Lead Carpenter

Overview

Top Pay | Steady Work | Worth the Drive from Concord
. Based in Ashland, NH | Projects in Central NH & Lakes Region. $36-$42/hr + Benefits | Full-Time, Year-Round Work.
This Role Is Worth The Drive If You Want

• Consistent, year-round work
• A small, tight-knit crew that values craftsmanship
• Leadership that respects your time, skill, and experience

Note: This job is sponsored in Concord to reach skilled carpenters open to a predictable commute. All work is based in Ashland, NH and nearby Central NH/Lakes Region.

Center Carpentry is hiring an experienced Lead Carpenter to run hands-on production on high-quality residential remodels, additions, and custom builds.

We work for homeowners who value craftsmanship, communication, and long-term relationships
. If you take pride in your work and want to lead by example on the jobsite, you'll fit in well here.

• Lead daily production on residential jobsites
• Work hands-on across framing, trim, cabinetry, windows/doors, siding, and finish work
• Plan daily work, material needs, and sequencing
• Coordinate and oversee specialty subcontractors
• Train and mentor apprentices and carpenters
• Maintain clean, organized, protected jobsites
• Communicate progress with the Project Manager
• Use Job Tread for daily logs and updates

• 7+ years of residential carpentry experience (custom & finish work)
• Proven ability to lead small crews
• Strong skills in framing, finish, cabinetry, and exterior carpentry
• Reliable transportation to Ashland-area jobsites
• Professional tools and jobsite presence
• Organized, accountable, and team-oriented mindset

• $36-$42/hr, based on experience and craftsmanship
• Paid Time Off
• 6 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 8 vacation days
• Sick time
• Paid parental leave (birth & adoption)
• Tool allowance & purchasing assistance
• OSHA 10 & EPA Lead-Safe certification provided
• Growth opportunities (Project Manager, Shop Lead)
• Supportive, family-oriented culture with real work-life balance

Your craftsmanship will be respected. Your leadership will matter. You'll build quality homes -- and a long-term career -- with a company that values integrity, communication, and doing things the right way.