Lead Carpenter

COMPENSATION: $44-54 hourly depending on experience

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of frame-to-finish residential carpentry experience

LOCATION: Job sites (mostly owner-occupied single-family homes) around the metro Boston area

SUMMARY

Byggmeister is a worker-owned, woman-led design-build remodeling firm striving to be an exemplary

steward of Boston area homes. We are looking for an experienced residential carpenter to supervise and

work alongside our field crew in producing beautiful, durable, environmentally responsible renovations.

Our project development team will set you up for success with fully designed and specified project

plans, while our production manager will ensure that you have the resources and the support you need

to complete your projects on time, on budget and to the clients' satisfaction.

WHY WORK WITH US

We are committed to the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. We see employees as people

first, provide generous compensation and benefits, support professional growth, and offer all workers

the opportunity to apply for ownership. You will have regular opportunities to contribute to company

initiatives and connect with practitioners at other firms.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a talented craftsperson who is interested in home performance and committed to diversity,

equity, and inclusion. Our ideal candidate

• Has strong residential carpentry skills and experience with all phases of residential construction

(frame-to-finish)

• Has strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

• Brings positive energy, takes on all tasks with enthusiasm, works well with a wide range of

people, and is a team player

• Can read and understand construction documents

• Effectively uses cloud-based communication and project management tools

• Is familiar with high-performance construction (or has a desire to learn)

• Has a Construction Supervisor's License, or is committed to getting one

• Has supervisory experience

• Embraces continuous learning

• Always maintains personal and jobsite safety

• Must have reliable transportation to work sites around the Boston area

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Tool, cell phone and vehicle allowance

• Paid attendance at conferences and other training opportunities

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time off

• Health insurance

• 401K with employer match

• Opportunity to apply to become an owner after three years

TO APPLY

We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+,

and CTE graduates. This position is open until filled, with a target start date of December 1, 2026.

Screening interviews will be conducted by phone, and finalist candidates will have the opportunity to

meet the team in-person and visit current projects in progress.