Lead Carpenter (High-End Remodeling & Custom Finish)

The Contractor Consultants; San Fernando (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Tech package

Career advancement

Job summary

Golden Touch Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Finish Carpenter and Residential Remodeling Site Supervisor to manage high-end renovations, custom cabinetry installs, and full frame-to-finish builds across Southern California.

In this hybrid leadership role, you will direct daily field operations, execute precision finish carpentry, supervise in-house crews and trade partners, read blueprints, manage materials, and ensure top-tier quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Lead Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, or Site Supervisor in high-end residential projects.
• Expertise in high-end finish carpentry including custom cabinetry and architectural millwork.
• Ability to read architectural plans and CBC standards.
• Strong leadership and client communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and mobility to travel Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily site operations on residential remodeling projects.
• Execute complex carpentry work: custom cabinetry, millwork, crown molding.
• Interpret blueprints and design elevations for builds.
• Coordinate materials, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Mentor apprentices and ensure site safety.
• Communicate with clients and architects on progress.

Skills

Lead Carpenter

Finish carpentry

Blueprint reading

CBC knowledge

Leadership

Driver license

Job description

Company Name: G Golden Touch Construction, Inc.

Location: Southern California (Greater Los Angeles, Orange County & Inland Empire Field Operations)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday (8-Hour Shifts with occasional weekend flexibility based on project timelines)

Industry: High-End Residential Remodeling, Custom Home Building, Architectural Millwork, and Design-Build

Pay Scale: $30.00 to $50.00+ per hour ($62,400.00 to $104,000.00+ base annual baseline) based on experience

Incentives: Structured Performance & Annual Bonuses, Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-Paid Tech Package, Career Advancement Tracks, Company & Team Events

The Opportunity

Golden Touch Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Finish Carpenter & Residential Remodeling Site Supervisor to manage high-end residential renovations, custom cabinetry installs, and full frame-to-finish builds across Southern California.

In this hybrid working field leadership role, you will lead daily jobsite operations - executing precision finish carpentry (custom built-ins, architectural millwork, crown molding, door hardware) while supervising in-house carpentry crews and trade partners. Serving as the primary on-site supervisor for a premier design-build contractor with over 25 years of Southern California history, you will interpret architectural blueprints, manage material deliveries, and maintain rigorous quality standards. If you bring 5 or more years of residential lead carpenter experience, master-level finish woodworking skills, and a commitment to high-end craftsmanship, Golden Touch Construction provides top-tier hourly compensation ($30-$50+/hr), performance bonuses, and long-term career stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Working Field Leadership: Direct daily site operations for residential remodeling projects—leading in-house carpentry crews, delegating daily production tasks, and maintaining safety standards.
• Master Finish Carpentry: Execute complex architectural millwork, custom cabinetry installations, built-in furniture, crown molding, wainscoting, casing, door sets, and structural framing modifications.
• Blueprint & Design Interpretation: Read, interpret, and build directly from detailed architectural blueprints, interior design elevation drawings, structural details, and scope sheets.
• Timeline & Material Coordination: Monitor daily jobsite progress, track material orders, audit delivery schedules, and manage project timelines to satisfy design-build delivery benchmarks.
• Client & Architect Communication: Serve as the primary on-site client liaison—communicating progress updates, clarifying scope details with architects, and answering homeowner questions professionally.
• Apprentice Training & Mentorship: Mentor junior carpenters and field assistants in advanced finish woodworking techniques, tool safety, and jobsite protection protocols.

Required

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Residential Lead Tenure: Minimum 5 years of verified experience as a Lead Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, or Site Supervisor in high-end residential remodeling or custom home building.
• Master Finish Craftsmanship: Demonstrated expertise in high-end finish carpentry—including custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, trim packages, door installations, and fine woodworking.
• Blueprint & Code Literacy: High proficiency in reading architectural plans, millwork shop drawings, and structural details with working knowledge of California Building Code (CBC) standards.
• Leadership & Client Stewardship: Strong crew management skills with the ability to communicate professionally with homeowners, architects, and interior designers.
• Mobility & Driver Credentials: Valid Driver License with reliable personal transportation to travel to assigned regional job sites across Southern California.

Preferred

• Language Capabilities: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a strong plus.
• Fabrication Background: Hands-on background in custom cabinet fabrication, shop millwork, or furniture making.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Base Pay: $30.00 to $50.00+ per hour, customized directly to finish carpentry mastery and site leadership experience.
• Performance Upside: Direct eligibility for structured project performance bonuses and annual profit-sharing incentives.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO allocations covering vacation, personal days, and paid company holidays.
• Career Advancement: Direct tracks into Project Management and Senior Site Superintendence within a growing design-build firm.
• Culture & Events: Team-building events, company celebrations, and a supportive family-owned work environment.

About Golden Touch Construction, Inc.

For over 25 years, Golden Touch Construction, Inc. has served Southern California as a premier design-build firm. Originating as a custom cabinetry shop, we pride ourselves on exceptional craftsmanship, in-house fabrication, and specialized architectural execution. By relying on our dedicated internal teams, we deliver high-end renovations, luxury additions, and custom homes that stand the test of time.

Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, technical trade skills, and verified carpentry leadership records.