Lead Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Carpenter - New Modular Construction – Southeastern MA

Backyard ADUs is looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter for their growing business. This is a Full Time, Mon-Fri position, 40 hours of work time during construction hours (6:30am to 6:30pm). This can be 4 long days, or 5 regular days, or even more flexible some weeks. Must be willing to do some overnights in the New England area .

This role is client-facing, and ideal for a skilled professional who can work independently and alongside subcontractors to deliver high-quality construction projects. The Lead Carpenter is responsible for maintaining a safe job site, performing a variety of carpentry tasks, and ensuring exceptional workmanship while working with minimal supervision. Come and be a part of this exciting high-growth company as we work to help solve a significant housing problem! If you are a talented lead carpenter with strong communication and customer service skills– let’s have a conversation!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Site Leadership Duties -

• Maintain strong relationships with customers and be the carpentry face of Backyard ADUs
• Meet with inspectors
• Redirect subs as needed and approve finish qualities
• Work alongside subcontractors to ensure a high level of quality is met, and schedules are maintained
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to determine project specifications
• Extensive photos/video documentation for project records
• Maintain the final punch list in the final weeks of a project

Construction Duties -

• Complete punch list activities effectively
• Install different types of exterior siding including, but not limited to, vinyl, LP, or Hardie
• Install exterior trim details
• Install roofing to industry-recommended standards
• Perform air sealing activities including, but not limited to, caulking, taping, and spray foam
• Install floating shelves, cabinetry, and other upgraded interior features
• Install/finish porticos, decks, and screen porches
• Construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard
• Hang doors accurately and ensure proper alignment and functionality
• Install and/or repair drywall efficiently while ensuring a smooth finish
• Hardwood, vinyl, and tile flooring installation, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal
• Tile backsplash installation and grouting
• Basic site work and landscaping (punch list level only)
• Maintain the project site and property in a neat and orderly fashion; provide adequate dust protection; broom clean site daily, remove debris promptly; secure the site daily
• Protect any items that will be reused or cannot be removed from the construction area from damage and dust, such as cabinets, shelving, landscape, large furniture pieces, etc.
• Keep tools, equipment, and materials neat, organized and consolidated at the end of each day.
• Accurately report task status on Google Workspace platforms (Sheets, Docs, Keep, Drive)

Qualifications

· Proven experience as a Carpenter with a strong portfolio of completed projects

· 10+ years of carpentry experience

· Experience working with subcontractors

· Strong knowledge of hand tools and their proper usage

· Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality craftsmanship

· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure

· Ability to lift heavy materials when necessary

· Willing and able to do overnights within New England (example, overnights for project in WellFleet)

· Massachusetts CSL preferred, or ability to obtain, but not required.

· Neat appearance

· Maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record

• Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 401k matching (Up to 4% of salary matched)
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
• Employee-paid HSA ($3600/Year) or employer-sponsored health care plan
• 4-week paid vacation plus national holidays
• Either personal or company phone paid for
• End-of-year profit sharing
• Growing company concerned about helping with housing solutions!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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