Lead Carpenter - Residential Construction

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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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

• Ensure proper cleanup and professional project completion

• 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.

• 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

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.