Lead Carpenter, Design Build Remodeling

Description

Ready to Lead, Build, and Grow With Us?

The Norfolk Companies and Norfolk Kitchen & Bath have spent decades earning our reputation as one of New England's largest family-owned kitchen & bath businesses—and we're not slowing down. As we continue the growth our our design build team in the New Hampshire region in 2026, we're looking for a Lead Carpenter who takes pride in their craft and is ready to help us build this next chapter.  This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to join a 30+ year legacy of quality workmanship, backed by six showrooms and a full design-build team that keeps you busy with steady, meaningful work. 

Why Norfolk?

We're a family-owned business that values the skilled tradespeople who make our reputation possible. You'll be supported by dedicated Project Managers and a Construction Manager, work on projects ranging from kitchen & bath updates to larger remodels, and have the resources and team culture that set you up for success every day.

This is a W2 position and Norfolk provides daily work vehicle, tools, professional development opportunities.

What You'll Do:

As a Lead Carpenter, you'll be the on-site leader and go-to expert on residential kitchen and bath remodeling projects. Here's what that looks like day-to-day:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and mentor a mid-level carpenter, helping them develop their skills and careers
• Serve as the main point of contact on job sites, coordinating with Project Managers, subcontractors, and homeowners
• Execute expert-level finish carpentry and adapt plans on-site, especially when structural modifications are involved
• Maintain daily activity logs and keep projects on schedule and within budget

Customer Experience & Communication

• Work in occupied homes with professionalism and respect for customers' spaces
• Communicate proactively with homeowners to ensure satisfaction and address concerns
• Provide regular progress updates and customer feedback to your Project Manager
• Represent Norfolk's commitment to service excellence on every job

Site Management & Safety

• Understand project scope, manage materials, and coordinate with Project Manager for subcontractor schedules
• Ensure proper site preparation, protection, and mitigation in customers' homes
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Minimize unnecessary site visits through efficient planning and execution

Quality & Profitability

• Deliver precise, high-quality workmanship that meets Norfolk's standards
• Work efficiently to complete projects within timeline and budget
• Collaborate with Project Managers on change orders and scope adjustments
• Take pride in the finished product and the customer experience you create

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Minimum 10 years of carpentry experience in residential remodeling, specifically kitchens and bathrooms
• Strong knowledge of cabinetry installation, crown molding, trim, and finish carpentry
• Experience working in occupied homes, including managing dust protection and site cleanliness
• Ability to safely assess and adapt non-structural and load-bearing walls with oversight
• Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, floor plans, elevations, and job specifications
• Buildertrend proficiency for entering daily logs, time, and photos
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring other carpenters and maintaining jobsite professionalism

Personal Attributes

• Excellent time management and organizational skills; self-directed and proactive
• Detail-oriented with commitment to precision and quality standards
• Strong communication skills—able to interact professionally with customers, team members, and subcontractors
• Ability to address on-site concerns calmly and find practical solutions
• Takes pride in finished work and customer satisfaction

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must speak, read, and comprehend English (bilingual a plus)
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs independently and perform physical labor daily
• Comfortable with frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, stooping, reaching, and carrying materials
• Able to work around delivery trucks, forklifts, and active construction tools

Work Environment:

You'll work on active residential job sites in both indoor and outdoor environments with changing conditions. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work safely in occupied homes while maintaining professionalism and respect for our customers' spaces.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced Lead Carpenter who takes pride in quality work, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to be part of a growing, family-owned company with a strong reputation, we'd love to hear from you.

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