Lead Carpenter - High-End Residential
Philadelphia, PA | Full-Time | On-Site
New Market Design + Build
Craft Beautiful Homes. Lead with Skill.
Are you a skilled carpenter with an eye for detail, a heart for mentorship, and a drive for excellence? At New Market Design + Build, we're looking for a Lead Carpenter to guide our crews and elevate every project with hands-on craftsmanship and leadership.
We design and build thoughtful, beautiful living spaces that improve lives-and we believe the process matters just as much as the outcome. If you lead by example, care about getting the details right, and love working on high-end custom homes, we want to meet you.
Learn more about us
What You'll Do
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Lead and mentor a team of carpenters, apprentices, laborers, and subcontractors
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Perform expert-level rough and finish carpentry-from framing and roof cut-ins to custom trim and detailing
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Interpret blueprints, plans, and work orders with accuracy and confidence
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Manage materials, deliveries, subcontractor coordination, and schedules on active job sites
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Uphold and enforce job site safety standards, organization, and cleanliness
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Communicate with homeowners and project managers to keep everyone informed
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Document progress through daily logs, jobsite notes, and material tracking
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Serve as a trainer and mentor-growing the team's skills and accountability over time
What You Bring to the Team
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5+ years of professional carpentry experience, including crew leadership
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Advanced skills in both rough and finish carpentry
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Knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and safety best practices
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Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and measurements
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Professionalism and strong communication skills with clients, peers, and supervisors
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A reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license
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Physical ability to perform hands-on work in all job site conditions
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A full set of professional-grade tools, including saws, drills, routers, levels, layout tools, and extension cords
Compensation & Benefits
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$30.00-$40.00/hour (based on experience and skill level)
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) matching program
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Paid time off + paid holidays
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Full-time, steady hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM
Is This You?
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Reliable and trustworthy-people count on you, and you show up ready to work
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Detail-oriented-you take pride in doing the small things right
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Adaptable-you stay calm and effective when plans shift
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Team-focused-you enjoy teaching others and building great homes together
Ready to Build What Matters?
If you're ready to bring your leadership, tools, and craftsmanship to a company that values quality, collaboration, and people, you'll thrive at New Market Design + Build.
Apply today with your resume and a few words about why you're a strong fit.
