Lead Commercial Carpenter - $25-$33+ - Year-Round Local Work

Lead Commercial Carpenter – $25-$33+ – Year-Round Local Work

Fleetwood, PA

Are you an experienced commercial carpenter looking for an opportunity to build into a lead role, or are you an experienced lead carpenter looking to put your experience to work for a company that offers steady, year-round, local work?

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, a retirement plan, disability, and life insurance.
• Room to Grow: Whether you're an experienced commercial carpenter ready to grow into a lead role or an established lead carpenter looking for your next opportunity, build your career with a well-established, growing company
• Steady, Long-term Work: Join a company with a strong project backlog and intentional planning that keeps its team working consistently throughout the year.
• Variety of Projects: Build and renovate commercial spaces throughout Berks County and surrounding areas, including offices, industrial facilities, churches, schools, healthcare facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, and other commercial environments.
• One Team Culture: Join a company that lives out its "One Team, One DESCCO" mindset where accountability, teamwork, and quality craftsmanship matter. We operate with clearly defined core values and are intentional about living them out in every aspect of our work.

DESCCO Design & Construction, Inc. is a family-owned commercial construction company based in Fleetwood, PA, celebrating 50 years of building strong client partnerships and high-quality commercial spaces. We believe in building a world that positively impacts the lives we touch—through quality craftsmanship, strong relationships, and long-term investment in our team.

What You'll Do as a Lead Commercial Carpenter:

• Read drawings and complete high-quality commercial carpentry work on commercial construction projects, including new construction, renovations, and repairs.
• Work independently while coordinating with Project Managers to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Support site leadership and step into a lead role when the Superintendent is off-site.
• Take ownership of materials, site readiness, and day-to-day project execution.
• Mentor less-experienced crew members and help maintain consistent craftsmanship across the team.
• Participate in site meetings reviewing progress, project timelines, and jobsite needs.
• Help ensure project schedules are met while maintaining superior workmanship and quality.
• Travel to commercial job sites throughout Berks County and surrounding areas, typically within 60 minutes of Fleetwood.

Our Ideal Lead Commercial Carpenter:

• Experienced: 3+ years of commercial carpentry experience required. Able to read and interpret drawings, work independently, and solve problems in the field. Strong understanding of jobsite safety and OSHA standards required. OSHA 10 certification required or willingness to obtain (company-sponsored).
• Leadership Potential: Takes initiative, demonstrates accountability, communicates effectively, and is eager to develop the skills needed to grow into a lead carpenter role while supporting site leadership and team success.
• Craftsmanship-driven: Takes pride in quality workmanship, attention to detail, and consistent execution.
• Dependable: Shows up ready to work, follows through on commitments, and contributes positively to the team.
• Active: Able to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, and work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Provides personal hand tools for daily work.

What We Offer Our Lead Commercial Carpenter:

• Full-time position, 40-45 hours per week with a 6:00 or 7:00 AM start time
• $25-$33+ per hour, depending on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 50% reimbursement for steel-toe boots (annually)
• Job performance and safety bonuses
• Advancement opportunities into increased leadership responsibilities
• Established 50-year company with long-term employee retention and steady year-round work
• "One Team, One DESCCO" culture built on accountability, craftsmanship, and teamwork

To Apply  

Please submit your resume to be considered for this Carpenter position if you have commercial carpentry experience, strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards, and take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship.

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REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of commercial carpentry experience required
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety and OSHA standards required
• OSHA 10 certification required or willingness to obtain