High-End Residential Foreman

Essel; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essel seeks an experienced High-End Residential Foreman to lead luxury custom home projects in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. You will supervise crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure work meets the highest quality standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication with homeowners, architects, and designers, and a meticulous approach to safety, scheduling, and problem-solving on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-end custom residential construction.
• 2+ years of experience as a Foreman or Lead Carpenter overseeing crews.
• Proven experience building custom luxury homes.
• Strong experience coordinating and managing subcontractors.
• Hands-on leader who is willing to jump in and help the crew when necessary.
• Excellent knowledge of framing, finish carpentry, and residential construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Professional demeanour with the ability to interact confidently with high-net-worth homeowners and celebrity clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on luxury custom residential construction projects.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and in-house crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Work alongside the crew as needed to keep production on schedule.
• Assist the Superintendent with scheduling, planning, and coordinating daily activities.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and client expectations.
• Perform daily quality control inspections and address deficiencies immediately.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure crews have the resources needed to stay productive.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Communicate effectively with the Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors, architects, and homeowners.
• Help identify and resolve field issues before they impact the project schedule.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Communication

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Tools

Procore

Job description

We are seeking an experienced High-End Residential Foreman to join our team building luxury custom homes in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, maintain exceptional quality, and keep projects moving efficiently.

The ideal candidate has experience with custom luxury residential construction, is comfortable working alongside the crew when needed, and can represent the company professionally while interacting with homeowners, architects, designers, and high-profile clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on luxury custom residential construction projects.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and in-house crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Work alongside the crew as needed to keep production on schedule.
• Assist the Superintendent with scheduling, planning, and coordinating daily activities.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and client expectations.
• Perform daily quality control inspections and address deficiencies immediately.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure crews have the resources needed to stay productive.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Communicate effectively with the Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors, architects, and homeowners.
• Help identify and resolve field issues before they impact the project schedule.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in high-end custom residential construction.
• 2+ years of experience as a Foreman or Lead Carpenter overseeing crews.
• Proven experience building custom luxury homes.
• Strong experience coordinating and managing subcontractors.
• Hands-on leader who is willing to jump in and help the crew when necessary.
• Excellent knowledge of framing, finish carpentry, and residential construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Professional demeanour with the ability to interact confidently with high-net-worth homeowners and celebrity clients.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience coordinating luxury finish trades including millwork, cabinetry, stone, flooring, and specialty finishes.
• Knowledge of California residential building codes.