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Job Description
Join Our Family-Owned Team and Build a Stable, Rewarding Career We are a small, family-owned business proudly serving Virginia and North Carolina with top-quality outbuildings—sheds, garages, and more. We're growing the right way and seeking an experienced, confident Lead Foreman who is ready to step up and lead. This is a career opportunity for the best in the trade: skilled carpenters with natural leadership abilities who take pride in their work and want to be part of a true team. We value experience and skill highly—if you have strong carpentry fundamentals and the ability to lead and motivate a small crew, we'll support you fully in learning our specific building systems and standards. But this role is only for those who already bring expert-level carpentry and leadership confidence. We're building a top-tier team and only want the best. What You'll Do Meet daily at our shop in Chesapeake, VA. Drive a company truck to job sites (you'll maintain truck inventory and ensure everything needed is loaded and organized before leaving). Start hands-on with an experienced crew to quickly master our processes, then transition to leading a small team of 4-5 (2-3 carpenters + a helper). Oversee complete builds, from foundation/framing through siding, roofing, and finish details.
Handle a variety of projects:
from small precut 8x8 shed packages that assemble quickly to full garages on slabs with trusses. Ensure compliance with Virginia and North Carolina building codes. Operate pneumatic tools, generators, and compressors (all provided by us). Problem-solve on the fly, make quick decisions, motivate your crew, and drive projects to timely, high-quality completion. Maintain professionalism and respect when interacting with customers. Who We're Looking For You're the right fit if you: Have proven, expert-level experience in framing, siding, and roofing on outbuildings, garages, or similar structures. Are confident in your carpentry skills and natural leadership ability. Are highly accountable , goal-oriented , and driven to finish projects efficiently without sacrificing quality. Excel at motivating others , holding the team to high standards, and fostering a positive crew dynamic. Can problem-solve under pressure and make quick, smart decisions while keeping strong attention to detail . Treat customers with genuine respect and professionalism. Have experience operating lifting equipment Possess and maintain a valid driver's license , clean driving record, and can pass a pre-employment drug test. Come prepared with your own basic tool bag (hammer, square, chalk line, tape measure, etc.—we supply all power tools, pneumatics, generators, and compressors). Technical drawings are used occasionally; ability to read them is helpful but not the primary focus. What We Offer Competitive pay starting at $23/hour (negotiable based on experience—we pay for proven skill and leadership). Year-round stability with consistent, full-time work. Comprehensive benefits : Health insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and 12 paid holidays per year. Company truck for job-site travel. All materials, precut packages (when applicable), and heavy equipment provided. Real autonomy on site with full support from ownership.
A true family culture:
holiday parties, company events, and annual outings If you're a top-tier carpenter and leader looking for a place that respects your expertise, gives you stability, and treats you like family—this is it.
Pay:
$23.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Tools provided
