Lead With Craftsmanship & Coordination Join Lajeunesse Construction Inc. as a Lead Carpenter Field & Operations!

Position Title: Lead Carpenter Field & Operations
Company Name: Lajeunesse Construction Inc
Pay Range: $35.00$45.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: East Barre, VT
Industry: General Construction (Residential, Commercial)

Lajeunesse Construction Inc. is hiring a versatile Lead Carpenter Field & Operationsfor residential and commercial construction to bridge the gap between hands-on carpentry leadership and project coordination. This is a hybrid role ideal for a seasoned foreman or lead carpenter looking to expand into operational leadership. Youll be the right-hand support to ownership and office managementleading field teams, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring construction projects stay on track both in the field and behind the scenes. If you're organized, communicative, and ready to scale your impact with a growing company, this role was built for you.

Founded on craftsmanship and professionalism, Lajeunesse Construction Inc. is a trusted general contractor serving residential and commercial clients throughout Vermont. With a legacy of delivering quality construction through teamwork and integrity, we specialize in building relationships as strong as the structures we create. Our team thrives in a culture that values technical excellence, growth, and accountability. Learn more at www.lajcon.com.

• Lead daily jobsite operations and direct oversight of field crews (36 personnel).

• Serve as a liaison between field operations and the office, assisting with scheduling and jobsite troubleshooting.

• Supervise subcontractors, from framing to finishes.

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications for job execution.

• Perform high-level carpentry tasks, including framing, staircases, and window installations.

• Collaborate with office staff on design coordination and project planning.

• Maintain project quality standards and enforce company policies and safety regulations.

• Manage materials estimation, ordering, and jobsite logistics.

• Commercial projects include pre-engineered steel buildings.

• Transition between field and office as necessary (hybrid field/office schedule).

• Act as a key decision-maker on-site with strong independent judgment.

• 10+ years of professional carpentry experience.

• 5+ years in a leadership or foreman role preferred.

• Broad trade knowledge across framing, finish carpentry, and general construction.

• Strong blueprint reading, layout, and materials estimating skills.

• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.

• Professional, reliable, and adaptable; able to pivot between field and office duties.

• Experience managing subcontractors and small teams.

• Valid drivers license required.

• Comfortable with limited local travel to job sites.

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Retirement Plan

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• $10,000 AD&D Insurance

• Company Vehicle Provided

• Full-Time 8-hour shifts

• Monday to Friday

• 40 hours per week, year-round

• Hybrid Field/Office Role as needed

• Projects primarily based around Central Vermont

• Must be comfortable traveling to multiple local sites

• Occasional office-based work at company headquarters

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

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