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 expand into the Burlington/North Shore market 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. You'll start in our Framingham location (covering and learning), then transition to lead projects in the Woburn/North Shore area as we grow.

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:

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