Lead Carpenter – High-End Residential Construction

Mccowan Berrones & Co • Full-time • San Rafael, California, United States • $45 - $55 / hour • 1m ago

McCowan Berrones & Co. LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to join our team working on high-end custom residential projects throughout Marin County and the greater Bay Area.

We are looking for a highly skilled, self-directed carpenter who can be given a set of plans, understand what needs to happen, develop a plan of action, and execute the work accurately and efficiently.

This is a hands-on carpentry position for someone who knows how to figure things out and keep a job moving. The right person does not need someone standing over them or managing each step of their work. They can open up a jobsite, establish layout, organize the work, direct other carpenters when needed, and produce.

What You'll Do

Establish layout from plans and field conditions
Lay out and frame walls, rough openings, doors, windows, and other structural elements from scratch
Establish elevations and use lasers and other layout tools to verify header heights, floor elevations, openings, and critical dimensions
Frame rough openings with a high degree of accuracy
Understand framing assemblies, header requirements, elevations, dimensions, and construction sequencing
Read and interpret architectural and structural plans efficiently and accurately
Develop a plan of action before beginning work and execute it efficiently
Identify field conflicts and determine practical solutions without requiring constant direction
Coordinate and lead small crews of carpenters and laborers as needed
Open and organize jobsites and get work underway independently
Maintain the level of accuracy, organization, and craftsmanship expected in high-end residential construction
Communicate clearly with project superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, and other members of the field team
Keep work moving while maintaining quality and attention to detail

What We're Looking For

This position is best suited for someone who is already operating beyond the level of a typical journeyman carpenter.

You should be able to walk onto a project, review the plans, assess the conditions, determine what needs to happen, and get to work without needing to be managed through the process.

The ideal candidate:

Has extensive hands-on residential framing and carpentry experience
Has experience working on high-end custom residential construction
Is exceptionally proficient at reading architectural and structural plans
Understands layout, elevations, dimensions, framing systems, and construction sequencing
Can frame accurately from plans rather than relying on someone else to provide layout
Is highly proficient with lasers, levels, measuring equipment, and layout tools
Understands how to establish and verify consistent elevations throughout a project
Can anticipate problems and solve field conditions independently
Has strong spatial and mathematical skills
Works efficiently without sacrificing accuracy or craftsmanship
Can direct and coordinate the work of other carpenters when necessary
Takes ownership of the work and follows it through to completion
Is dependable, organized, productive, and comfortable working autonomously

Compensation

$45–$55 per hour, depending on experience, technical ability, and demonstrated level of responsibility.

About McCowan Berrones & Co.

McCowan Berrones & Co. LLC is a general contractor specializing in high-end custom residential construction. Our projects demand exceptional craftsmanship, accuracy, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

We value people who take ownership of their work, know their craft, communicate well, and can be trusted to execute at a high level.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience with high-end residential framing, layout, plan reading, and leading carpentry work.

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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