Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Carpenter to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various construction and carpentry disciplines, demonstrating leadership capabilities while overseeing projects from start to finish. This role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to effectively communicate with team members and clients alike. Responsibilities • Lead and supervise a team of construction workers, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines. • Oversee construction estimating, project planning, and resource allocation. • Perform trim and frame carpentry, utilizing hand tools and power tools effectively. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings to guide project execution. • Manage concrete forming, plastering, rebar installation, and other essential construction tasks. • Coordinate fabrication processes and ensure compliance with safety regulations on the construction site. • Execute roofing, siding, cabinet installation, door hanging, and fixture installation as required. • Conduct water damage restoration, mold remediation, and other restoration services as needed. • Collaborate with team members on remodeling projects including flooring installation, tile laying, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, and heavy lifting tasks. Skills • Proficiency in construction estimating and project management. • Strong knowledge of trim carpentry, frame carpentry, woodworking, and general carpentry techniques. • Experience with hand tools, power tools, CNC machinery, assembly processes, and fabrication techniques. • Familiarity with restoration industry practices including water damage restoration and mold remediation. • Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while adhering to best practices on the job site. • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients. • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in all aspects of work including construction painting and metal stud framing. Join us in making a difference in the construction industry by leading projects that enhance our community! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $29.19 - $35.15 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Paid time off Work Location: In person
See More Details >>--- ## **MASTER / LEAD CARPENTER — J.A.G.S. CONTRACTING & REMODELING LLC (Hudson Valley, NY)** • *We’re looking for a true craftsman — not just a worker.** J.A.G.S. Contracting & Remodeling LLC is an established design-build company serving the Hudson Valley with a reputation for quality, integrity, and craftsmanship. We specialize in high-end renovations, additions, decks, kitchens, and full-scale remodeling projects. If you take pride in your work, lead by example, and want to be part of a company that values your skill, we’d like to talk. --- • *Position: Master / Lead Carpenter** • *Type:** Full-Time • *Location:** Orange County / Hudson Valley, NY • *Compensation:** Competitive pay (based on experience) + Bonuses + Possible Profit-Sharing + PTO --- ### **What You’ll Do** • Lead small crews on residential remodeling and addition projects • Set layout, framing, and finish standards on-site • Coordinate with project managers, subs, and homeowners • Train and mentor junior carpenters and apprentices • Ensure top-tier craftsmanship and efficient project completion --- ### **What We Offer** • **Bonuses & possible profit sharing** based on project performance • **Paid time off** and flexible scheduling during slow periods • **Tool and vehicle allowance** for long-term team members • Advancement path to **Field Supervisor / Project Manager** • A respectful, professional company culture where craftsmanship matters --- ### **What We’re Looking For** • 10+ years of hands-on carpentry experience (frame to finish) • Proven ability to lead 2–4-person crews • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills • Clean, organized work habits and pride in detail • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation > If you’re ready to take ownership of your craft, grow with a respected company, and be rewarded for the quality you deliver — let’s build something great together. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: • Paid time off • Profit sharing • Referral program Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Envocore LLC, offers amazing job opportunities to both entry-level and skilled candidates. Currently, we are looking to hire a building envelope technician to perform upgrades for our federal, municipal and educational partners nationwide. This is a travel based position with opportunity to start local then will be travel based following training. Job Summary: Building Envelope technicians perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work related to maintenance, carpentry, caulking, spray-foam, foam board, fiberglass insulation and secondary window installations. Essential Duties: • Primary tasks include using a tape measure to measure door frames, cutting weather stripping to length using a miter saw, using drills and various types and sizes of drill bits, measuring and cutting Styrofoam board with a utility knife, installing fiberglass insulation, using spray foam, and window caulking. • Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks involving the use of different hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment used to measure, cut, drill, mount and caulk various Building Envelope materials. • Assists with loading and unloading of trucks and staging material when needed; and • Works on elevated platforms when needed including ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts and other mechanized equipment. • Complies with and maintains the company’s personnel hand tool requirements. • Maintains tools and maintenance equipment to ensure proper working order. • Travel to various projects. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Organized/ Team Player/ Strong Work Ethic/ Punctual • Critical thinking skills/ mechanically inclined/ handy/ able to fix things/ intuitively understand how things work. • Safety oriented/ proper PPE use • Patient, observant, good dexterity, able to see the whole picture or identify what is missing. • Use of hand tools and power tools. • 1-2 years of construction experience Education/ Experience: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills: Moderate computer/ tablet/ phone skills Certificates and Licenses: • Valid driver’s license • OSHA 10 (optional) Work Days: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 3pm-11pm We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Newburgh, NY, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual wage of $41,748, translating to $802.85 per week. In Newburgh, NY, carpenters can earn an average of $758.75 per week, with an annual overtime average of $14,975. Trade schools, unions, and organizations like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the New York City District Council of Carpenters help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,000 annually for experienced professionals.
