Residential Remodeling Lead Carpenter

About the role

Out of the Woods Construction is seeking an experienced Residential Remodeling Lead Carpenter to take ownership of residential remodeling projects while remaining actively involved in the work. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with daily travel to residential project sites throughout the Greater Boston area. Full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day ownership of residential remodeling projects from site mobilization through final completion.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for homeowners, trade partners, and the internal production team.
• Perform hands-on rough and finish carpentry based on the needs and size of each project.
• Coordinate subcontractors, deliveries, inspections, materials, equipment, and daily site logistics.
• Review approved plans, project scopes, schedules, selections, and site conditions before and during construction.
• Identify potential field conflicts early and communicate recommended solutions before they affect schedule, quality, or cost.
• Work effectively in older New England homes where walls, floors, framing, and finishes may not be level, square, or built using modern methods.
• Develop practical solutions that create flat, visually correct, structurally sound finished work without unnecessarily disturbing historic conditions.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and professional jobsites, especially in occupied homes.
• Communicate project progress, upcoming activities, access requirements, and emerging concerns clearly to homeowners.
• Address homeowner questions professionally while following the company’s approval and change‑order process.
• Hold trade partners accountable for workmanship, cleanliness, schedule commitments, and project standards.
• Track time, tasks, photos, notes, and project updates accurately in JobTread.
• Coordinate with production management when additional labor, materials, technical guidance, or scheduling support is needed.
• Complete punch‑list and closeout work to a high standard.
• Participate in project debriefs and share lessons that can improve future estimating, planning, and production.

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License.
• Demonstrated experience leading residential remodeling projects or serving as a working foreman, site supervisor, or lead carpenter.
• Strong hands‑on carpentry skills across multiple phases of residential renovation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing day‑to‑day jobsite activity.
• Ability to read and interpret residential plans, specifications, scopes of work, and construction details.
• Strong understanding of residential construction sequencing.
• Ability to identify hidden conditions, field conflicts, and practical solutions in older homes.
• Professional communication skills and confidence interacting directly with homeowners.
• Ability to manage projects independently while knowing when to involve production management.
• Strong organization, documentation, and follow‑through.
• Comfortable using construction technology, mobile applications, and project‑management software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable vehicle capable of transporting personal tools and traveling between project sites.
• Personal hand tools appropriate for residential carpentry.
• Ability to travel daily to project sites throughout the Greater Boston service area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight or more years of residential carpentry or remodeling experience.
• Experience renovating older or historic New England homes.
• Experience managing projects ranging from bathrooms and kitchens to additions and whole‑home renovations.
• Experience working in occupied, high‑end residential environments.
• Advanced rough and finish carpentry experience.
• Experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, framing, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and finish trades.
• Experience using JobTread or a similar construction‑