Lead Carpenter – High-End Finish Carpentry & Millwork
Bromwell Construction Company, LLCFull-Time | Hourly | Overtime Available
Primary Work Area: Northern Delaware, Chadds Ford, West Chester and Kennett Square, PA, with occasional work in Sussex County, Delaware.
About the Position
Bromwell Construction Company is looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter specializing in high-end custom trim and millwork, cabinetry installation, and custom built-in fabrication.
This is a hands-on position for someone who wants to own their work. You will spend your days on the tools while taking responsibility for your respective trade and scope from layout through final completion.
We aren’t looking for someone who simply knows how to install trim. We’re looking for a carpenter who takes pride in the details, understands what finished work should look like, solves problems in the field, and wants their name associated with the finished product.
You need to give a damn about the work you put out.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on high-end custom homes and renovation projects where quality and craftsmanship matter. You’ll also help train the next generation of carpenters while having the opportunity to grow with our in-house carpentry and millwork operation.
What You’ll Do
As a Lead Carpenter, you will take ownership of high-end finish carpentry and millwork scopes, including:
- High-end interior trim and architectural millwork
- Cabinetry installation
- Custom built-in fabrication and installation
- Crown molding, baseboard and casing
- Panel molding, wainscot and custom wall details
- Interior and exterior door installation
- Fireplace mantels and surrounds
- Coffered ceilings, beams and other ceiling details
- Custom shelving
- Finish hardware installation
- Punch-list and detail work
- Limited stair and railing work as required
- Field fabrication and shop fabrication of custom millwork and built-ins
You’ll work from our dedicated shop as well as directly in the field depending on the project and scope.
Ownership & Leadership
This isn’t a position where you’ll wait for someone to tell you what to do next.
You’ll be expected to:
- Own your assigned carpentry and millwork scopes from start to finish
- Plan your work and think ahead about materials, tools, layout and sequencing
- Read and interpret architectural plans, interior elevations, cabinetry drawings and shop drawings
- Lay out work accurately before fabrication or installation
- Identify field conflicts and work through solutions before they become problems
- Coordinate directly with Bromwell Project Managers and other trades
- Communicate material, scheduling and field needs to the Project Manager
- Maintain an organized and professional work area
- Protect finished surfaces and completed work
- Complete work safely and keep a clean jobsite
- Perform your own quality control before calling work complete
You’ll typically work with a carpenter helper or apprentice and will be responsible for providing direction, teaching proper techniques, and helping develop their skills.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an experienced finish carpenter who cares about their craft and understands the level of detail expected in a custom home.
Preferred experience:
- 7–10 years of finish carpentry, trim, cabinetry and/or architectural millwork experience
- Strong background in high-end residential construction and renovation
- Experience fabricating and installing custom built-ins
- Experience installing cabinetry and detailed architectural millwork
- Ability to read architectural plans, elevations, cabinetry drawings and shop drawings
- Strong understanding of layout, dimensions, tolerances and finish details
- Ability to work independently and lead your assigned scope
- Ability to troubleshoot field conditions and develop practical solutions
You also need to work well with people. Our carpenters work inside our clients’ homes and represent Bromwell Construction every day.
That means being respectful, communicating professionally, working well with the rest of the project team, and treating the client’s home like it’s your own.
Tools & Equipment
You should have the tools expected of an experienced lead carpenter, including:
- Standard hand tools
- Cordless and portable power tools
- Miter saw
- Table saw
- Other standard tools required to independently complete daily carpentry and millwork tasks
Bromwell Construction provides larger and specialty equipment, including router tables and other specialty fabrication tools.
A tool allowance is also provided.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation during the initial employment period
- Ability to lift approximately 50–75 lbs.
- Ability to safely operate carpentry tools and equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger project team
- Ability to maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
- Willingness to travel throughout our normal project area
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Minimum 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday
- Overtime opportunities available
- Saturdays as project schedules require
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: per hour, based on experience and skill level
Benefits include:
- Overtime opportunities
- Two weeks paid time off
- Paid federal holidays
- $250 per month employer contribution toward available health insurance plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Tool allowance
- Company truck after successful completion of the probationary period
Growth Opportunity
We’re continuing to build our internal carpentry and millwork capabilities.
For the right person, this position has room to grow beyond being a Lead Carpenter. There is an opportunity to take on additional responsibility within our in-house carpentry and millwork operation, help develop apprentices and younger carpenters, and potentially lead a larger carpentry team as the company grows.
Who Fits at Bromwell
We care about the finished product.
We’re looking for someone who feels the same way.
You should take pride in a tight joint, a properly hung door, cabinetry that’s installed correctly, a built-in that looks like it belongs in the house, and details that hold up when someone looks closely.
You need to care about quality, your craft, your team, our clients, and the homes we’re trusted to work on.
If that’s how you approach carpentry, we’d like to talk.
Pay: $32.00 - $37.04 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
