Journeyman Carpenter
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Carpentry, Building & Residential Construction, Construction Manager/ Foreman
Benefits:
- Company Work Vehicle & Gas Card
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Relocation bonus
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company car
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Department: Reconstruction
Location: Regional Field Role (Allentown, PA - Scranton, PA coverage areas)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Total Estimated Compensation: $80,000 - $90, 000 / year (Base Salary + Project Performance Commissions)
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced, highly skilled Journeyman Carpenter to join our Reconstruction Department. This position is ideal for an accomplished tradesperson with a strong background in Residential Interior Reconstruction who brings leadership experience - whether as a former job site foreman or an independent contractor looking to step away from administrative overhead and into a stable, high-paying, full-time environment.
You will drive high-quality interior reconstruction projects to completion across the Allentown and Scranton regions, balancing hands-on master carpentry work with site management and subcontractor coordination.
Key Responsibilities- Interior Framing & Structure: Execute structural repairs, wall reconfigurations, subfloor replacement, and structural framing modifications for damaged or updated residential interiors.
- Finish Carpentry & Millwork: Install high-end trim, baseboards, crown molding, casing, interior doors, cabinetry, stairs, and custom built-ins with exceptional precision.
- Multi-Trade Execution & Oversight: Manage residential interior builds from rough-in to completion, coordinating specialty sub-trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting) and stepping in across trades when necessary.
- Site Leadership & Quality Control: Oversee daily job site progress, enforce strict safety standards, manage material deliveries, and maintain clean, professional client job sites.
- Client Communication: Act as the primary technical point-of-contact on site, walking homeowners through daily progress, addressing concerns, and delivering top-tier customer service.
- Schedule & Budget Alignment: Ensure projects move forward efficiently to meet target completion dates and commission benchmarks.
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in residential interior remodeling/reconstruction as a Journeyman-level carpenter.
- Leadership Background: Prior experience as a Site Foreman, Lead Carpenter, or independent General Contractor/Trade Business Owner is required
. - Comprehensive Trade Knowledge: Expert understanding of residential building codes, structural framing, drylining, cabinetry, door/window installations, and interior finishing.
- Tools & Transport: Must possess a complete set of professional hand and power tools and a reliable work vehicle (truck or van capable of hauling tools/materials).
- Licensing & Documentation: Valid PA Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, work in varying job site conditions, operate heavy power tools, and work on ladders.
- Total Target Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 annually
, structured as a stable base salary coupled with regular project-based revenue commissions. - Work-Life Balance: Consistent, reliable schedule (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; no mandatory weekend shifts).
- Steady Work Pipeline: Consistent year-round project queue across the Allentown-Scranton corridor - no need to spend time bidding jobs or chasing client invoices.
- Growth Potential: Opportunities to advance into Project Management or Operations leadership roles within the company.
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, 401k w/ matching options
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