Lead Carpenter

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free uniforms

Big Dog Construction has been proudly building and remodeling homes in New Jersey for over 30 years—and we're growing! We’re looking for a Lead Carpenter with a minimum of 5 years’ experience who’s ready to step into a leadership role and help us deliver the top-quality work our clients have come to expect.

This position is perfect for someone who is well-rounded, dependable, and takes pride in their craft. You’ll be expected to work independently and as part of a team, while also managing day-to-day tasks on job sites. If you’ve got strong framing, trimming, sheet rocking, and spackling skills—and know how to run a smooth job from start to finish—we want to hear from you.

• Lead and manage a crew on residential construction projects
• Handle all phases of carpentry (framing, trim, drywall, etc.)
• Collaborate with subcontractors and project managers
• Maintain job site safety and cleanliness
• Solve problems on the fly and keep projects moving
• Ensure top-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience
• Proficiency in trimming, framing, sheetrock, and spackling
• Ability to read and work from plans/blueprints
• Reliable transportation and basic hand/power tools
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic

• Experience overseeing crews and multiple trades
• A sense of humor (we’re serious about quality—but not about ourselves)

• Family-owned, team-oriented environment
• Projects you can be proud of
• Opportunities to grow with our new luxury home division
• Respect, honesty, and great coworkers—no nonsense