The HELM Job Board

We have the greatest clients in the world. (We really do.) And this is where you can find their job openings. If you're looking to join a forward-looking company with a great work culture, there's no better place to start than right here.

  • Alger Brook Design Build in South Strafford, VT is a full-service construction company specializing in new homes and renovations which incorporate sustainable materials and energy-efficient techniques. Our mission is to positively impact the environment, our clients, and our employees through our work which includes timber frame structures, custom interior finishes, and a focus on high-performance building envelopes.

    Experienced or Lead Carpenter

  • Benjamin & Company is a sustainable custom homes and timber frames company located in Brunswick, Maine. We create exceptional new homes that are well-built, environmentally friendly, and more livable than ever before. We practice a triple bottom line approach, centered on People, Planet, and Profits. Our team works hard, but we have fun and enjoy what we do.

    Lead Carpenter

  • Black Mountain Architecture is a sustainable design firm focused on beautiful, high-performance, low-carbon, residential, multi-family & light commercial buildings using an integrated design process. By balancing beauty and function, we design timeless architecture that respectfully connects people to nature within the Saranac Chain of Lakes and surrounding communities.

    Project Leader

  • BPC Green Builders is known for outstanding leadership and innovation in high-performance residential building. Our staff has extensive training and years of experience applying the latest in green standards and technologies to the construction of custom homes. Visit www.bpcgreenbuilders.com to learn more.

    Project Manager

  • Garland Mill is hiring! We build beautiful, energy efficient homes in New Hampshire’s North Country and the Vermont Kingdom. We prioritize Net Zero efficiency, local materials, and long term relationships with our employees, trade partners, and clients.

    Lead Carpenter

  • Founded nearly ten years ago, HELM is a planet- and people-forward firm with expertise in construction, management, leadership, and training — and on a mission to revolutionize the building industry. In an industry dominated by white cisgender men, the HELM team is majority women, nonbinary, trans, and queer, and we are actively working to disrupt toxic masculinity and racism to create space for women, LGBTQIA, and BIPOC people in the trades.

    Senior Project Manager/Owner's Project Manager

  • Howland Company was founded in 1980 as a full-service residential construction company with offices in Sherborn and South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The company holds three core values: Quality Craftsmanship, Collaboration, and Client Service. We have deep respect for artisanship and woodworking and believe that communication and professionalism between all members of the project team are key to a successful home-building experience.

    Site Supervisor

  • Hudson Valley Preservation is a design/build and historic preservation consulting and construction company with a passion for buildings and the people who care for them. Formed in 1991, HVP has become one of the foremost companies for historic and modern renovations, as well as new construction builds, in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut regions. More than builders we are craftspeople who enjoy sharing our talent and skill with others.

    Lead Carpenter

  • We're an award-winning residential design/build company working in Portland, Maine and its surrounding communities. We create beautiful, energy-efficient, sustainably-built custom homes and renovations. As much as we admire people with mad skills, we don't hire for skills alone. We have a diverse, respectful and positive work culture — and a fantastic team — and we're looking for people who really understand the value of that and want to be part of it.

    We're invested in helping to move the building industry to more environmentally sustainable practices. We focus on high performance building and carbon reduction. We're all in on building science, and strive to use optimal techniques and materials. We're always learning. You will be too.

    Project Manager
    Project Architect

  • Kolbert Building is a well-established residential construction company, with a focus on high-performance, low-carbon new homes and renovations. We have been published in many trade and design publications, taught in multiple venues, and are active members of industry groups. Business owner Dan Kolbert is a co-author of Pretty Good House: A Guide to Creating Better Homes. We have an 18+ month schedule of projects ranging from bathroom renos to new builds with new leads every week.

    Business Coordinator

  • We are a residential construction company based in Portland, ME. As a triple bottom line company we evaluate our performance in terms of impact to people, planet, and prosperity. We care about providing a great place to work with a culture and benefits which help people thrive. We are committed to making the best impact on our environment by combining building science with sustainable building practices and materials. Being profitable allows for investment in our team, community, and the growth of the business in a thoughtful way. We work to extend our values into the community, identifying opportunities to give back in various ways.

    Lead Carpenter

  • Mathes Hulme Builders is a full-service construction company building new custom homes, renovations, additions, and historic restorations in southern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Our ideal candidates have a love of carpentry, their own transportation, safety gear, and tools, are looking for long-term employment, and have an interest in green and high-performance building.

    Experienced Carpenters

  • Maine Passive House works to improve the built environment, inspire new ways of doing business, and uplift the communities we serve.

    Our strengths lie in mastering traditional craftsmanship, having a thorough knowledge of building science, and meticulous planning and organization. Maine Passive House is recognized as a leader in the passive house community and constantly works to further our knowledge of the latest techniques, materials and developments. Maine Passive House has four certified passive house consultants on staff and we are corporate members of PassivhausMAINE and the North East Sustainable Energy Association.

    The most important asset to any business is its employees. Maine Passive House strives to create a healthy and safe work environment where employees are respected as part of a team and compensated fairly.

    Lead Carpenter/Site Supervisor
    Experienced Carpenter

  • O’Brien Wood & Iron is a leading residential construction company dedicated to quality building practices and sustainability in new construction, remodeling, and renovation work. We specialize in creating beautiful, energy-efficient homes and projects that minimize environmental impact while maximizing comfort and functionality. Our focus is on providing excellent customer service and high-quality artistry with great attention to detail. Join us in building homes that are not only beautiful and functional but also environmentally responsible.

    Carpenter

  • Open Meadow Builders is a family-owned residential construction company located on the North Shore of Boston. We are primarily involved in remodeling projects and new home construction. Dedicated to quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, while fostering a supportive environment for our employees and actively contributing to our local community.

    Lead Carpenter

  • Mission: passivhausMAINE is a non-profit organization committed to decreasing carbon emissions, dependency on fossil fuels and the costs for winter heating in Maine. It works to support the passive house industry and community in Maine, North America and internationally.

    Vision: passivhausMAINE’s vision is for a more resilient and energy independent Maine. Through training, education, and policy action, we support initiatives to build awareness for a Maine that operates on 100% renewable power. We seek to encourage passive house as the minimum building standard on the path towards 100% Net Zero, Net Positive, and fully regenerative buildings throughout the state.

    passivhausMAINE is a proud member of NESEA, MANP, E2tech and Maine Public Health Association, we have signed MOUs with RMI, UNECE, UNEP and Enniscorthy International Forum. Globally, there are numbers of institutions and organizations which are tackling various aspects of building science and contribute to lowering our energy needs and carbon emissions. passivhausMAINE supports all contributions to the collective advancement of building science and energy/carbon reduction in our built environment. passivhausMAINE hosts and supports trainings by NAPHN, PHIUS and PHI.

    Training Director

  • Rare Forms is a high-performance design/build company based in beautiful Northampton, Massachusetts which is known as an academic, artistic, musical, and countercultural hub. We are mission-driven and committed to the “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and prosperity. Rare Forms is known for its high-quality craftsmanship and for supporting sustainable, high-performing buildings. Most of our work is located in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding Hilltowns (30 min radius of Northampton), though we occasionally entertain projects as far as Southern Vermont and The Berkshires.

    Lead Carpenter
    Carpenter

  • Offering residential Design-Build Services in the Greater Boston Area, including Newton, Brookline, Boston, and surrounding communities. Women-owned & operated, LGBTQ+ Owned, and committed to diversity.

    Production Manager/Estimator

  • We are growing and have a full slate of amazing projects coming up and currently going up. Full time year round work in a great environment. We have a great time while we hustle. This is a team environment with no room for drama or laziness. We love what we do and that shines through in our work.

    Experienced Carpenters
    Lead Carpenter

    Email colin@shelterwoodconstruction.com for more information about these positions.

  • Are you passionate about the craft of building? Are you looking to contribute your skills and talents toward sustainable building practices? Do you value the need to support small, thriving businesses in our communities? Join the Tamarack Builders Team!

    We are a residential and light commercial construction company based in Camden, ME. We specialize in custom, high-performance and low-carbon building techniques. Working in collaboration with architects, designers, and trade partners, we deliver projects with a keen attention to detail. Our projects and clients align with our values of enthusiasm around environmental preservation and community engagement.

    Lead Carpenter

  • Uncarved Block focuses on building custom new homes in the Berkshires. All of our projects include various energy-efficiency features, such as superinsulation, net-zero energy, or Passive House requirements. Many of projects are timber-framed, and we offer the opportunity to be trained in traditional timber frame techniques. We have several exciting projects coming up, and the opportunity for advancement in skills and position. Work is full-time, year-round. You can see our work at www.uncarvedblockinc.com.

    Carpenter
    Lead Carpenter

  • Are you passionate about the craft of building? Are you looking to contribute your skills and talents toward sustainable building practices? Do you value the need to support small, thriving businesses in our communities? Join the Understory Design Build Team! We are a small family-owned residential construction company based in Morrisville, VT, serving residential clients in Northern Vermont.

    Lead Carpenter
    Senior Carpenter