Lead Carpenter / Foreman — Decks and Outdoor Living

Job overview

The Lead Carpenter / Foreman role is onsite in Madison, WI. Compensation is $30–$50 per hour. Excel Custom Decks builds custom decks, porches, pergolas, and other outdoor living spaces for homeowners. This role contributes to completing outdoor construction projects through skilled carpentry, accurate layout, and coordination with crew leaders and team members. The work helps turn homeowners’ outdoor-space plans into finished structures while maintaining a safe, organized jobsite.

What you'll do

• Build and install decks, railings, stairs, pergolas, and other outdoor structures
• read and follow blueprints and layouts
• frame, cut, and finish wood, composite, and specialty materials
• work with minimal supervision and take initiative onsite
• maintain a clean, safe, organized jobsite
• collaborate with crew leaders and team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead carpenter

foreman

deck construction

outdoor living

carpentry

pergolas

porches

framing

madison wi

excel custom decks

$30–$50 per hour

401(k)

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• dental insurance
• flexible schedule
• health insurance
• paid time off
• vision insurance.

Why this role

The posting seeks experienced carpenters, preferably with deck or outdoor construction experience, and lists carpentry experience and a driver’s license as required. Benefits include 401(k), dental and health insurance, flexible schedule, paid time off, and vision insurance.

About the employer

Excel Custom Decks is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Remodelers. Sector: 23.