July 5, 2026

Lead Carpenter — Manage Crews, Build Dream Homes

First State Building & Design Allentown, Pennsylvania

First State Building & Design is committed to building exceptional living spaces through impeccable quality and service.Our team members are our biggest strength and most important assets, which is why we strive to create a cooperative environment that encourages a strong work ethic, ingenuity and responsibility.We believe in hiring and retaining the best talent through generous incentives, ongoing training and opportunity for growth.Through our beliefs and in our practices, we dedicate ourselves towards enhancing homes from the interior to the exterior, with the goal of becoming the premiere building and design business in the Brandywine Valley.Lead CarpenterFirst State Building & Design is looking for a Lead Carpenter experienced in all aspects of residential construction including framing, drywall, flooring, tile, windows, doors and trim work. This includes scheduling, material procurement, quality control and client management.The ideal candidate is prompt, reliable, presentable, great with clients, has their own transportation and tools, and can work independently or lead a crew. A drug test and background check will be required before an offer of employment is made.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive pay (60-70k) based on experienceExperience: Construction: 15+ years (Preferred), Carpentry: 15+ years (Preferred)Journeyman/Journeywoman CarpenterFirst State Building & Design is seeking a Journeyman/Journeywoman Carpenter experienced in all aspects of residential exterior construction with a specialization in deck, porch, additions, and sunroom construction. A drug test will be required before an offer of employment is made.This position will have a lead carpenter as a supervisor, along with an apprentice.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive pay (50-60k) based on experienceExperience: Construction: 5+ years (Preferred), Carpentry: 5+ years (Preferred)Carpenter ApprenticeFirst State Building & Design is looking to hire a Carpenter Apprentice for residential construction work, including framing, drywall, flooring, tile, doors, windows and trim work.This position will be working on a two to three-person team under a supervisor to perform all required tasks. The ideal candidate is prompt, reliable, presentable, has their own transportation and tools, and can work independently or with others.A drug test and background check will be required before an offer of employment is made.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive pay (30-40k) based on experienceExperience: Construction: 2+ years (Preferred), Carpentry: 2+ years (Preferred)Monday thru Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMSaturday: By AppointmentSunday: Closed#J-18808-Ljbffr

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