Lead Carpenter

The Opportunity

You will step into a vital leadership role driving field carpentry operations on high-quality commercial projects throughout Southwest Florida. You will showcase your hands-on craftsmanship while guiding a lean, collaborative team that respects your skills and values autonomy. This position is your chance to lead by example, mentor rising talents, and directly influence project success.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on carpentry or general construction experience.
• Proven capability to direct, coordinate, and lead a field carpentry crew.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting detailed architectural and structural plans.
• Possession of reliable transportation to commute to designated regional projects.
• Total comfort working outdoors in diverse, active commercial jobsite conditions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bilingual verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated history of successfully mentoring apprentice-level tradespeople in the field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay cycle and premium prevailing wage project opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical insurance allowance and company-provided safety gear.
• Paid time off including scheduled holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Paid professional training, certifications, and structural apprenticeship programs.
• Travel support including mileage reimbursement and per diem for travel-based jobs.
• Company tech package containing a smart device alongside collaborative team events.

About Us

Valtex LLC is a highly respected construction group in Southwest Florida delivering structural and general contracting work. We maintain a lean management structure that empowers our field teams to work efficiently without unnecessary oversight. We focus on high craftsmanship, team safety, and giving our employees real opportunities to build lifelong careers. Valtex LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.