Framing Foreman/ Project Manager

Lou Riddle Construction; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k)

Path to equity ownership

Job summary

Lou Riddle Construction is seeking a Framing Foreman/Project Manager with a path to equity ownership in San Diego County. The role blends hands-on framing leadership with business oversight, offering potential equity tied to performance and company growth.

You will oversee end-to-end framing, manage a field crew, and participate in estimating, bidding, billing, payroll, and insurance operations while coordinating with owners, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors on high-end

Qualifications

• Experience in general carpentry and residential framing is required.
• Ability to read architectural/structural plans.
• Must own and maintain essential tools of a journeyman carpenter.
• Must have valid driver’s license and a reliable truck.
• Willingness to complete OSHA 10 training prior to employment.
• Must commute to worksites in northern San Diego County daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end framing of residential buildings.
• Manage a team of framing laborers, journeymen, and foremen.
• Estimate and bid projects.
• Oversee billing, payroll, and insurance operations.
• Communicate with owners, general contractors, engineers, interior designers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain safety and quality on site.

Skills

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Tools

Carpentry hand tools

Power tools

OSHA safety standards

Job description

Framing Foreman/Project Manager with Path to Equity Ownership

This is a unique opportunity to learn the business of residential framing from a master craftsman while simultaneously studying how to run a framing operation from a highly successful entrepreneur.

The goal of this hire is to discover the right person who – in a relatively short period of time – will grow to become one of the chief leaders within both the framing and administrative parts of the company.

If the right benchmarks are met, this person would be rewarded with a significant equity stake in the business itself.

Areas of education include:

• End-to-end framing of residential buildings
• Managing a team of framing laborers, journeymen, and foremen
• Estimating and bidding projects
• Billing, payroll, and insurance operations
• Communicating with owners, general contractors, engineers, interior designers, and fellow subcontractors
• Much, much more

About the Company

Lou Riddle Construction is the premier framing contractor of ultra high-end residences in San Diego County. We tackle the most complex projects in the most sought-after areas for the most demanding clientele. Over 30 years of experience has honed the company into a unit with unmatched expertise that delivers a product exceeding even the highest of standards.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $80,000 to $120,000 per year depending on experience
• Full-time, consistent, year-round work with weekly pay
• 401(k)

About You

• A passion for craftsmanship, a keen eye for detail, and an entrepreneurial spirit
• The capacity to care deeply for the product and the team that produces it
• A strong desire to be engaged on a daily basis and a willingness to go above-and-beyond to produce the highest level of output
• A gift for leadership while remaining easily coachable and eager to learn
• A clear communicator via speaking, writing, and drawing
• Comfortable with the math needed to understand architectural blueprints and can apply those skills in the field

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience in general carpentry and residential framing required
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading architectural/structural plans and using carpentry hand and power tools
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to regularly lift and carry at least 100 pounds. The position requires standing, kneeling, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• Safety: Commitment to following all safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with OSHA standards.
• Tools: Must own and maintain the essential tools of a journeyman carpenter
• Transportation: Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have a reliable truck, preferably with a lumber rack
• Location: Must be able to commute to worksites in northern San Diego County on a daily basis
• Certifications: Must be willing to complete OSHA 10 training prior to employment

Disclosures

• Lou Riddle Construction complies with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to workplace safety, nondiscrimination, and workers' compensation. All employees are required to comply with these laws as a condition of employment.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.