Lead Carpenter

Byggmeister Design-Build; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool, cell phone and vehicle allowance

Paid attendance at conferences and培训

Paid time off and paid volunteer time

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Ownership path after three years

Job summary

Byggmeister is a worker-owned, woman-led design-build remodeling firm focused on Boston-area homes. We seek an experienced residential carpenter to supervise and collaborate with our field crew to deliver beautiful, durable, and environmentally responsible renovations.

Our project development team provides fully designed and specified project plans, while the production manager ensures resources and support to complete projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong residential carpentry skills across all phases (frame-to-finish).
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents.
• Familiarity with high-performance construction or willingness to learn.
• Construction Supervisor’s License or commitment to get one.
• Supervisory experience and safety-conscious approach.
• Reliable transportation to Boston-area sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work with field crew on home renovations.
• Use provided project plans to guide on-site work.
• Coordinate resources with production manager to meet timelines.
• Ensure work aligns with budget and client satisfaction.

Skills

Residential carpentry

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Read construction docs

Cloud-based PM tools

High-performance construction

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Reliable transportation

Education

Construction Supervisor's License

Tools

Cloud-based project management tools

Job description

COMPENSATION

$44-54 hourly depending on experience

EXPERIENCE

5+ years of frame-to-finish residential carpentry experience

LOCATION

Job sites (mostly owner-occupied single-family homes) around the metro Boston area

SUMMARY

Byggmeister is a worker-owned, woman-led design-build remodeling firm striving to be an exemplary

steward of Boston area homes. We are looking for an experienced residential carpenter to supervise and

work alongside our field crew in producing beautiful, durable, environmentally responsible renovations.

Our project development team will set you up for success with fully designed and specified project plans, while our production manager will ensure that you have the resources and the support you need

to complete your projects on time, on budget and to the clients’ satisfaction.

WHY WORK WITH US

We are committed to the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. We see employees as people

first, provide generous compensation and benefits, support professional growth, and offer all workers

the opportunity to apply for ownership. You will have regular opportunities to contribute to company

initiatives and connect with practitioners at other firms.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a talented craftsperson who is interested in home performance and committed to diversity,

equity, and inclusion. Our ideal candidate

• Has strong residential carpentry skills and experience with all phases of residential construction

(frame-to-finish)

• Has strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Brings positive energy, takes on all tasks with enthusiasm, works well with a wide range of people, and is a team player
• Can read and understand construction documents
• Effectively uses cloud-based communication and project management tools
• Is familiar with high-performance construction (or has a desire to learn)
• Has a Construction Supervisor’s License, or is committed to getting one
• Has supervisory experience
• Embraces continuous learning
• Always maintains personal and jobsite safety
• Must have reliable transportation to work sites around the Boston area

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Tool, cell phone and vehicle allowance

• Paid attendance at conferences and other training opportunities
• Paid time off and paid volunteer time off
• Health insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Opportunity to apply to become an owner after three years

We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, and CTE graduates. This position is open until filled, with a target start date of December 1, 2026.