Lead Carpenter – High-End Residential Construction

Lead Carpenter – High-End Residential Construction

09 Sep 2025
California, Santa barbara, 93101 Santa barbara USA

Lead Carpenter – High-End Residential Construction

We are seeking a skilled Lead Carpenter to manage a crew of 3 on start-to-finish stand alone projects as well as defined scopes on larger new builds. The right candidate will balance 1–3 small projects at once, ensuring schedules, materials, manpower, and quality are all managed at the highest level.

This role requires proven carpentry expertise, leadership ability, and excellent communication with coworkers, subcontractors, and clients. As the lead, your knowledge, pace, work ethic, and attitude will be setting the tone for the whole crew.

Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise a crew of 3 or more carpenters

- Complete framing, doors, windows, trim, built-ins, and finish work with precision

- Read and interpret blueprints and architectural drawings

- Manage day to day schedules, manpower, and materials for multiple small projects

- Place materials orders and handle take-offs as needed

- Teach and mentor laborers/apprentices toward journeyman level and beyond

- Ensure compliance with local building codes and best practices

Requirements

- 7+ verifiable years of residential carpentry experience (rough & finish)

- Proven team leadership experience - THIS IS NOT A TRAINING POSSITION!

- Strong knowledge of local codes and best practices

- Ability to manage multiple projects at once

- Be willing and able to ask for help when needed

- Organization is a must. Frequent note taking is mandatory for all crew members

- Excellent communication skills

- Of course, be FULLY tooled with reliable transportation

Cultural Fit

- Respectful, team-oriented, and collaborative

- Must be just as willing to ask for help as you are to give help

- No room for egos or negativity - humility is a must.

- Enjoy your work

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive pay $40/hr + DOE

- Health insurance

- Paid sick leave & vacation time

- Matched 401(k) contributions

- Gas reimbursement

- Etc.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume with details on carpentry skills and past projects. References required; hands-on skills testing may be part of the hiring process.

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