Lead Finish Carpenter — High-End Cabinet Installations

Norfolk Kitchen and Bath NH; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Up to $35/hour

Full-time W-2

Year-round work

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Norfolk Kitchen & Bath is seeking a lead carpenter to head showroom and residential finish carpentry projects. You will supervise on-site teams, review project scope with the PM, and ensure quality control from start to punch list.

Lead roles involve mentoring apprentices, enforcing safety standards, and coordinating with designers, subcontractors, and clients to maintain elite craftsmanship on occupied-home projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in carpentry or finish carpentry, including occupied spaces.
• Proven ability to lead and train other carpenters.
• Deep experience with high-end or custom finish carpentry.
• Reads plans, blueprints, elevations fluently; no hand-holding.
• English fluency; OSHA 10 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of cabinetry and finish carpentry on showroom and residential projects.
• Review jobs with Project Manager to understand scope, timeline, and materials.
• Own quality control and punch lists; submit for PM review.
• Supervise site safety and uphold OSHA standards for all personnel.
• Mentor Apprentices, Level 1, and Mid-Level Carpenters.
• Identify schedule-efficient task strategies and communicate changes to PM.
• Maintain daily project documentation and inventory on the truck.
• Represent Norfolk professionally on high-visibility projects.

Skills

Lead carpentry

Finish carpentry

Blueprints & plans

Team leadership

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Massachusetts CSL (construction supervisor license)

Tools

OSHA 10

Job description

The Norfolk Kitchen & Bath is seeking a lead carpenter to head showroom and residential finish carpentry projects. You will supervise on-site teams, review project scope with the PM, and ensure quality control from start to punch list.

Lead roles involve mentoring apprentices, enforcing safety standards, and coordinating with designers, subcontractors, and clients to maintain elite craftsmanship on occupied-home projects.