Working Foreman

Next Level Strategies; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

NorCal Builders is hiring a Working Foreman for commercial construction in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will perform journeyman carpentry alongside your crew while also owning scheduling, quality control, material coordination, and day-to-day supervision on site.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years supervising carpentry crews, strong problem-solving on site, and proven ability to coordinate subcontractors and read plans.

Qualifications

• Journeyman carpentry skills required.
• Experience supervising a crew on-site.
• Ability to read plans and translate into field work.
• Strong emphasis on safety compliance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on carpentry work for commercial projects.
• Own project scheduling, quality control, and day-to-day supervision on site.
• Coordinate material deliveries and subcontractors.
• Mentor junior carpenters and ensure task assignments are met on time.

Skills

Journeyman carpentry

On-site leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Subcontractor coordination

Schedule management

Quality supervision

Material coordination

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Brentwood, United States | Posted on 08/25/2026

Comp:$45-$55 per hour DOE plus benefits *negotiable DOE

Schedule:General schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM (some nights/weekends as needed)

Location:SF Bay Area (majority of work in Concord and Walnut Creek)

About the Role

We are hiring a Working Foreman for our commercial construction projects. This is a working foreman role; you will spend the majority of your day doing hands-on carpentry alongside your crew, while also owning project scheduling, quality control, material coordination, and day-to-day supervision on site.

Requirements

This role requires both:

• The physical stamina and skill to perform journeyman-level carpentry work every day, and
• Proven experience managing a crew, assigning tasks, training junior carpenters, coordinating subcontractors, and being accountable for the job site from start to finish.

We are specifically looking for someone who has done both before not someone transitioning into leadership for the first time, and not someone that leads from the trailer. The ideal candidate can take a project from plans to punch list, anticipate problems before they become delays, and find solutions in the field rather than escalating every issue.

Physical Requirements (Please Review Carefully Before Applying)

This is physically demanding, active field work performed daily, not occasionally. You must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 80 lbs regularly throughout the workday
• Stand, kneel, bend, and crouch for extended periods
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
• Perform overhead work (installing, framing, mounting) for sustained periods
• Work in active construction environments (dust, noise, varying temperatures, uneven surfaces, indoor and outdoor)
• Use hand and power tools continuously throughout a full shift
• Be on your feet for the majority of an 8+ hour shift, on a consistent basis for the duration of employment, with reasonable accommodation where applicable

Craft Requirements (Hands-On Carpentry)

• Journeyman-level skill across demolition, layout, framing (wood and metal), trim carpentry, and drywall installation
• Moderate understanding of electrical and plumbing requirements on the jobsite
• Ability to read plans and translate them into accurate job site layout and a clear order of operations for sequencing work
• Ability to take a project from site layout through final punch list, start to finish
• Experience with material take-offs, ordering, and coordinating deliveries
• Comfortable working independently and producing high-quality finish work under time pressure
• Skilled in blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and construction documents

Leadership Requirements (Crew & Project Management)

• Minimum 4 years directly supervising a carpentry crew assigning daily tasks, managing schedules, and holding crew accountable to quality and timeline
• Experience training and mentoring less experienced carpenters on-site
• Direct experience coordinating with customers/clients on scope, timelines, and job requirements
• Working knowledge of the full building process sufficient to effectively direct and coordinate subcontractors in: flooring, drywall tape and texture, T-Bar (suspended) ceiling systems, electrical, plumbing, doors and hardware, and casework/cabinets
• Comfortable being the point of accountability for a job site with minimal oversight from ownership
• Strong organizational skills tracking schedule, materials, and crew performance simultaneously
• Strong understanding of OSHA and applicable construction safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills for crew supervision, client updates, and contractor coordination
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe

Preferred Experience

• Hospital or healthcare facility tenant improvement experience - OSHPD / HCAI experience is a plus
• Experience with commercial TI projects specifically (vs. residential only)
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

NorCal Builders was established in May of 2005 as a residential general contractor. In 2007, we branched out into commercial tenant improvement and haven’t looked back since. The approach to tenant improvement is simple: we design your space to accommodate your needs. We also project manage to ensure minimal workflow interruption. After years spent in the commercial industry, we have recognized the necessity and benefit of having a reliable company. Especially one unlike any other who services most (if not all) of your needs. Tracking multiple vendors for a single project can be a nightmare. Thats why we make sure you can step back and relax while we handle everything for you.