Experienced Carpenter - Retail Construction

Eleven Western Builders; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Cell phone

Job summary

Eleven Western Builders in California is seeking an experienced carpenter to support retail construction and remodel projects. You will read plans and deliver quality finish work on fast-paced sites, from millwork to drywall and fixture installation.

This role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and craftsmanship on active retail environments across the Western U.S.; travel of up to two weeks per project may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience
• Experience with retail, commercial, tenant improvement, or remodel construction preferred
• Strong skills in rough carpentry, framing, drywall, finish carpentry, millwork, and fixture installation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to project locations and stay up to 2 weeks at a time, as project schedules require
• Commitment to jobsite safety and producing quality work

Responsibilities

• Installation of millwork, cabinetry, fixtures, displays, and décor packages
• Installation of wall panels, trim, doors, frames, hardware, and accessories
• Rough carpentry, framing, backing, and blocking
• Drywall installation, patching, and finishing
• Interior finish work and general carpentry tasks
• Layout and installation from drawings and project plans
• Working alongside other trades to keep projects moving safely and efficiently
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work area

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Layout from drawings

Finish carpentry

Millwork installation

Read plans

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Since 1983, Eleven Western Builders has built a reputation as one of the leading retail general contractors in California and throughout the western United States. We are looking for experienced carpenters who take pride in quality craftsmanship, work safely, and enjoy building in fast-paced retail environments.

If you're an experienced carpenter who can work independently, read plans, and deliver quality work, we'd like to talk with you.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll work on retail construction and remodel projects performing a variety of carpentry and interior finish scopes, including:

• Installation of millwork, cabinetry, fixtures, displays, and décor packages
• Installation of wall panels, trim, doors, frames, hardware, and accessories
• Rough carpentry, framing, backing, and blocking
• Drywall installation, patching, and finishing
• Interior finish work and general carpentry tasks
• Layout and installation from drawings and project plans
• Working alongside other trades to keep projects moving safely and efficiently
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work area

Our projects are active retail environments, so attention to detail, professionalism, and quality workmanship are essential.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience
• Experience with retail, commercial, tenant improvement, or remodel construction preferred
• Strong skills in rough carpentry, framing, drywall, finish carpentry, millwork, and fixture installation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to project locations and stay up to 2 weeks at a time, as project schedules require
• Commitment to jobsite safety and producing quality work

Why Join Eleven Western Builders?

• Competitive pay: $28-$35 per hour
• Health benefits package
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Company-issued cell phone
• Opportunity to work on high-profile retail construction projects throughout the Western U.S.
• A company with over 40 years of construction experience and a strong reputation for quality

About Eleven Western Builders

At Eleven Western Builders, we specialize in retail construction, remodels, and tenant improvements for some of the nation's most recognized brands. We believe great projects start with great people and we're committed to building teams that take pride in the quality of their work and the relationships they build along the way.

Join a company where craftsmanship matters.