Site Lead Carpenter - Residential Construction

Stillwater Custom Homes and Renovations; Saanich; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Vacation pay 4%–6%

Safety training

Company tablet

Annual compensation review

Extended health care

Job summary

Stillwater Custom Homes and Renovations on Vancouver Island seeks a Site Lead to run the day-to-day on residential projects in Greater Victoria. You’ll lead a team of carpenters and apprentices, coordinate with the Construction Manager and Project Manager, and ensure every build meets our quality standards.

Hands-on leadership and strong framing/finishing skills are essential. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage with overtime, vacation pay, paid safety training, and a company

Qualifications

• 5+ years in residential construction with site leadership experience.
• Journeyman Carpenter (Red Seal an asset).
• Strong finishing, framing and on-site mentoring skills.
• Reliable vehicle and own tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead site set-up, daily operations, and project close-out.
• Perform framing, building envelope, and finishing work.
• Mentor carpenters and apprentices on site.
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager and Project Manager on schedule, budget, and scope.
• Maintain safety standards and daily documentation.
• Uphold Stillwater’s quality and client care standards on every project.

Skills

Team leadership

Framing skills

Finishing skills

Reliability

Own tools

Education

Journeyman Carpenter (Red Seal)

Tools

Carpenter tools

Job description

Reports to: Construction Manager

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

Stillwater Custom Homes builds high-performance custom homes and renovations across Greater Victoria. We’re a tight-knit team that takes our craft seriously — and we’re looking for a Site Lead who does too.

The Role

You’ll run the day-to-day on site — leading a team of carpenters and apprentices, coordinating with the Construction Manager and Project Manager, and making sure every build meets our quality standard. Hands‑on work, real leadership, and a direct impact on what gets built.

What You’ll Do

• Lead site set‑up, daily operations, and project close‑out
• Perform and lead framing, building envelope, and finishing work
• Mentor carpenters and apprentices on site
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager and Project Manager on schedule, budget, and scope
• Maintain safety standards and daily documentation
• Uphold Stillwater’s quality and client care standards on every project

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage + overtime at time and a half (80+ hrs/pay period)
• 4%–6% vacation pay depending on tenure
• Paid safety training and certifications
• Company tablet provided after probationary period
• Annual compensation review
• Stable, full‑time work on high‑quality residential projects

What We’re Looking For

• Journeyman Carpenter (Red Seal an asset)
• 5+ years in residential construction with site leadership experience
• Strong finishing and framing skills
• Reliable vehicle and own tools
• Someone who leads by example and takes pride in their work

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

• Company events
• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Do you have a vehicle to reliably commute to job sites?