Working Foreman/Lead Carpenter

Carpenterpart-time·San Francisco Bay Area, CA·East Bay
Based on Experience
part-timesenior level

Working Foreman/Lead Carpenter

Description

Welton Building & Design

Lead Carpenter / Working Foreman

Location: East Bay, CA (Contra Costa & Alameda Counties)
Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay + Performance Bonus

Help Build Something Bigger

Welton Building & Design is a growing residential remodeling company focused on delivering exceptional bathrooms, kitchens, decks, additions, and whole-home renovations.

We're looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter / Working Foreman who wants more than just another construction job. We want someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, communicates well, and wants to grow alongside a company with long-term opportunities.

If you're looking for a place where quality matters, your ideas are valued, and your performance is rewarded, we'd like to talk.
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Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day residential remodeling projects
  • Perform hands-on carpentry and finish work
  • Coordinate laborers and subcontractors
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Maintain project quality and jobsite cleanliness
  • Identify and solve field issues independently
  • Communicate project progress, schedule updates, and challenges
  • Take progress photos and document project milestones
  • Help keep projects on schedule and within budget
  • Deliver an outstanding customer experience
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Experience We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of residential remodeling experience
  • Bathrooms and kitchen remodels
  • Framing and structural carpentry
  • Finish carpentry
  • Deck construction
  • Doors and windows
  • Drywall and trim
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Requirements

  • Active California Driver's License
  • Reliable transportation
  • Personal hand and power tools
  • Ability to lift and perform physical work
  • Professional appearance
  • Strong communication skills
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Drug-free workplace
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What Matters Most

We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

  • Pride in craftsmanship
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Reliability
  • Strong communication
  • Professionalism with clients
  • Ownership mentality
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Desire to build a long-term career
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Performance Bonus

We believe great employees should share in the company's success. Stay on track - get rewarded!

In addition to competitive hourly pay, we offer a performance-based bonus program tied to:

  • Staying on budget
  • Schedule performance
  • Quality of workmanship
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Communication and project updates
  • Jobsite organization and cleanliness
  • Ability to solve problems independently
  • Generating repeat customers and referrals
Our goal is simple: when the company wins, the team wins.
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Long-Term Opportunity

This is an opportunity to grow with a company from the beginning.
As Welton Building & Design grows, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership, and compensation.
We're looking for someone who wants to help build one of the East Bay's most respected residential remodeling companies.
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To Apply Please send:

  • Resume or work history
  • Photos of recent projects
  • References
  • Desired hourly wage
  • Brief description of your remodeling experience
We look forward to meeting talented craftsmen who care about quality and want to build something special.

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Posted Jul 2, 2026 (7 hours ago)