Lead Residential Carpenter — Precision Home Remodels

HR One; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Bereavement Leave

NYS Paid Family Leave

AFLAC

SIMPLE IRA with company match

Tool Allowance

Truck Allowance

Job summary

Upscale Remodeling is seeking an experienced carpenter for our residential remodeling team. You will perform hands-on carpentry, from kitchens and baths to additions and custom projects, with pride in quality craftsmanship and independent work ethic.

You will work with designers, production, carpenters, and office staff to plan, build, and complete projects, maintaining clear communication, accountability, and project success. Strong residential skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (5) years of carpentry experience across residential remodeling and construction.
• Proficient in rough carpentry including floor, deck, wall, roof framing; knowledge of foundations, rafters, stairs.
• Experienced in finish carpentry, trim work, cabinetry installation, and interior finishes.
• Strong communication with clients, team, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Capable of leadership, supervision, mentoring, and teaching to other team members.
• Ability to read drawings, scopes of work, specs, contracts and business correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute remodeling and construction projects, coordinating with subcontractors and production leadership.
• Serve as on-site liaison, updating field and office with progress and client needs.
• Review scope, site conditions, and client expectations; delegate and perform tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with team and subcontractors; enforce safety guidelines and timelines.
• Provide daily job log photos to BuilderTrend and communicate with clients within 24 hours.

Skills

Rough carpentry

Finish carpentry

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Upscale Remodeling is seeking an experienced carpenter for our residential remodeling team. You will perform hands-on carpentry, from kitchens and baths to additions and custom projects, with pride in quality craftsmanship and independent work ethic.

You will work with designers, production, carpenters, and office staff to plan, build, and complete projects, maintaining clear communication, accountability, and project success. Strong residential skills and teamwork are essential.