Restoration Carpentry Manager

We're looking for a Restoration Carpentry Manager who works alongside the crew every day, someone who leads by doing, not just directing. This role is primarily hands‑on. You'll be in the field executing carpentry work with your team, setting the standard through your own craftsmanship, and actively developing the skills of the people working next to you.

The right person is an experienced carpenter who takes pride in teaching others, holds a high bar for quality, and understands that a great crew is built one conversation and one job at a time. You don't just assign work you show people how it's done, explain why it matters, and help them get better every day.

• Show up to the job site ready to work, this is a hands‑on role, not a desk job
• Execute high level restoration carpentry work and set the pace for the crew around you
• Step in where needed whether that's framing, finish work, restoration, or fabrication
• Demonstrate the right way to approach a task before handing it off to a crew member

• Actively teach carpentry skills on the job: explain techniques, correct mistakes in the moment, and build crew confidence over time
• Identify each crew member's strengths and gaps
• Create a job site environment where asking questions and learning is encouraged
• Help newer crew members grow into skilled, independent carpenters
• Hold crew members accountable to quality standards in a way that builds them up, not tears them down

• Set clear daily expectations for the crew, who's doing what, how, and why
• Maintain a job site culture built on safety, professionalism, and respect
• Communicate consistently with crew members and clients
• Ensure work reflects Thoughtful Craftsmen’s standards from start to finish
• Lead final walkthroughs and take ownership of the quality of the finished product

• Plan ahead for materials, tools, and crew assignments
• Track progress against scope and flag issues early
• Take ownership of documentation and follow-through on job site details

You have deep, well‑rounded experience across:

• Restoration & Repair
  : epoxy work, wood restoration, porch restoration
• Framing & Structure
  : layout, framing, sheathing, flashing
• Finish Carpentry
  : doors, trim, stairs, railings, porch flooring
• Custom Fabrication
  : milling and reproducing detailed architectural elements

We don't expect perfection across every category, but we do expect a deep commitment to the craft and a genuine desire to pass that knowledge on to others.

• Has strong, hands‑on carpentry and restoration experience
• Genuinely enjoys teaching and watching others grow
• Leads by example your work ethic and craftsmanship speak for themselves
• Communicates clearly and directly with crew members and leadership
• Takes ownership and follows through without being asked twice
• Holds a high standard without cutting corners
• Stays curious - always learning, improving, and asking why
• Does the right thing, even when no one is watching

People who love the craft. People who take pride in building others up. People who show up, work hard, communicate, and care about doing things the right way every single day.

Benefits
: health insurance and paid time off.