Job Description
Job Description
Center Carpentry
Lead Carpenter
Location: Central New Hampshire (Full-Time, On-Site)
Join a Company Built on Craft, Integrity, and Trust
Center Carpentry was founded with a simple and enduring purpose: to build and transform homes with care, respect, and uncompromising craftsmanship. Based in Central New Hampshire, we specialize in highly detailed renovations, additions, and custom residential builds for clients who value thoughtful execution and strong relationships. Our work is rooted in honesty, careful planning, and precision; every cut, seam, joint, and connection matters.
We are a small, growing firm with high standards and a tight-knit culture. Our clients trust us with their homes and their families, because we operate with transparency, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way, even when it takes longer. If you thrive on meaningful work, craftsmanship that stands the test of time, and a team that takes pride in what they build, you'll feel at home here.
Our Core Values
- Integrity - Every interaction should reinforce trust with clients, trade partners, and each other.
- Family - We prioritize the well-being of our families and the families we serve.
- Service - We are a service company first; construction is the medium we use to serve well.
- Quality Craftsmanship - We build carefully, skillfully, and with deep respect for materials and detail.
- Resourcefulness - We solve the unexpected with creativity, patience, and skill.
- Efficiency - We work smart, organized, prepared, and always improving our systems.
A skilled Lead Carpenter with extensive experience in high-end residential construction. Known for delivering excellent workmanship, mentoring team members, and maintaining a professional, organized, and positive jobsite environment. Brings strong problem-solving abilities, builds meaningful relationships with homeowners and trade partners, and demonstrates a high level of care and attention to detail in every project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily production on the jobsite, working hands-on alongside Journeyworkers and Apprentices
- Read and interpret architectural drawings, elevations, sketches, and specifications
- Plan work sequences, daily goals, and material needs to maintain the schedule and quality
- Perform and/or delegate all phases of residential building, including framing, finishes, and everything in between, with an eye for quality and detail.
- Coordinate licensed and specialty subcontractors on-site
- Uphold and demonstrate company standards for quality, safety, professionalism, and client care
- Communicate clearly with the Project Manager regarding progress, needs, schedule, and issues
- Train, mentor, and guide less-experienced carpenters with patience, clarity, and pride
- Maintain a clean, protected, well-organized jobsite and workspace
- Use project management software (we use JobTread) for daily logs, updates, and communication
- Represent Center Carpentry on site, being respectful, solution-oriented, and customer-focused
Qualifications
- 7 or more years of professional carpentry experience, including finish and custom detail work
- Ability to independently execute framing, trim, cabinetry install, windows/doors, siding, and general carpentry
- Strong leadership presence, able to set tone, pace, and expectations on site
- Own a well-maintained professional tool set (larger equipment provided by the company)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Comfortable lifting 75-100 lbs, working on ladders/scaffolding, and outdoors in seasonal conditions
- Excellent communication skills with clients, subcontractors, and teammates
- Humble, accountable, organized, and committed to continuous improvement
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time, W-2 Employee.
- Pay: $34 to $40/hr to start, depending on experience and craftsmanship level
- Paid Time Off, including:
- 6 Paid Holidays
- 2 Floating Holidays
- 8 Vacation Days
- Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave for newborns & adoptions
- Regular tool allowance + access to tool purchase assistance
- OSHA 10 & EPA Lead-Safe Renovator certifications provided
- Growth path to Project Manager or Shop Lead for those who excel
- Healthy work-life balance and flexible scheduling when needed
- A positive environment focused on building excellent work and excellent people
Why You'll Love Working Here
Your work will be respected. Your craftsmanship will matter. Your voice will be heard. We build homes that last, and careers that do, too.
Center Carpentry is an equal opportunity employer. We don't discriminate; we accommodate. We believe in treating people with respect, fairness, and care, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Company Descriptionhttps://centercarpentry.com/