McCowan Berrones & Co. LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to join our team working on high-end custom residential projects throughout Marin County and the greater Bay Area.
We are looking for a highly skilled, self-directed carpenter who can be given a set of plans, understand what needs to happen, develop a plan of action, and execute the work accurately and efficiently.
This is a hands-on carpentry position for someone who knows how to figure things out and keep a job moving. The right person does not need someone standing over them or managing each step of their work. They can open up a jobsite, establish layout, organize the work, direct other carpenters when needed, and produce.
What You'll Do
- Establish layout from plans and field conditions
- Lay out and frame walls, rough openings, doors, windows, and other structural elements from scratch
- Establish elevations and use lasers and other layout tools to verify header heights, floor elevations, openings, and critical dimensions
- Frame rough openings with a high degree of accuracy
- Understand framing assemblies, header requirements, elevations, dimensions, and construction sequencing
- Read and interpret architectural and structural plans efficiently and accurately
- Develop a plan of action before beginning work and execute it efficiently
- Identify field conflicts and determine practical solutions without requiring constant direction
- Coordinate and lead small crews of carpenters and laborers as needed
- Open and organize jobsites and get work underway independently
- Maintain the level of accuracy, organization, and craftsmanship expected in high-end residential construction
- Communicate clearly with project superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, and other members of the field team
- Keep work moving while maintaining quality and attention to detail
What We're Looking For
This position is best suited for someone who is already operating beyond the level of a typical journeyman carpenter.
You should be able to walk onto a project, review the plans, assess the conditions, determine what needs to happen, and get to work without needing to be managed through the process.
The ideal candidate:
- Has extensive hands-on residential framing and carpentry experience
- Has experience working on high-end custom residential construction
- Is exceptionally proficient at reading architectural and structural plans
- Understands layout, elevations, dimensions, framing systems, and construction sequencing
- Can frame accurately from plans rather than relying on someone else to provide layout
- Is highly proficient with lasers, levels, measuring equipment, and layout tools
- Understands how to establish and verify consistent elevations throughout a project
- Can anticipate problems and solve field conditions independently
- Has strong spatial and mathematical skills
- Works efficiently without sacrificing accuracy or craftsmanship
- Can direct and coordinate the work of other carpenters when necessary
- Takes ownership of the work and follows it through to completion
- Is dependable, organized, productive, and comfortable working autonomously
Compensation
$45–$55 per hour, depending on experience, technical ability, and demonstrated level of responsibility.
About McCowan Berrones & Co.
McCowan Berrones & Co. LLC is a general contractor specializing in high-end custom residential construction. Our projects demand exceptional craftsmanship, accuracy, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
We value people who take ownership of their work, know their craft, communicate well, and can be trusted to execute at a high level.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience with high-end residential framing, layout, plan reading, and leading carpentry work.
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
