Blackdog Builders, Inc.

Lead Carpenter

Locations: Salem, NH

Build work you're proud of, without sacrificing life outside the job.

If you're a craft-driven carpenter who sweats the details and loves happy clients, come lead with us. Blackdog Builders is an award-winning remodeler offering steady, year-round work and a genuine work/life balance, so you can focus on quality, not chasing the next gig.

Blackdog Builders is a locally grown, 70-person organization with five complementary business units: Design/Build Remodeling, Home Services, Silver Lake Cabinetry (retail cabinets), FloorMe! (retail flooring), and Total Basement Finishing, working together to deliver an exceptional client experience. We were recently named one of Business NH Magazine's Best Places to Work in New Hampshire. Expect a friendly, flexible, family-first culture where people stay and grow.

As a Lead Carpenter, you'll run day-to-day site work, deliver top-tier craftsmanship, and set the tone for safety, cleanliness, and client experience. You'll coordinate with PMs, guide helpers/subs, and keep projects moving to plan, while building spaces clients love.

What You'll Build

• Kitchens & Baths: custom islands, specialty cabinetry, luxury baths
• Whole-Home Remodels & Additions: offices, laundry rooms, garage conversions
• Exterior Projects: sunrooms, porches, entryways

Responsibilities

• Lead site execution for residential remodeling projects from demo through finish.
• Perform layout, framing, window/door installs, cabinetry, trim, and finish carpentry.
• Read plans; perform material takeoffs from site conditions/blueprints.
• Coordinate daily with Project Managers; sequence trades to maintain schedule and quality.
• Uphold jobsite safety, protection, and cleanliness; model professional client interaction.
• Complete daily documentation (photos, notes, time) using mobile tools/JobTread (we'll train).

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of residential remodeling (lead/working-lead preferred).
• Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable vehicle (local travel in Southern NH/Northern MA).
• Personal hand/power tools appropriate for a lead carpenter.
• Precision and pride in craftsmanship; punch-list mindset.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, PMs, and trade partners.
• Comfort with basic tech (smartphone/tablet; Apple or Android).
• Able to work indoors/outdoors, on ladders/roofs, and lift/carry materials safely.
• Willingness to complete a background check (post-offer, consistent with law).
• Culture adds: integrity, communication, quality, and continuous improvement.

Schedule, Pay & Benefits

• Steady, full-time, W-2 Employee, year-round work
• Flexible scheduling: 4-day or 5-day workweek
• Pay: $32.00 to $38.00/hour (based on experience) + performance-based bonus potential on individual jobs
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Company Profit-Sharing
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 5% of pay
• Health Insurance with employer contribution; Dental & supplemental options
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays in Year 1 + Paid Volunteer Day
• Personal Tool Purchasing Program
• Supportive, fun, and growth-minded team

Blackdog Builders, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, military status, marital status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the hiring process.

Employment with Blackdog Builders, Inc. is at-will. Any offer of employment may be contingent on a background check conducted after a conditional offer and in compliance with applicable laws. Driving record checks may be required for roles involving company/insured driving.