Wenger Contracting

Lead Carpenter - Residential Remodeling

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.

Apply Today

Submit your resume and a brief description of your residential remodeling experience. Tell us about a project you led and how you supported the crew and homeowner throughout the work.

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