Remodeler Lead Carpenter

Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen - Northwest DC 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
  • Tile installation (floors, showers, back splashes)
  • 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…