Lead Carpenter

Benefits:

Paid Holidays

100% Paid Health Insurance Premium

Scholarship and Home Ownership Programs

Company-paid life insurance plan

Cell Phone Allowance

Company vehicle

Competitive hourly pay + overtime + project bonuses

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

About Us

At First Atlantic Restoration, we help people recover from water, fire, and mold damage with urgency, care, and professionalism. Our team takes pride in being the first on the scene when disaster strikes — and the last to leave when a home or business is fully restored. If you’re hands-on, calm under pressure, and ready to lead from the front, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

Work on residential or commercial reconstruction projects throughout Hampton Roads to bring the property back to ‘pre-loss condition’

Complete carpentry tasks in accordance with a comprehensive scope of work, including but not limited to:

Demolition and framing; hang and case doors and windows; install cabinets

Install LVP flooring, ceramic tile, trim, baseboard and crown molding

Detach and reset cabinets and appliances to include washers, dryers, microwaves, dishwashers and ranges

Light plumbing and electrical work

Paint and patch drywall

Install hardware and perform punch list work as necessary to complete a project

Conduct detailed material take offs and purchase lumber, hardware, lighting, etc.

Uphold company standards and ensure high-quality restoration work

Use a mobile app to document work with photos and notes on every job

Communicate clearly with customers and team members throughout the project

Adhere to safety protocols and regulations when using power tools and throughout restoration activities

What You Should Expect

Fast-paced work, often in emergency situations

Deep job satisfaction when a customer says: “Thank you for saving my home.”

Working on a variety of projects every week – no day is the same

Being on-call in rotation — storms and leaks don’t clock out at 5 PM

Being part of a crew that has your back, no matter how tough the job

What We're Looking For

Strong attention to detail, communication skills and commitment to doing the job right

Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and stand for long periods

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Comfortable using mobile apps to record information