Lead Carpenter - Residential Remodeling | $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

The Norfolk Companies•Framingham, MA

About The Position

Norfolk Kitchen & Bath, a division of The Norfolk Companies, is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter for its residential kitchen and bath remodeling team. The role involves leading and completing cabinet installations and finish carpentry work, including crown molding, trim, fillers, panels, hardware, and detailed finish work. The Lead Carpenter takes ownership of projects, leads by example, anticipates and resolves field challenges, supports and mentors team members, and maintains high standards for craftsmanship, safety, and customer service. The position coordinates with Project Managers, Designers, other trades, and customers while working in occupied residential homes. Compensation is based on experience and demonstrated skill, with pay up to $37.50 per the salary description. The posting mentions a sign-on bonus inconsistently: the headline and benefits section state $1,500, while the closing note states $1,000; both say it is payable after 90 days of employment, subject to eligibility and company terms.

Requirements

10+ years of professional carpentry, cabinet installation, finish carpentry, or residential remodeling experience, including extensive hands-on kitchen and bathroom cabinetry installation.
Strong finish carpentry skills, including crown molding, trim, fillers, panels, hardware, and detailed finish work.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead and complete complex cabinet installations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, safety, and quality.
Ability to read and accurately interpret floor plans, elevations, layouts, measurements, and installation specifications.
Strong problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting field conditions and developing practical solutions.
High standards for craftsmanship, precision, attention to detail, and installation quality.
Previous experience as a Lead Carpenter, Senior Carpenter, Lead Installer, or in a similar role, with the ability to guide and mentor team members.
Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with project staff, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach, including experience working respectfully in occupied homes.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe jobsite and protecting customers’ homes.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving heavy materials and safely working from heights.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects.
Experience leading a two-person installation crew or mentoring Carpenter Helpers.
OSHA 10 certification or other construction safety training.
Comfort using technology for project communication, job updates, documentation, and scheduling.
Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and complete complex kitchen and bathroom cabinet installations accurately, efficiently, safely, and to quality standards.
Perform finish carpentry, including crown molding, trim, fillers, panels, hardware, and detailed finish work.
Read and interpret floor plans, elevations, layouts, measurements, and installation specifications.
Anticipate and troubleshoot field conditions, identify potential issues, and develop practical solutions.
Guide and mentor less-experienced team members and support the field team.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Designers, countertop installers, plumbers, electricians, subcontractors, and other trades.
Communicate professionally with customers and work respectfully in occupied residential homes.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite and protect customers’ homes.
Deliver projects that meet company standards and customer expectations.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus stated in the headline and benefits section, with eligibility after 90 days of employment; the closing note instead states $1,000, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company terms.
Competitive pay based on experience and demonstrated skill level, with pay up to $37.50 stated in the salary description.
Full-time W-2 employment.
Steady, year-round work.
Eligible employees have access to health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off.
Additional company benefits.
Leadership opportunity and career growth.
Work alongside experienced Project Managers, Designers, Carpenters, and trade professionals.