Lead Carpenter / Working Foreman
Harrington Construction & Development LLC (HCD) is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter / Working Foreman to immediately join our growing residential construction team.
This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced carpenter who is ready for more responsibility, independence, and the opportunity to play an important role in the growth of a local construction company.
We're looking for someone who can work alongside the crew while also helping lead the job—someone who understands the big picture, thinks ahead, communicates well, and can keep a project moving without needing constant direction.
What You'll Do
- Perform high-quality residential carpentry and construction work
- Help lead and organize a small field crew
- Take ownership of assigned projects and daily objectives
- Plan ahead for materials, tools, equipment, and upcoming work
- Layout, measure, cut, frame, install, and finish accurately
- Identify problems and help develop practical solutions
- Communicate project needs and progress with the owner
- Maintain clean, organized, professional jobsites
- Help ensure work meets HCD quality standards
- Professionally represent HCD around homeowners and customers
Experience We're Looking For
Strong residential construction experience in several of the following areas:
- Framing
- Additions and renovations
- Deck construction
- Siding and exterior work
- Roofing
- Window and door installation
- Interior and exterior trim
- Drywall and remodeling
- General residential construction
Previous experience as a Lead Carpenter, Crew Leader, Foreman, or similar position is strongly preferred.
You should be comfortable working independently, directing other employees when needed, and determining the next steps necessary to keep a project moving.
The Person We're Looking For
Experience matters, but so does the person behind it.
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in their craftsmanship
- Is dependable and shows up ready to work
- Works efficiently and with purpose
- Thinks ahead and sees the bigger picture
- Communicates clearly
- Takes responsibility for their work
- Treats tools and equipment with respect
- Maintains a clean and organized jobsite
- Works well with others
- Is comfortable taking the lead when necessary
- Conducts themselves professionally around customers
- Wants to grow with a company rather than simply find another job
We don't expect one person to know everything. We do expect honesty about your abilities, a strong construction foundation, good judgment, and a willingness to learn anything you haven't encountered before.
What HCD Offers
At HCD, the goal is to give the right person real responsibility and real opportunity.
You'll work directly with the owner and have the opportunity to become a key part of our field operations as the company continues to grow.
For the right person, this position can develop into greater project and crew responsibility over time.
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and demonstrated ability
- Full-time employment
- Consistent variety of residential construction projects
- Opportunity for advancement
- Increased responsibility and earning potential based on performance
- Small-company environment where your work and ideas actually matter
- Eligible for per-job bonuses after successful probationary period, showing skills, work ethic, capabilities, dedication and drive to complete jobs/assignments in reasonable time.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional additional hours depending on project needs.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
- Strong residential construction/carpentry experience
- Ability to safely use common construction and power tools
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of residential construction
- Reliable attendance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
Our Culture & Expectations
At HCD, skill is important, but character, professionalism, and attitude matter just as much.
We're building a team of people who take pride in their work, respect one another, support the company's values, and genuinely want to see the entire team succeed.
The right person will:
- Bring a positive, solutions-focused attitude to work
- Be dependable, honest, accountable, and respectful
- Be committed to a professional, drama-free workplace
- Report to work fit, ready, and able to safely perform the job
- Maintain professional conduct on jobsites and around customers
- Respect coworkers, customers, company tools, equipment, and property
- Take constructive feedback well and communicate openly
- Work as part of the team rather than only looking out for themselves
- Understand that quality, productivity, communication, and customer trust all matter
- Be willing to lead by example—not simply by job title
HCD maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Employees are expected to report to work fit for duty and remain able to safely and professionally perform their responsibilities throughout the workday.
We're not looking to simply fill a position. We're looking for someone who believes in what we're building and wants to grow with it.
If you're an experienced carpenter who takes pride in your work and is ready to step into a position where your experience, judgment, and leadership are valued, we'd like to hear from you.
HCD is actively hiring for this position and is prepared to bring the right person on immediately.
Immediate availability is strongly preferred. If you're an experienced carpenter or working foreman who's ready to make a move, we want to hear from you.
We're looking for someone who can step into the field quickly, work directly with the owner, help lead the crew, and immediately begin helping move active projects forward.
Please apply with your work history and a brief description of your construction experience. Photos or examples of previous work are welcome.
Starting Pay: $27–$35 per hour, based on experience, knowledge, and demonstrated ability. Higher compensation may be considered for an exceptional candidate with strong leadership and foreman experience.
Harrington Construction & Development LLC
Building Projects. Supporting Community.
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Construction: 8 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New Berlin, NY 13411 (Required)
Work Location: In person
