Lead Carpenter - Residential Remodeling

Wenger Contracting, Inc.; Concord Township (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Biweekly pay

Company clothing

Life insurance

Job summary

Wenger Contracting is seeking a Lead Carpenter for residential remodeling projects in Garnet Valley, PA and nearby sites. This in-person role leads a small crew, interprets plans, delegates tasks, and maintains quality and progress on each job while engaging homeowners with clear communication.

You will mentor apprentices, guide day-to-day work, and collaborate with the owner on decisions. A hands-on leader with strong carpentry skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on residential remodeling experience.
• Ability to run an assigned project independently while collaborating with others.
• Strong carpentry skills and knowledge of remodeling methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed scopes of work.
• Experience directing daily tasks and checking workmanship.
• Clear, respectful communication with homeowners, coworkers, and subs.
• Willingness to teach and mentor apprentices.
• Comfort using a smartphone and construction apps.
• Reliable transportation to local sites and own tools.
• Organized, methodical approach to completing work.
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work on residential remodeling projects and perform hands-on carpentry.
• Read blueprints and scopes to plan tasks and understand project requirements.
• Delegate work to carpenters and apprentices and check completed tasks.
• Mentor less-experienced team members through instruction and demonstrations.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners about daily activities and concerns.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on site and review their work.
• Check material lists and inspect deliveries for accuracy and condition.
• Troubleshoot field issues and involve owner when decisions are needed.
• Set up jobsite protections and maintain dust barriers.
• Use phone-based apps to share updates and project information.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Blueprint reading

Mentoring

Smartphone use

Tools

JobTread

Job description

Lead Carpenter - Residential Remodeling

Wenger Contracting

Location: Garnet Valley, PA, and local remodeling project sites | In-person

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional additional hours based on project needs.

Earn $35 - $40 an hour doing custom remodeling work with a team that takes pride in the details.

If you enjoy hands-on carpentry, leading a small crew, and seeing a project through, Wenger Contracting offers the opportunity to put those strengths to work.

Wenger Contracting is a residential design-build remodeling company based in Garnet Valley, PA. We focus on custom projects, careful execution, and lasting relationships with homeowners. Our close-knit crew includes experienced craftspeople and apprentices who are developing their skills with guidance from the team.

About The Role

As Lead Carpenter, you'll perform remodeling work while directing daily activity on your assigned project. You'll understand the plans and scope, delegate tasks, check workmanship, and help keep the job moving in an organized way. You'll also be a familiar point of contact for homeowners. Clear communication matters just as much as strong craftsmanship. You'll have independence to handle day-to-day decisions, with support from the owner when an issue needs further discussion. Teaching is part of the job. We're looking for someone who can show less-experienced carpenters how to do quality work, explain the reasons behind the process, and follow up on the results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily work on residential remodeling projects while performing hands-on carpentry.
• Read blueprints and scopes of work to plan tasks and understand project requirements.
• Delegate work to carpenters and apprentices and check completed tasks.
• Mentor less-experienced team members through clear instruction and practical demonstrations.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners about daily activities and concerns.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on site and review their work.
• Check material lists and inspect deliveries for accuracy and condition.
• Troubleshoot field issues and involve the owner when additional decisions are needed.
• Set up and maintain dust barriers, floor protection, air scrubbers, and other jobsite protections.
• Use phone-based applications and digital tools to share updates and project information.

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of broad, hands-on residential remodeling experience.
• Ability to run an assigned project independently while working cooperatively with others.
• Strong carpentry skills and practical knowledge of residential remodeling methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed scopes of work.
• Experience directing daily tasks and checking workmanship.
• Clear, respectful communication with homeowners, coworkers, and subcontractors.
• Willingness to teach and mentor apprentices.
• Comfort using a smartphone and construction applications.
• Reliable transportation to local remodeling project sites and access to standard personal carpentry tools.
• An organized, methodical approach to completing work.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lead carpenter or small-crew leadership experience.
• Experience using JobTread or similar construction software.

Pay And Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 Employment
• Pay: $35 - $40 per hour, depending on experience.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related trips during the workday; commuting is excluded.
• Wenger Contracting provides major jobsite equipment.
• Health and dental insurance with a 50% employer contribution toward individual coverage following a 90-day introductory period.
• Paid holidays and personal days.
• One week of vacation after one year, with additional vacation based on tenure.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
• Company-provided work clothing and biweekly pay.
• Life insurance: Coverage of up to $ 30,000 after one year of employment.

Work environment

Residential remodeling jobsites where smoking is not permitted during work activities.

Why Join Wenger Contracting?

• You'll work alongside people who care about the finished product and help each other succeed.
• Long-serving team members provide continuity, while apprentices bring opportunities to teach and develop others.
• Your experience and practical ideas will be heard, and you'll have support when challenges arise.
• This is a chance to take ownership of meaningful remodeling work and contribute to a growing team.

Wenger Contracting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.