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.Deliver Results: Hit production targets, reduce rework, keep jobs moving, and finish strong.What Youll Do (Key Responsibilities)
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.Support change conditions with leadership approval (field adjustments, customer requests, scope clarifications).Quality and Leadership Expectations
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.Treats customers and teammates with professionalism at all times.Required Qualifications
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.Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions, including lifting, kneeling, ladder work.Preferred Qualifications
Outdoor living experience including porches and pool houses (plus pavilions/pergolas/decks/fences) and exterior trim.Experience working within landscape/hardscape construction.Ability to produce material takeoffs/cut lists and support ordering.Work Environment and Schedule
Outdoor construction environment, jobsite travel required.Occasional overtime based on season and production schedules (overtime must be approved).How We Measure Success (90-day targets)
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.