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🔨 Lead Carpenter Wanted – Join the Big Dog Construction Team! 🔨 Location: Ocean Township, NJ | Full-Time | Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Big Dog Construction has been proudly building and remodeling homes in New Jersey for over 30 years—and we're growing! We’re looking for a Lead Carpenter with a minimum of 5 years’ experience who’s ready to step into a leadership role and help us deliver the top-quality work our clients have come to expect.

💪 About the Role:

This position is perfect for someone who is well-rounded, dependable, and takes pride in their craft. You’ll be expected to work independently and as part of a team, while also managing day-to-day tasks on job sites. If you’ve got strong framing, trimming, sheet rocking, and spackling skills—and know how to run a smooth job from start to finish—we want to hear from you.

🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead and manage a crew on residential construction projects

Handle all phases of carpentry (framing, trim, drywall, etc.)

Collaborate with subcontractors and project managers

Maintain job site safety and cleanliness

Solve problems on the fly and keep projects moving

Ensure top-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction

✅ What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience

Proficiency in trimming, framing, sheetrock, and spackling

Ability to read and work from plans/blueprints

Reliable transportation and basic hand/power tools

Strong leadership and communication skills

A positive attitude and a strong work ethic

🚧 Bonus Points If You Have:

Experience overseeing crews and multiple trades

A sense of humor (we’re serious about quality—but not about ourselves)

🐾 Why Work With Big Dog Construction?

Family-owned, team-oriented environment

Projects you can be proud of

Opportunities to grow with our new luxury home division

Respect, honesty, and great coworkers—no nonsense