Skilled Carpenter

Peregrine Design/Build is an award-winning Vermont design/build firm. We work closely as a team from concept through completion to deliver an elevated client experience — one that extends beyond the beautiful spaces we leave behind. Our work includes high-end custom homes, residential renovations of all sizes, and select commercial fit-ups. Across all of our projects, we take pride in doing things thoughtfully and well, using proven methods and quality materials that reflect a high standard of craftsmanship in every detail of our work.

As a skilled carpenter at Peregrine Design/Build, you’ll be the face of our company on job sites, bringing our design ideas to life with precision and care. You’ll mentor others, uphold our standards of craftsmanship, and help deliver an exceptional experience for our clients while maintaining our reputation in the community.

No resume or cover letter required — we want to hear from you in your own words.

• Perform high-quality carpentry work on residential renovations and custom home projects
• Apply your skill in framing, finish work, and detailed build-outs
• Work collaboratively with teammates across design and production
• Contribute to a jobsite culture that values clarity, communication, and doing work the right way
• Mentor less-experienced team members and help elevate overall team capability

• Have solid residential carpentry experience
• Take pride in your craftsmanship and ability to problem-solve in the field
• Enjoy sharing what you know and helping others grow
• Bring a positive attitude, enjoy collaborating with a team, and align with a culture that values quality and respect
• Want to build a career

• 37+ years as a stable, Vermont-based company
• Long-term employees and a culture focused on craftsmanship
• We value attitude, personality, and alignment with our company culture over skill
• Careful hiring – we invest in the right people and support their success
• Integrated design + production team
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Paid lunch and coffee break
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must provide own basic carpenter and hand tools
• Applicants should live locally or within a reasonable commuting distance to Chittenden County, Vermont
• $28-38 per hour, based on experience
• 13 days of Combined Time Off (CTO) - personal, sick, vacation. 18 days after 5 years.
• 6 paid holidays
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance offerings
• 100% employer-paid short & long term disability insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company contribution
• Company-wide profit sharing after 1 year of employment
• Reimbursement for worn-out personal tools
• Use of company accounts to purchase personal tools on pre-arranged payment plans
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Annual “Boat Day” and holiday party to celebrate our work together
• A team that genuinely supports and cares about one another
• Hands‑on mentorship and opportunities to expand your skill set

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and are happy to discuss it during the interview process.

Introduce yourself with a short message. No resume or cover letter necessary. Just tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re looking for next.