Job Description
Description:
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Ready to Lead, Build, and Grow With Us?
The Norfolk Companies and Norfolk Kitchen & Bath have spent decades earning our reputation as one of New England's largest family-owned kitchen & bath businessesโand we're not slowing down. As we expand into the Burlington/North Shore market in 2026, we're looking for a
Lead Carpenter
who takes pride in their craft and is ready to help us build this next chapter.
This is more than a jobโit's an opportunity to join a 30+ year legacy of quality workmanship, backed by six showrooms and a full design-build team that keeps you busy with steady, meaningful work. You'll start in our Framingham location (covering and learning), then transition to lead projects in the Woburn/North Shore area as we grow.
Why Norfolk?
We're a family-owned business that values the skilled tradespeople who make our reputation possible. You'll be supported by dedicated Project Managers and a Construction Manager, work on projects ranging from kitchen & bath updates to larger remodels, and have the resources and team culture that set you up for success every day.
This is a W2 position and Norfolk provides daily work vehicle, tools, professional development opportunities.
What You'll Do:
As a Lead Carpenter, you'll be the on-site leader and go-to expert on residential kitchen and bath remodeling projects. Here's what that looks like day-to-day:
Project Leadership & Execution
Lead and mentor a mid-level carpenter, helping them develop their skills and careers
Serve as the main point of contact on job sites, coordinating with Project Managers, subcontractors, and homeowners
Execute expert-level finish carpentry and adapt plans on-site, especially when structural modifications are involved
Maintain daily activity logs and keep projects on schedule and within budget
Customer Experience & Communication
Work in occupied homes with professionalism and respect for customers' spaces
Communicate proactively with homeowners to ensure satisfaction and address concerns
Provide regular progress updates and customer feedback to your Project Manager
Represent Norfolk's commitment to service excellence on every job
Site Management & Safety
Understand project scope, manage materials, and coordinate with Project Manager for subcontractor schedules
Ensure proper site preparation, protection, and mitigation in customers' homes
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
Minimize unnecessary site visits through efficient planning and execution
Quality & Profitability
Deliver precise, high-quality workmanship that meets Norfolk's standards
Work efficiently to complete projects within timeline and budget
Collaborate with Project Managers on change orders and scope adjustments
Take pride in the finished product and the customer experience you create
Requirements:
What You Bring:
Minimum 10 years of carpentry experience in residential remodeling, specifically kitchens and bathrooms
Strong knowledge of cabinetry installation, crown molding, trim, and finish
carpentry
Experience working in occupied homes, including managing dust protection and site cleanliness
Ability to safely assess and adapt non-structural and load-bearing walls with oversight
Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, floor plans, elevations, and job specifications
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proficiency for entering daily logs, time, and photos
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring other carpenters and maintaining jobsite professionalism
Personal Attributes
Excellent
time management and organizational skills; self-directed and proactive
Detail-oriented with commitment to precision and quality standards
Strong communication skillsโable to interact professionally with customers, team
members, and subcontractors
Ability to address on-site concerns calmly and find practical solutions
Takes pride in finished work and customer satisfaction
Required Qualifications
Valid
driver's license with a clean driving record
Must speak, read, and comprehend English (bilingual a plus)
Ability to lift 75+ lbs independently and perform physical labor daily
Comfortable with frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, stooping, reaching, and carrying materials
Able to work around delivery trucks, forklifts, and active construction tools
Work Environment:
You'll work on active residential job sites in both indoor and outdoor environments with changing conditions. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work safely in occupied homes while maintaining professionalism and respect for our customers' spaces. xmvmafu
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're an experienced Lead Carpenter who takes pride in quality work, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to be part of a growing, family-owned company with a strong reputation, we'd love to hear from you.
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Compensation details:
58 Yearly Salary
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Job Details
Posted Date:
January 1, 2026
Job Type:
Technology
Location:
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, us
Company:
The Norfolk Companies
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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.