Carpenter

Lead Carpenter – Build High-End Residential Decks and Covered Outdoor Structures

Job Overview

• Company: Precision Decks
• Salary/Pay Rate: $35 to $42 per hour (Based on experience) plus Annual Bonus
• Location: Lansdale, Pennsylvania 
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Residential Decks, Pergolas, and Attached Covered Outdoor Structures
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital field leader, managing high-quality residential construction projects and guiding a dedicated team. This role is physically demanding but gives you the platform to showcase your expert craftsmanship while driving efficiency on well-planned, premium outdoor builds. You will have a direct impact on company growth while building a stable, long-term career in a supportive environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead and manage a crew of two carpenters to maintain daily productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Construct premium residential decks, pergolas, and attached covered outdoor structures according to plan.
• Mentor junior carpenters by teaching proper installation techniques, efficient habits, and craftsmanship.
• Review project plans and identify structural or material conflicts before they impact the jobsite.
• Communicate professionally with clients, coworkers, and trade partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Execute established company building processes while adapting intelligently to unique site conditions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and highly professional jobsite from kickoff to final walkthrough.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven professional carpentry experience specializing in rough framing and finish carpentry.
• Deep understanding of residential deck construction methods and all applicable building codes.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret detailed construction drawings, blueprints, and material layouts.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience guiding or supervising a small crew on-site.
• Possession of basic carpentry hand tools and reliable personal transportation to commute to jobsites.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 10 or more years of dedicated residential carpentry and deck-building experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Extensive experience framing complex, attached covered outdoor living spaces and roof structures.
• Proven track record of successfully training and advancing apprentices or junior crew members.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with consistent, stable hourly wages.
• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off encompassing designated holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Structured mentor training programs to support your professional development.
• Regular company events that foster a collaborative, family-oriented team culture.

About Us

Precision Decks is a premier outdoor living builder recognized throughout the industry for executing high-quality residential projects the right way. We eliminate guesswork in the field by thoroughly planning every build, ensuring materials arrive on time so our crews can focus on exceptional craftsmanship. We offer year-round, steady work and take immense pride in fostering a supportive environment where hard work is rewarded and we promote from within.

Precision Decks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.