Job Description
Join a Legacy of Craftsmanship & Design Excellence
Be Part of Something Truly Inspiring.
At Tanglewood Conservatories, we don't just build structures — we create innovative, one-of-a-kind works of art that challenge convention and transform spaces. Every project is a custom-crafted masterpiece, shaped by meticulous attention to detail and a passion for design that changes lives. We're not just a team — we're a family, and we're growing.
Now Hiring: Trim Carpenter | Shop + Travel Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Carpenter to work both in our in-house shop and on the road with our installation team. Your role will shift between crafting and preparing work in our shop and traveling to project sites nationwide — the balance will vary based on our project schedule. If you take pride in flawless finish work, thrive in both a shop and field environment, and are ready to bring your craft to remarkable locations across the country — we want to talk to you.
Watch us in action: Palm House Installation: https://vimeo.com/560527253
What You'll Do:
- Work in our in-house shop to build, mill, fit, and prepare trim components for custom structures
- Inspect and pack finished materials to ensure they arrive at job sites in perfect condition
- Lead installation projects with project team to project sites nationwide
- Execute precise, high-quality trim and finish carpentry on one-of-a-kind custom structures
- Bring your hand tools — we handle the rest
What You Bring:
- 3+ years leading construction teams of 3 or more crew members
- 5+ years of trim carpentry experience, ideally in high-end residential or specialty construction
- Hands-on experience with wood shop tools, custom millwork, and finish detailing
- Exceptional precision and an eye for detail in both shop and field settings
- Ability to read blueprints and work from detailed specifications
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for a role that moves between shop and travel (all travel and per diem covered)
Who You Are:
- Detail-obsessed and quality-driven — you don't cut corners, whether in the shop or on site
- A dependable team player others can count on in any environment
- Professional, organized, and adaptable wherever the work takes you
- Bonus: OSHA 30 certified
Ready to Build Something That Lasts?
Explore our work: www.tanglewoodconservatories.com
Apply now — if your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch soon!
Tanglewood Conservatories is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.
Company Description
WE ARE ARCHITECTS,
DESIGNERS, AND CRAFTSMEN.
Welcome to Tanglewood Conservatories, heirs to a two-hundred-year-old tradition of extraordinary design and craftsmanship. Our work is inspired by the elegant, historic glasshouses of the world. Our craft teams come from the lineage of master shipbuilders who created the beautiful wooden boats of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay region.
Tanglewood was founded in 1995 by architect-builder and textile design team, Alan and Nancy Virts. Following corporate careers and travel abroad, they became enamored with traditional glass architecture and established Tanglewood with the goal of creating uncommonly unique conservatories that combine historical inspiration with state-of-the-art technology and masterful craftsmanship.
Our expertise is a specialty. Drawing on extensive experience, we custom tailor every design to our client’s site and imagination. Getting each project right – exactly right, is what we do. From initial sketches to finished structure, the process is interactive and collaborative.
Our clients are often surprised and delighted to learn that they have many more choices than they originally thought. Our greatest satisfaction is creating a conservatory that is beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours.
Our employee participate in the excitement of planning, building, and installing exquisite, one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
WE ARE ARCHITECTS,
DESIGNERS, AND CRAFTSMEN.
Welcome to Tanglewood Conservatories, heirs to a two-hundred-year-old tradition of extraordinary design and craftsmanship. Our work is inspired by the elegant, historic glasshouses of the world. Our craft teams come from the lineage of master shipbuilders who created the beautiful wooden boats of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay region.
Tanglewood was founded in 1995 by architect-builder and textile design team, Alan and Nancy Virts. Following corporate careers and travel abroad, they became enamored with traditional glass architecture and established Tanglewood with the goal of creating uncommonly unique conservatories that combine historical inspiration with state-of-the-art technology and masterful craftsmanship.
Our expertise is a specialty. Drawing on extensive experience, we custom tailor every design to our client’s site and imagination. Getting each project right – exactly right, is what we do. From initial sketches to finished structure, the process is interactive and collaborative.
Our clients are often surprised and delighted to learn that they have many more choices than they originally thought. Our greatest satisfaction is creating a conservatory that is beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours.
Our employee participate in the excitement of planning, building, and installing exquisite, one-of-a-kind masterpieces.