Lead Carpenter & Crew Leader — Steady Coastal Maine Projects

Generations Custom Homes, LLC.; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime pay

Vacation benefits based on length of服务

Job summary

Generations Custom Homes is seeking an experienced Residential Crew Leader / Lead Carpenter to manage day-to-day field operations on residential custom home and renovation projects in Ellsworth, ME. You will set the pace on site, keep work organized, and ensure high-quality craftsmanship while guiding a crew of carpenters.

The role is hands-on and leadership-focused, requiring framing, troubleshooting, and mentoring newer carpenters.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a crew preferred.
• Strong framing and finish carpentry skills.
• Ability to read and work from plans.
• Reliable transportation and valid drivers license.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of your work.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team.
• Safety-minded and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Lead carpentry crews on custom home and renovation projects.
• Read plans and help translate them into buildable work.
• Keep jobs on schedule and work organized.
• Maintain high standards for craftsmanship and finish quality.
• Coordinate with owners, office staff, subcontractors, and other trades as needed.
• Help train and support less experienced carpenters.
• Keep the jobsite safe, clean, and professional.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with the team.

Skills

Carpentry

Leadership

Framing

Finish carpentry

Reading plans

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Job description

Generations Custom Homes is seeking an experienced Residential Crew Leader / Lead Carpenter to manage day-to-day field operations on residential custom home and renovation projects in Ellsworth, ME. You will set the pace on site, keep work organized, and ensure high-quality craftsmanship while guiding a crew of carpenters.

The role is hands-on and leadership-focused, requiring framing, troubleshooting, and mentoring newer carpenters.