Looking for a good place to do your best work?

We built Hay Runner so that excellent craftspeople can be happy at work.

Too many workplaces in the construction industry suffer from poor management and culture. We’re building the company that we always wanted to work at, with positive teamwork and a truly supportive back office. We value each team member, and believe that by supporting you to be happy, grow your skills, and do your best work, everybody wins.

It takes all kinds of people to create a successful team! We strongly encourage people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other members of marginalized communities to apply. Let’s talk!

We also offer great benefits!

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • 7 Paid Holidays

  • Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

  • Short Term Disability

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid Day of Volunteering

  • Cell Phone Reimbursement

5 Things That Make Hay Runner a Great Place to Work!

Positive Teamwork

We’re responsible for designing and building our projects, so we all have to work together to get the best result.

Craft Excellence

At the end of the day, we’re all seeking quality and craft that makes us proud.

Supportive Management

An organized and caring back office is the superpower that keeps our jobs flowing and enables each person to shine.

Mentorship & Growth

We support all employees in gaining new skills and growing into bigger roles.

Pay & Benefits

We pay competitive wages, and offer an outstanding benefits package. Plus, the more you grow your skills, the more you earn!

You deserve great benefits!

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Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

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Life Insurance

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Short-term Disability

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Employee Assistance Program

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Cell Phone Reimbursement

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Paid Parental Leave

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9 Paid Holidays

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Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Tool & Equipment Reimbursement • Life Insurance • Short-term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Cell Phone Reimbursement • Paid Parental Leave • 9 Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

What’s it like here?

  • It feels like a family here. I like to know each person and want their lives to be better. Being human and kind with each other is what it's about.

    Ashley Lowe Operations Manager, Rockland

  • We've got so many good people here. I love the synergy of a good team, when everybody is firing on all cylinders.

    Matt DayProject Manager, Rockland

  • There's a company-wide ethos of teamwork and sharing. We also have a go go go mentality, and are always trying to be better. We're lifelong learners and want to be doing our best work.

    Kate Swayze Designer, Rockland

  • The variety of work is great for people who want to keep on learning. We try to pay attention and put people where they want to be and where they can get new skills.

    Nate Boggs Project Manager, Portland

  • I came to Hay Runner for the opportunity to see projects through from beginning to end, and develop a relationships with our clients.

    Cliff Wallace Designer, Portland

  • Since I have been at Hay Runner, I have done nothing but learn! Everybody is so supportive, and I am developing the skills I always wanted.

    Johnathan Cooley Cabinet Maker, Rockland

  • We have a high standard for product and presentation. We are professional but also warm and welcoming. Home owners really trust us and feel comfortable leaving their keys with us.

    Lauren Estabrook Project Manager, Portland

Check out our Job Openings!

If you’re interested but don’t see your job listed, drop us an email.

Lead Carpenter
Portland & Rockport, ME

Are you a skilled carpenter ready to lead? We're seeking a qualified Lead Carpenter to manage sites and a nurture a team, executing plans to a high level of craft. You'll work in various settings, with great people and beautiful designs, building solid structures and elegant interiors.

What We're Looking For:

  • Excellent hand skills and attention to detail

  • Deep knowledge of wood properties and carpentry materials

  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly

  • Ability to manage large projects with minimal supervision

  • Commitment to health and safety standards

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week

    Salary: Open to negotiation (based on experience)

    We are happy to have a conversation about the pay range based on your expertise and skill set.

  • Lead Carpenter

    • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements

    • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed

    • Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements

    • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items

    • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible

    • Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated

    • Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance

    • Build scaffolding and other construction structures

    Entry Level Carpenter

    • Well-organized with good communication skills.

    • Detail-oriented and sufficiently skilled with hand and power-tools.

    • Has good physical stamina for heavy lifting.

    • Has a universal, collaborative, positive problem solving attitude at all times.

    • Responds to clients’ maintenance requests in a friendly and professional manner.

    • Maintains a clean work area.

    • Performs repairs on company tools and equipment when necessary.

    • Has a valid driver's license.

  • Professional Experience: 5 years (Preferred for Lead Carpenter)

    Driver's License (Required)

    Work Locations: Hay Runner operates out of Portland and Rockport Maine. Travel to job sites (1-hour + radius from Portland or Rockport, Maine) with the option to work remotely at times.

  • • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • 9 Paid Holidays

    • Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

    • Short Term Disability

    • Life Insurance

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Paid Day of Volunteering

    • Cell Phone Reimbursement

Licensed Architect
Rockport, ME

Are you a passionate and creative Licensed Architect looking to augment the natural beauty and building traditions of coastal Maine? We have a spot for you in our Rockport location! The company will look to you to engage with all aspects of the design process and work closely with our team of architectural designers, interior designers, and builders to bring ambitious and high-quality projects to fruition.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Meeting with clients to understand their goals and desires

  • Preparing design proposals

  • Guiding projects from pre-design through permitting and construction

  • Collaborating and consulting with team members

  • Generating project documentation using Revit

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week

    Salary: Open to negotiation (based on experience)

    We are happy to have a conversation about the pay range based on your expertise and skill set.

  • Meeting with clients to understand their goals and desires

    • Preparing design proposals

    • Guiding projects from pre-design through permitting and construction

    • Collaborating and consulting with team members

    • Generating project documentation using Revit

  • 10+ years of experience in an architecture firm

    Professional education and licensure are required

    Proficiency in Revit required

  • • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • 9 Paid Holidays

    • Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

    • Short Term Disability

    • Life Insurance

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Paid Day of Volunteering

    • Cell Phone Reimbursement