Lead Carpenter // Portland, ME

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to take a hands-on leadership role on residential job sites. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in all phases of residential construction and remodeling, communicates well with clients and teams, and can lead a crew while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

As a Lead Carpenter at Hay Runner, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day execution of custom residential construction projects

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Frame, install trim, cabinetry, windows, doors, and other finish work

• Manage and mentor carpentry team members and apprentices on site

• Coordinate with subcontractors and communicate progress with the project manager

• Ensure job sites are clean, organized, and safe

• Track materials, report progress, and flag potential issues proactively

• Maintain positive client relationships and represent the company professionally

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of carpentry experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of residential framing, finish work, and remodeling best practices

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Self-starter who can work independently and with a team

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification a plus

Project Manager // Portland + Rockport, ME

Our Project Managers are the steady hands behind exceptional builds. They guide clients with clarity, support field teams with respect, and hold projects to a high standard, without sacrificing the culture we’ve worked hard to build.

We believe excellent craftspeople deserve excellent leadership. That’s where you come in.

As a Project Manager at Hay Runner, you will:

• Lead residential construction projects from pre-construction through closeout

• Build and maintain clear, organized project schedules

• Develop and manage detailed budgets and cost tracking

• Communicate consistently and transparently with clients

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams

• Support and collaborate closely with Superintendents and field staff

• Identify and solve problems proactively (before they become fires)

• Protect project margins while maintaining quality standards

• Uphold Hay Runner’s culture on every job site

You are the central hub aligning design, field execution, finance, and client expectations.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of budgets, cost controls, and change orders

• 5+ years of experience managing residential construction projects

• Confident communicator (written and verbal)

• Organized, detail-oriented, and systems-driven

• Calm under pressure

• Comfortable having direct conversations when needed

• Values teamwork over ego

• Deep respect for skilled tradespeople

Experience with project management software and scheduling tools is a plus!