, Lead Carpenter (Outdoor Living, Landscape Construction)
12 days ago
Shippensburg
Job DescriptionSalary: $20-$30 Hourly Role Summary The Lead Carpenter owns the carpentry scope on Design/Build projects, leading layout, quality, and production for outdoor living features including porches, pool houses, pergolas, pavilions, decks, fences, and custom structures and site-built details. This role is hands-on and works closely with the foreman and crew to deliver clean, safe, on-schedule builds. Our Core Values (BOLD) and What They Look Like in This Role • Be Responsible: Show up prepared, plan ahead, protect the customers property, own mistakes, and follow through., • Operate with Respect: Respect teammates, customers, and the jobsite. Communicate clearly, coach without ego, and keep a professional presence., • Live with Purpose: Take pride in craftsmanship, develop others, and make decisions that support long-term quality and customer trust., • Lead carpentry production from layout through finish, ensuring work is plumb, level, square, and built to plan and code where applicable., • Read and interpret plans and specs, confirm dimensions/elevations, and flag conflicts early (site conditions, missing details, material constraints)., • Build and install exterior structures and components such as porches, pool houses, pergolas, pavilions, decks, fences, privacy screens, planters, steps, gates, and custom features., • Frame, sheath, trim, and finish to a high standard (fit, fastening, appearance, weather durability)., • Install hardware and accessories (post bases, hangers, connectors, brackets, gate hardware, etc.)., • Coordinate sequencing with hardscape/landscape tasks so carpentry ties in cleanly (bases, footings, drainage, grading, lighting conduits, etc.)., • Coordinate carpentry tie-ins with related scopes common in porch and pool house work (footings/foundations, drainage and grading, electrical/lighting rough-ins, waterproofing/flashing details, and finish protection)., • Plan the days carpentry work, stage materials/tools, and keep the crew productive., • Train and coach carpenters and helpers on safe tool use, quality standards, and efficient methods., • Maintain jobsite organization, protect finished work, and uphold safety standards and PPE requirements., • Communicate needs to leadership early: material lists, hardware, cut lists, tool issues, and schedule impacts., • Sets the standard for craftsmanship and one-and-done installation, minimal rework., • Proactive problem-solver who escalates issues before they become delays., • Leads by example in attitude, pace, cleanliness, and safety., • 4+ years carpentry experience, with at least 1 year in a lead role (or proven leadership ability)., • Strong exterior carpentry skills and jobsite math, confident with layout and finish detail., • Proficient with tools used in field carpentry (saws, nailers, drills, levels/lasers, routers, etc.)., • Valid drivers license and ability to travel to job sites., • Outdoor living experience including porches and pool houses (plus pavilions/pergolas/decks/fences) and exterior trim., • Experience working within landscape/hardscape construction., • Outdoor construction environment, jobsite travel required., • By Day 30: Understands Weavers standards, leads safe setup and daily carpentry execution, consistent quality., • By Day 60: Independently runs carpentry scope on assigned projects, effective staging and sequencing, minimal rework., • By Day 90: Consistently delivers results (quality, pace, professionalism), develops others, and helps projects stay on schedule.