Lead Finish Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Finish Carpenter

Company Name: 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: $38+ per hour 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 Lead Finish Carpenter 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.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required

• 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: $38+ per hour based on 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.