Lead Framing Carpenter/Remodeler

Remodeler Lead Carpenter
You're the kind of carpenter who can do it all and do it well. 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, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC wants to meet you.

DreamMaker 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.

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 (JobTread) to log progress, photos, notes, and changes.

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; Proficiency with standard hand and power tools and jobsite equipment.

Familiarity with project management software (JobTread or similar) and basic smartphone apps for photos, messaging, and documentation.

Able to represent and live out our Code of Values in daily behavior.

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.

Job Type: Full-time, in-person. Pay: $30.50 to $36.73 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

Cell phone reimbursement

Health benefit reimbursement (stipend toward your coverage)

On-the-job training and professional development

If you're a skilled remodeler who loves leading projects, cares about people, and takes pride in doing the job right the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or District of Columbia law. Full Time

Cell Phone Reimbursement

On-the-job training and professional development

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