Lead Carpenter- Kitchen & Bath

Foster Remodeling Company; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Disability insurance

Company vehicle or mileage

Job summary

Foster Remodeling Solutions is seeking a hands-on Kitchen & Bath Lead Carpenter to supervise residential remodeling projects from preconstruction handoff through final walkthrough. This working lead role emphasizes craftsmanship, coordination, and clear communication with homeowners and team members.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years in residential remodeling or carpentry, with strong cabinet installation and finish carpentry skills, and the ability to read plans and manage schedules

Qualifications

• 10+ years in residential remodeling or carpentry with leadership responsibility.
• Strong cabinet installation and finish carpentry expertise.
• Ability to read plans and plan work, coordinate trades, and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen, bath, and related interior remodeling projects from demolition to punch-list closeout.
• Perform high-quality hands-on work including cabinet installation and trim.
• Coordinate trade partners, inspections, material deliveries, and site activity.

Skills

Lead carpenter experience

Finish carpentry

Cabinet installation

Read plans

Professional communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Finish carpentry tools

Framing techniques

Job description

Kitchen & Bath Lead Carpenter- Lead the work. Own the details.

Foster Remodeling Solutions- Lorton, VA

Foster Remodeling Solutions is hiring an experienced, hands-on Kitchen & Bath Lead Carpenter to lead residential remodeling projects from preconstruction handoff through final walkthrough. This is a working lead position for a craft professional who can install, coordinate, communicate, and drive each project to a clean, timely close.

THE WORK YOU WILL LEAD

• Lead kitchen, bathroom, and related interior remodeling projects from demolition through final completion and punch-list closeout.
• Perform high-quality hands-on work, including cabinet installation, finish carpentry, doors and trim, blocking, framing modifications, hardware, accessories, and detailed punch work.
• Read plans, elevations, specifications, selections, and schedules; identify conflicts early and communicate practical solutions before they affect the client or timeline.
• Coordinate trade partners, inspections, material deliveries, and daily site activity so work proceeds in the correct sequence.
• Protect the client’s home and maintain a safe, organized, broom-clean job site every day.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, the Production Manager, designers, trade partners, and office staff; provide clear progress updates and document issues promptly.
• Inspect workmanship throughout the project, maintain quality standards, and drive every job to a complete and professional closeout.
• Mentor carpenters and apprentices by setting clear expectations for craftsmanship, productivity, safety, and respect for the client’s home.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Typically, 10 or more years of progressively responsible residential remodeling or carpentry experience, including demonstrated responsibility for leading projects, crews, or trade partners. Equivalent combinations of relevant experience and training will be considered.
• Strong kitchen and bath remodeling expertise, especially cabinet installation, finish carpentry, layout, trim, and project detailing.
• Working knowledge of residential framing, drywall, and plumbing/electrical trade coordination; tile preparation and installation experience is desirable.
• Ability to read plans, plan work ahead, solve field conditions, sequence trades, and maintain a realistic project schedule.
• Professional communication with homeowners, sound judgment, and the ability to take responsibility for the job site.
• High standards for quality, cleanliness, safety, and follow-through.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurance requirements; regular driving between project sites is an essential function of the position.
• High school diploma or GED.

What we provide

• Steady, year-round work- no "feast-or-famine", no lay offs every winter
• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. Home for dinner.
• Medical, dental & vision (company contributes), plus short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Project performance & change-order bonuses, plus employee referral bonuses
• Company vehicle (with a good driving record) or mileage reimbursement
• Tool purchase assistance and Red Wing boots on us
• Company training & educational assistance- We invest in people who plan to stay
• An existing staff with decades-long careers within the company, real longevity

The honest fine print

We're a drug-free workplace; employment includes a background check and participation in our Drug-Free Workplace Program, as permitted by applicable law.

Foster Remodeling Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider every qualified applicant, and we're committed to a fair, respectful workplace for everyone on our crew.