Lead Carpenter

Are you ready to lead high-quality custom projects with a team that values professionalism collaboration and craft

Are you an experienced conscientious and organized carpenter who thrives on balancing hands-on work with team leadership

Juniper Design Build is an award-winning residential design/build company working in Portland Maine and its surrounding communities. We create beautiful energy-efficient sustainably-built custom homes and renovations.

Were hiring a Lead Carpenter. This role is designed for experienced carpenters with a history of impactful and intentional leadership managing job sites. We offer excellent pay and benefits including fully paid health insurance generous paid time off a tool allowance and professional development support.

We do things differently
For starters were majority women-owned and managed. As much as we admire people with mad skills we dont hire for skills alone. We have a diverse respectful and positive work cultureand a fantastic teamand were looking for people who really understand the value of that and want to be part of it.

Were invested in helping to move the building industry to more environmentally sustainable practices. We focus on high-performance building and carbon reduction. Were all in on building science and strive to use optimal techniques and materials. Were always learning. You will be too.

What were looking for

Were seeking a seasoned carpenter with at least five years of residential building experience including two or more years in a leadership or supervisory role. You should be confident leading a crew of 36 carpenters with varying levels of experience offering clear direction while fostering a collaborative professional work environment.

Your technical skillset should include framing finish carpentry siding window and door installation air sealing cabinetry and built-ins. You should be comfortable interpreting construction documents and managing daily jobsite operations including material planning and coordinating subcontractors.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential as this role involves regular interaction with both clients and trade partners. Were looking for someone who can manage time and tasks efficiently solve problems proactively and maintain an organized safe jobsite without constant oversight.

We value curiosity and innovation especially when it comes to energy efficiency and high-performance building practices. If you have certifications like OSHA10 Lead Safe or Net Zero thats a bonus but not a requirement. Most importantly youre someone who takes pride in your work and leads with integrity.

What we offer

- Salary: Starting at $39 per hour and determined by experience
- Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid
- Paid Time Off: Starting at 120 hours/year plus 10 holidays
- Tool Allowance: $1000/year for Lead Carpenters
- Retirement Plan: 3% company match (SIMPLE IRA)
- Ferry & Cell Phone Stipends
- Support for professional training and development
- Peaks Island Caf coffee account (yes seriously)
- A values-aligned team that genuinely enjoys working together

Work location & requirements
This is a full-time W-2 position. Our office is on Peaks Island ME (a 15-minute ferry ride from downtown Portland) and we work on jobs throughout the greater Portland area. You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to site locations.

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer
We recruit hire train and promote regardless of race religion gender identity sexual orientation age ability or background. We especially encourage applications from people of color women trans and nonbinary folks working-class candidates and members of the LGBTQ community.

Ready to apply
Send us a summary of your relevant work experience and why you would be a great addition to our team. No calls please. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We look forward to learning more about you!