Senior Lead Finish Carpenter & Residential Remodeling Site Supervisor
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: $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.
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: $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.