Lead Carpenter - Residential Remodeling | $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

The Norfolk Companies; Framingham (MA); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Signing bonus

Competitive pay

Full-time W-2

Steady year-round work

Benefits package (health, dental, VIs?

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Leadership opportunities

Career growth

Team-oriented culture

Zusammenfassung

The Norfolk Companies’ Norfolk Kitchen & Bath division seeks a Lead Carpenter to join our residential remodeling team in Framingham. You will lead cabinet installations, finish carpentry, and coordinate with PMs, Designers, and other trades to ensure top‑quality results.

With 10+ years of hands‑on experience, you will mentor crew members, uphold safety, and deliver precision craftsmanship on every project, meeting our high standards and exceeding client expectations.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of professional carpentry, cabinet installation, finish carpentry, or residential remodeling experience.
• Strong finish carpentry skills including crown molding, trim, fillers, panels, hardware, and detailed finish work.

Aufgaben

• Lead cabinet installations and finish carpentry tasks on residential remodeling projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Designers, countertop installers, plumbers, electricians and other trades.
• Mentor and guide junior carpenters and helpers on site.
• Maintain high quality standards and ensure safe, clean work sites.

Kenntnisse

10+ yrs carpentry

Finish carpentry

Cabinet installation

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Communication

Customer-facing

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Norfolk Kitchen & Bath, a division of The Norfolk Companies, is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to join our residential kitchen and bath remodeling team. This is an opportunity to join an established, family-owned company where your craftsmanship, leadership, and attention to detail will make a lasting impact. We’re looking for a skilled professional with 10+ years of experience in cabinet installation, finish carpentry, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling, including crown molding, trim, and detailed finish work. The ideal candidate takes ownership of each project, leads by example, anticipates challenges, develops practical solutions in the field, and supports fellow team members while maintaining the highest standards of quality. You understand how every detail contributes to a successful installation, communicate proactively, and take pride in delivering beautifully finished projects that meet Norfolk’s standards and exceed customer expectations.

Lead Carpenter Benefits:

• $1,500.00 signing bonus - Eligible new hires may receive $1,500.00 signing bonus on the completion of 90 days of employment
• Competitive Pay – Compensation based on experience and demonstrated skill level.
• Full-Time W-2 Employment – Build your career with an established, family-owned company.
• Steady, Year-Round Work – Work on residential kitchen and bathroom renovation projects where quality craftsmanship matters.
• Benefits Package – Eligible employees have access to health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and additional company benefits.
• Leadership Opportunity – Take ownership of projects, support other members of the field team, and help maintain Norfolk's standards for quality.
• Career Growth – Continue developing your leadership and technical skills while growing with Norfolk.
• A Team That Values Your Craft – Work alongside experienced Project Managers, Designers, Carpenters, and trade professionals who understand the importance of doing the job right.

Requirements

Lead Carpenter Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional carpentry, cabinet installation, finish carpentry, or residential remodeling experience, with extensive hands‑on experience installing kitchen and bathroom cabinetry.
• Strong finish carpentry skills, including crown molding, trim, fillers, panels, hardware, and detailed finish work.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and complete complex cabinet installations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, safety, and adherence to quality standards.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret floor plans, elevations, layouts, measurements, and installation specifications.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot field conditions, identify potential issues early, and develop practical solutions.
• High standards for craftsmanship, precision, attention to detail, and overall installation quality.
• Previous experience as a Lead Carpenter, Senior Carpenter, Lead Installer, or similar role, with the ability to guide and mentor less‑experienced team members.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with Project Managers, Designers, countertop installers, plumbers, electricians, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer‑focused approach, including experience working respectfully in occupied residential homes.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe jobsite while protecting customers’ homes and delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving heavy materials and safely working from heights.

Lead Carpenter Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects.
• Experience leading a two‑person installation crew or mentoring Carpenter Helpers.
• OSHA 10 certification or other construction safety training.
• Comfort using technology for project communication, job updates, documentation, and scheduling.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Lead with experience. Build with purpose. Take pride in your craft. Grow with Norfolk.

The $1,000 sign‑on bonus is payable upon successful completion of 90 consecutive days of employment and is subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company terms.