Remodeler Lead Carpenter

Location: Northwest Washington, DC

You're the kind of carpenter who can do it all and do it well. You can read a set of plans, see the finished space in your mind, and then calmly lead the team that brings it to life in someone's home. You care as much about a clean jobsite and a happy homeowner as you do about tight miters and level tile.

If that sounds like you, Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC wants to meet you.

Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen is a nationally recognized remodeling franchise with a strong local presence in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia). Our Northwest DC Design Center serves a diverse community, with many long-term, repeat clients, often in occupied homes and sometimes in historic properties.

We work by a Code of Values that emphasizes respect, integrity, clear communication, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching . Our clients often stay with us for years, and we build relationships that feel more like extended family than one-time projects. At our DC location, you'll join a small, close-knit team that meets regularly, supports each other, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work and a smooth, respectful experience for homeowners.

As our Remodeler Lead Carpenter , you'll be the on-site leader for residential remodeling projects, primarily kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home updates in occupied homes around DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. This is a full-time, in-person role. Projects are dispatched from our Northwest DC office to job sites across the DMV area (typically within 1 hour)

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and on spec.
• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for homeowners, trade partners, and the General Manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized jobsite in occupied homes; daily clean-up is non-negotiable.
• Perform a wide range of residential remodeling tasks, including:

• Rough and finish carpentry, framing, and trim
• Cabinet installation and adjustments
• Door and window installation
• Drywall hanging, finishing, and repair
• Luxury vinyl and other common flooring systems
• Fixture installation (plumbing and electrical finishes)

• Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently, including layout, cutting, fastening, caulking, patching, and repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and project plans to guide work.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) to ensure quality and sequence.
• Conduct regular quality checks to confirm work meets company standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Use project management software (Job Tread) to log progress, photos, notes, and changes.
• Report issues, delays, or needed changes promptly to the General Manager.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with homeowners, especially older clients and families living in the home during construction.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to junior carpenters and helpers.
• Model safe work practices and ensure all safety protocols are followed, including during lifting and material handling.

• Proven experience in residential remodeling, with strong hands-on carpentry skills and the ability to run jobs with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable handling most aspects of a remodeling project (carpentry plus basic drywall, flooring, tile, etc.).
• Experience working in occupied homes required; experience with historic remodeling is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard hand and power tools and jobsite equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications accurately.
• Familiarity with project management software (Job Tread or similar) and basic smartphone apps for photos, messaging, and documentation.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills, able to organize work, oversee subs, and keep others moving in the right direction.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail; you spot issues early and propose practical solutions.
• Clear, professional communication with homeowners, coworkers, and trade partners; patient and courteous, especially with older clients.
• Able to represent and live out our Code of Values in daily behavior.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company standards.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the job, including lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, and working in typical construction conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Bilingual (English + Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus, but not required.
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