Careers

Garman Builders is looking for a seasoned Land Acquisition Manager to help drive our long-term growth by sourcing and advancing strategically aligned land opportunities. 

This is a highly relationship-driven role for someone who knows how to build trust in the market, identify opportunities before competitors do and help bring the right deals to the table. The Land Acquisition Manager will lead opportunities from initial sourcing through contract execution and internal underwriting kickoff, working closely with Leadership, Finance, Operations, Construction, Sales, Legal, and Land Development. 

We are looking for someone with a strong existing relationship across land and development community - including landowners, developers, brokers, municipal contacts, attorneys, and engineers - and a proven ability to source land deals. 

In this role, you will:

--Source, evaluate, and advance land opportunities aligned with Garman Builders’ growth strategy and building order
--Build and maintain strategic relationships that create a consistent pipeline of acquisition opportunities
--Prepare and negotiate Letters of Intent and support the development of Agreements of Sale
--Serve as the primary point of contact for sellers from initial engagement through settlement
--Coordinate the internal underwriting kickoff and ensure key information is organized for review
--Collaborate with Land Development on zoning, entitlement risk, municipal dynamics, and project feasibility
--Maintain clear pipeline tracking, due diligence documentation, and communication across stakeholders
--The ideal candidate brings strong land valuation knowledge, an understanding of development economics, familiarity with zoning and entitlement complexity, and the ability to operate confidently in conversations where not every answer is known yet.

This person should have strong emotional intelligence, executive presence, and the ability to represent Garman Builders well with both internal and external partners. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organized, creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable building momentum in the early stages of a deal.

Qualifications include:
5+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate development, or related residential markets; 8+ years highly preferred
Demonstrated experience sourcing and negotiating land transactions
Knowledge of Letters of Intent, Agreements of Sale, zoning, municipal processes, and real estate contract structures
Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate land value, market feasibility, and deal potential
Proven ability to build strategic relationships and communicate effectively with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and internal leadership

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to play a meaningful role in shaping where and how Garman Builders grows next. 

To learn more about this position, click here to view the full job description & apply!

Garman Builders is looking for a skilled Lead Carpenter to join our team and help deliver the distinctive craftsmanship our homeowners know as the Garman Detail.

This hands-on field leadership role manages job-specific carpenter crews, keeps jobsites clean and organized, supports production schedules, and ensures our homes are built to Garman’s quality standards.

The ideal candidate has residential carpentry experience, strong leadership skills, the ability to read blueprints and specifications, and a commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include:

Leading carpenter crews in daily field execution
Performing skilled carpentry work including trim, flooring, framing, concrete, and repairs
Maintaining clean, secure, and professional jobsites
Supporting schedule adherence and quality standards
Modeling professionalism, integrity, and safe work practices

Requirements include:

Residential carpentry experience
Ability to lead field crews
Valid PA driver’s license
Ability to lift 100+ pounds occasionally
Strong knowledge of tools, materials, and construction methods

Ready to build something meaningful with Garman Builders?

Click Here to Apply today to join our team as a Lead Carpenter.

Renovations By Garman | Lancaster, PA
Are you someone who loves bringing order to the details, solving problems before they happen, and helping projects start strong? Renovations By Garman is looking for a Preconstruction Manager who thrives in the planning phase of construction and enjoys collaborating with teams, trade partners, and suppliers to set projects up for success.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in transforming renovation projects from concept to construction-ready. You'll develop estimates and budgets, obtain competitive pricing, manage purchasing and procurement, coordinate trade partners, and ensure every project is accurately scoped and prepared for a seamless handoff to production.

What You'll Do

^Prepare detailed estimates, budgets, and change order pricing
^Develop scopes of work, bid packages, and purchase orders
^Analyze plans, specifications, selections, and project requirements
^Solicit and compare pricing from suppliers and trade partners
^Coordinate procurement, special orders, and long-lead materials
^Support project teams with accurate documentation and preconstruction planning
^Identify value engineering opportunities and help manage project costs
^Collaborate with Sales, Design, Operations, Accounting, and Project Management teams

What We're Looking For

^Experience in residential construction estimating, purchasing, project management, or a related field
^Strong understanding of residential construction methods and materials
^Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and scopes of work
^Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
^High attention to detail and a proactive approach to communication
^Experience with BuilderTrend, Sage, CAD, and Microsoft Office is a plus

Why Join Renovations By Garman?
At Garman, we're passionate about creating exceptional homes and experiences for our clients. You'll join a team that values integrity, collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and excellence, while providing opportunities to make a meaningful impact on every project.

If you enjoy building relationships, solving challenges, and ensuring projects are planned right from the start, we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to help build remarkable renovation experiences? Apply today!

Project Manager Assistant (Field-Based / Jobsite Role)
Garman is seeking a Project Manager Assistant to support the successful construction of our homes in the field. This is a hands-on, jobsite-based position — not a desk role — focused on supporting Project Managers and Construction Managers with day-to-day construction tasks, quality checks, jobsite readiness, and operational execution.

In this role, you’ll work directly on active jobsites to help ensure homes are built to Garman’s standards for quality, schedule, safety, and customer experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in craftsmanship, and wants to grow into a Project Manager role over time.

What You’ll Do
•    Support the construction of assigned homes and communities through hands-on field work and jobsite coordination.
•    Assist with carpentry, framing, finishing, excavation, backfilling, and general construction tasks as directed.
•    Help maintain quality standards through jobsite inspections, QA checks, punch list completion, and work order follow-up.
•    Read and follow blueprints, specifications, and schedules to support accurate and timely execution.
•    Perform First Time Quality work and assist with warranty service as needed.
•    Help keep jobsites safe, organized, professional, and ready for the next phase of construction.
•    Support Project Managers, Trade Partners, and team members through clear communication, accountability, and dependable execution.

What We’re Looking For
•    1–3 years of residential construction or carpentry experience preferred.
•    Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools, and jobsite safety.
•    Ability to read blueprints and use common construction hand and power tools.
•    Strong work ethic, attention to detail, reliability, and professionalism.
•    Valid PA driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to work actively in the field, including lifting, climbing, and navigating active jobsites.

The Project Manager Assistant plays an important role in helping Garman deliver homes that meet our quality and brand standards while creating a positive experience for homeowners. This position also provides hands-on development for individuals who are ready to grow into greater field leadership responsibilities.

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We’re looking for Carpenters who are self-motivated, hardworking, and committed to excellent craftsmanship. The position is full time with overtime opportunities and requires a PA driver’s license. 

All inquiries are kept confidential. Click here to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Garman Builders to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

We’re looking for Framers who are self-motivated, hardworking, and committed to excellent craftsmanship. The position is full time with overtime opportunities and requires a PA driver’s license. 

All inquiries are kept confidential. Click here to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Garman Builders to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

This application helps us connect with talented candidates who are interested in joining our team, even when a specific position may not be open right now. We’ll review your information and keep it on file for future consideration as new opportunities arise.

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