Build Good Work With Good People
Lagace Construction is looking for dependable residential construction professionals who care about doing the job right. We build additions, garages, kitchens, decks, and new homes across eastern and central Connecticut with a Skilled Local Crew.
Family-owned Connecticut contractor
From framing through finish
Changing job sites by schedule
What Working Here Is Actually Like
This is hands-on residential construction. Some days are framing and sheathing. Other days are windows, siding, decks, doors, trim, punch-list work, or helping another trade keep the project moving. We expect people to show up when they say they will, protect the customer’s home, work safely, and speak up before a small problem becomes an expensive one.
We are not looking for someone who claims to know everything. We are looking for honest skill, steady effort, good judgment, and a willingness to learn.
What matters here
- Dependable attendance and communication
- Safe, competent use of tools and ladders
- Accurate measuring, layout, and workmanship
- Respect for customers, homes, coworkers, and job sites
- Ability to accept direction and fix mistakes
- Reliable transportation to changing Connecticut job sites
Construction Jobs in Eastern Connecticut
Carpenter
Location: Eastern and central Connecticut job sites
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Start date: ASAP.
Pay range: $24–$36 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Health insurance benefits offered
For a residential carpenter who can contribute across framing, exterior, and finish work while maintaining quality and safe work habits.
- Residential construction experience
- Working knowledge of common carpentry tools
- Ability to lift, carry, climb, kneel, and work outdoors with reasonable accommodation
- Own reliable transportation and hand tools required
Construction Foreman
Location: Eastern and central Connecticut job sites
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Start date: ASAP.
Pay range: $38–$45 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Health insurance benefits offered
For a working residential foreman who can lead people, plan daily production, solve field problems, and keep Scott informed without losing control of quality or safety.
- Proven residential construction leadership
- Plan reading, layout, scheduling, and material coordination
- Clear crew and customer communication
- Own reliable transportation and hand tools required; company vehicle possible depending on experience and responsibilities
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record if driving is assigned
Local Construction Work—Not a Desk Job
Projects may be in Andover, Coventry, Tolland, Hebron, Marlborough, Glastonbury, Columbia, Mansfield, Windham, Willimantic, Colchester, Willington, Vernon, Bolton, Ellington, East Hampton, and nearby Connecticut towns.
Job sites move. Start times and daily plans may change with inspections, deliveries, weather, and project needs. We communicate changes as early as practical and expect the same from every employee.
Hiring process
- Short application
- 10-minute phone screen
- Reference review
- Paid, supervised half-day skills evaluation for finalists
- Written offer, onboarding, and safety orientation
Short Construction Job Application
Construction Careers FAQ
What construction jobs are available?
We recruit for Carpenter and Construction Foreman openings as workload and schedules require. The current openings section lists only active roles.
Where are the jobs located?
Across eastern and central Connecticut. The exact site changes with the project schedule.
Do I need transportation and a driver’s license?
Reliable transportation to changing job sites is required. A valid license may be required when job-related driving is assigned.
What carpenter experience are you looking for?
Practical residential construction experience, safe tool use, accurate measuring and layout, dependable attendance, and honest communication about what you can do independently.
What foreman experience are you looking for?
Daily planning, crew leadership, plan reading, materials and subcontractor coordination, progress documentation, quality control, safety leadership, and clear communication.
Is the working interview paid?
Yes. Finalists may be invited to a paid, supervised half-day skills evaluation after the pay rate and required paperwork are completed.
How do I apply?
Complete the short application. Please do not visit an active job site without an appointment.
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