the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

This role involves managing projects, interpreting blueprints, working with clients and subcontractors, and helping to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

With a keen eye for detail, strong leadership skills, and extensive carpentry expertise, you will be tasked with delivering exceptional results, troubleshooting challenges on-site, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This position demands a proactive and resourceful professional who can thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment, serving as a key point of coordination between the job site, the project management team, and clients. As a Lead Carpenter, you will play an integral role in shaping the success and reputation of our growing company.

The ideal candidate has a proven background in frame to finish carpentry, has demonstrated a commitment to quality and learning, possesses intricate knowledge of residential remodeling and the related trades, and has successfully led a crew of in-house labor and subcontractors in past roles. Additionally, the Lead Carpenter should maintain an inventory of power tools and equipment and must understand how to properly use them.

Key Responsibilities

Keep our clients happy with expert workmanship, solid and regular communication, and professional appearance.

Create and maintain Daily Logs complete with photos and descriptions of the work progress.

Maintain and keep the project on schedule.

Supervise field carpenters and/or subcontractors.

Order and coordinate material deliveries.

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum six (6) years of proven experience in frame-to-finish carpentry.

Minimum of two (2) years in a construction-related supervisory role.

Possesses relevant residential construction knowledge.

Expert craftsmanship and commitment to high-quality work.

Professional communication skills when interacting with clients, our in-house team, subcontractors, and other partners/vendors.

Proficiency using computers, smart phones, email, web, and Google Docs.

Problem solving attitude with an ability to see the big picture.

Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Passion for learning and self-awareness around areas for growth.

Self-motivation and ability to overcome hurdles with reasonable guidance.

A keen eye for detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Commitment to professionalism, including appearance.

A Few Other Things

Attitude, passion, and willingness to learn are more important than experience. If you show that you have what it takes and are a team player, we are willing to train.

We require that you have a valid license and your own reliable transportation.

No smokers will be considered at this time as most of our clientele are sensitive to smoking in and around their homes.

Employment is contingent on a background check and drug test.

Dignan Construction is a thriving local business that is in high-growth mode. Dignan Construction has earned a reputation as one of the top residential construction companies in the New Hampshire Seacoast region, delighting customers with high-quality remodeling services. Be part of a growing and winning team, committed to professional excellence and development.

Dignan Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.