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Lead Carpenter

Cornerstone Contractors & Property Management LLC

Location: Upper Valley Region (NH & VT)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $28.00–$35.00 per hour (based on experience)

Build More Than Houses. Build a Career.

Cornerstone Contractors & Property Management is a growing residential renovation company that values quality craftsmanship, accountability, and professionalism. We don't believe in chaos, shortcuts, or micromanagement. We believe in hiring skilled people, giving them the tools to succeed, and trusting them to produce exceptional work.

We're looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter who takes pride in their craft, leads by example, and can keep projects moving with confidence.

If you're the type of carpenter who naturally sees the next step before anyone has to ask, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

As our Lead Carpenter, you'll spend most of your day building alongside the crew while helping keep projects organized, efficient, and on schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform high-quality rough and finish carpentry
• Install framing, trim, doors, windows, cabinetry, flooring, tile, and structural components
• Read blueprints and construction drawings
• Identify and solve problems before they become delays
• Lead and mentor crew members on the jobsite
• Coordinate with subcontractors to maintain workflow
• Communicate professionally with homeowners when needed
• Ensure materials and tools are available and organized
• Document project progress using company software and photos
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional jobsite every day

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who doesn't wait to be told what to do.

You should be someone who:

• Takes ownership of your work
• Thinks ahead and plans efficiently
• Produces high-quality craftsmanship
• Communicates clearly with the team
• Leads without ego
• Solves problems instead of creating them

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential carpentry experience
• Leadership experience supervising or directing crews
• Strong skills in framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, trim, tile, and structural repairs
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents
• Comfortable using smartphones, apps, and digital timekeeping
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in varying weather conditions
• OSHA and jobsite safety knowledge preferred

What Success Looks Like

Successful Lead Carpenters at Cornerstone:

• Show up on time every day
• Take pride in producing exceptional work
• Keep jobs organized and moving efficiently
• Leave every jobsite cleaner than they found it
• Communicate issues before they become problems
• Help develop less experienced team members
• Represent the company professionally with clients

Why Work With Cornerstone?

We are building a company where skilled tradespeople can build long-term careers—not just work another job.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Year-round, full-time work
• Professional, organized job sites
• Opportunity for advancement
• High-quality tools and systems
• Supportive leadership that values craftsmanship
• A team focused on doing things the right way

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced carpenter who values quality, leadership, and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a company that's raising the standard for residential renovations throughout the Upper Valley.