Lead Carpenter - Residential Construction

BLB Design/ Build; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BLB Design Build in Amesbury, MA is seeking a Lead Carpenter to manage high-end residential projects from mobilization to completion, supervising a 1-2 person crew and staying hands-on in the work. We value clean, organized sites, precise craftsmanship, and clear communication with clients and PMs.

The role offers steady work on North Shore projects, with opportunities to grow within the company. Candidates should have 6+ years of carpentry, 2+ years leading a crew, and a strong ability to read

Qualifications

• 6+ years of carpentry experience
• 2+ years leading a crew or running jobs
• Strong skills in rough and finish carpentry
• Ability to read and interpret residential construction plans and specs

Responsibilities

• Lead projects onsite from mobilization through completion with a 1-2 person crew
• Read and interpret plans accurately
• Maintain tools, equipment, and jobsite organization
• Communicate regularly with clients and project managers
• Keep the job moving efficiently and on schedule

Skills

Carpentry

Leadership

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Lead Carpenter - Residential Construction

Company: BLB Design Build

Location: Amesbury, MA (projects across North Shore, MA and Southern New Hampshire)

Job Type: Full-time, W-2 employee

Looking for a Lead Carpenter who takes real pride in their work and wants to run clean, organized, high end residential projects without the usual chaos.

We're a design build firm based in Amesbury, MA, focused on high quality remodels and new construction across the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire. Our projects are thoughtful, well designed, and built to a high standard and we're looking for someone who operates the same way.

What You Can Expect

• Steady pipeline of high-end residential work
• Small, tight knit crew. No managing big, disorganized teams
• Well planned projects with strong communication from PMs and ownership
• Clean, professional job-sites and clients who value quality work
• The ability to take ownership of a project from start to finish
• We care about doing things the right way. Clean work, tight details, and no cutting corners.

The Role

You'll lead projects onsite from mobilization through completion, managing a 1-2 person crew while staying hands on in the work.

Responsibilities include:

Project Hand Off and Setup

• Review scope with sales, estimating, and project management
• Coordinate and delegate pre construction tasks
• Mobilize and properly protect the job site

Project Execution

• Lead, direct, and work alongside your crew
• Read and interpret plans accurately
• Maintain tools, equipment, and jobsite organization
• Perform and oversee installation of framing, siding, windows, doors, flooring, trim, drywall, cabinetry, and more
• Communicate regularly with clients and project managers
• Keep the job moving efficiently and on schedule

Project Closeout

• Ensure proper cleanup and professional project completion

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of carpentry experience
• 2+ years leading a crew or running jobs
• Strong skills in both rough and finish carpentry
• Ability to run a job independently without constant direction
• Solid understanding of residential construction practices and materials
• Professional, respectful communication with clients and team members
• Organized, reliable, and self motivated
• Comfortable with physical work and reading plans
• Experience with high end residential work on the North Shore is a big plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full time position
• $30 to $45 per hour depending on experience and capability
• Paid time off (Vacations and Holidays)
• 401k with company matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunity to grow within the company

Equal Opportunity Employer

BLB Design Build is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.