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CMA Development

Lead Carpenter

Location: San Francisco, CA

Work setting: On-site at project sites across San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area communities

Build with Pride. Lead from the Front.

CMA Development is a boutique, architecturally driven general contractor based in San Francisco, with a portfolio of high-end residential remodels, additions, and custom homes throughout the Bay Area. Our projects demand craftsmanship, leadership, adaptability, and a strong commitment to quality in the field.

CMA Development is hiring a Lead Carpenter/Foreman to lead daily field execution while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and supporting a strong jobsite culture. This role combines hands-on carpentry with field leadership and includes intentional overlap with light superintendent duties on certain jobs. The right candidate can run day-to-day work, guide crews, coordinate short-term jobsite needs, and help keep projects moving with professionalism and consistency. This is a key field role for someone who knows how to build and knows how to lead.

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced rough and finish carpentry with precision and consistency
Lead day-to-day field operations across one or more active job sites
Assign tasks, guide crew members, and track daily progress
Mentor journeymen and apprentices while supporting a positive team culture
Coordinate short-term work with subcontractors within a 1-3 week planning window
Procure rough materials and ensure timely delivery to the site
Schedule, prepare for, and run inspections for assigned scopes
Complete daily logs and photo documentation using company software
Communicate field conditions, progress, and material needs to the PM or superintendent
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite environment

Qualifications

10 or more years of carpentry experience in residential construction
High-end residential remodel or custom home experience strongly preferred
Strong mastery of rough carpentry, layout, envelope work, and finish carpentry
Ability to lead field execution across multiple small to mid-size projects
Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing short-term project flow
Ability to confidently schedule and run inspections
Strong plan-reading and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship ability
Must be able to provide standard personal carpentry hand tools used in daily work
Valid California driver's license and reliable personal transportation

Pay and Benefits

Full-time, W-2 Employee
Pay: $55 to $65 per hour, based on experience for Lead Carpenters
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health insurance contribution
Car allowance
Phone allowance
$500 annual reimbursement for tools, continuing education, or professional development
Schedule: Monday-Friday, typical construction-site hours; occasional early starts or overtime based on project needs
Travel: Local travel between Bay Area job sites required

*Probation Period: 90-day probation period. During this period, employees will receive hourly pay along with sick leave, cell phone, and auto allowance. Full benefits will begin after 90 days, assuming satisfactory performance.

Why CMA Development

CMA Development offers a great opportunity for a seasoned carpenter who wants to do high-level work with a company that values both craftsmanship and leadership. This is not just a hands-on role; it's a chance to help run projects, mentor others, and contribute to a stronger field team. If you take pride in quality, steady execution, and being a reliable leader, CMA offers a meaningful role and the chance to make a lasting impact.

CMA Development is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

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Lead Carpenter — CMA Development (Position Description)

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Position summary

The Lead Carpenter at CMA Development is a senior on-site tradesperson accountable for performing advanced carpentry work and providing technical leadership for the carpentry scope on assigned projects. The role encompasses layout, framing, finish, and repair of wood, plywood, and wallboard assemblies; installation of doors, windows, trim, cabinets and millwork; maintenance and calibration of hand and power tools; and responsibility for the technical quality of all carpentry deliverables on site.

The Lead Carpenter translates drawings and specifications into accurate field layouts and installed assemblies, enforces site safety and quality standards, coordinates material needs with procurement and superintendents, and coaches carpenters and helpers. Typical archetypes include residential framing lead, finish carpentry lead, renovation/restoration lead, and commercial tenant‑improvement lead. This position carries greater on-site decision-making and workmanship acceptance responsibility than a journeyman and is primarily hands‑on compared with broader superintendent responsibilities.

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Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

Objective A — Deliver carpentry scope on schedule and within budget.\n
- KR A1: Achieve ≥ 90% on-time completion for carpentry milestones measured weekly per project schedule.
- KR A2: Keep carpentry cost variance to budget ≤ 5% per project phase.
- KR A3: Maintain carpentry labor productivity at or above planned rate (e.g., board‑feet or assembly units per crew‑day) as defined in project baseline.
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Objective B — Achieve first‑time code‑compliant and client‑acceptable installations.\n
- KR B1: First‑pass inspection pass rate ≥ 95% for carpentry inspections.
- KR B2: ≤ 5 punch‑list items per 1,000 ft² of carpentry scope at substantial completion.
- KR B3: Rework labor hours ≤ 5% of total carpentry labor hours per project.
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Objective C — Maintain a safe, trained, and reliable carpentry crew.\n
- KR C1: Zero lost‑time incidents attributable to carpentry personnel per reporting period.
- KR C2: 100% completion of required safety and skills training for assigned crew within 30 days of assignment.
- KR C3: Conduct and document weekly toolbox talks and daily pre‑task hazard assessments for all active carpentry crews.
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Objective D — Minimize waste and maintain tools/equipment readiness.\n
- KR D1: Material waste/overage variance ≤ 5% against planned takeoff quantities.
- KR D2: Maintain tool/equipment uptime ≥ 98% through scheduled maintenance and calibration.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On‑time completion rate for carpentry milestones — measured weekly; target ≥ 90%.
First‑pass inspection pass rate — measured per inspection; target ≥ 95%.
Rework hours as percentage of total carpentry hours — measured per project; target ≤ 5%.
Punch‑list density (items / 1,000 ft²) at substantial completion — measured per project; target ≤ 5.
Carpentry cost variance to budget (%) — measured per phase; target ≤ 5% variance.
Labor productivity (units per crew‑day or sq ft/day) — measured weekly against baseline plan.
Material variance (%) — measured per purchase order/phase; target ≤ 5%.
Tool/equipment uptime and calibration compliance — measured monthly; target ≥ 98% uptime, 100% calibration compliance for critical tools.
Safety metrics: recordable incidents, lost‑time incident rate, and near‑miss reporting frequency — reported monthly; target zero lost‑time incidents and active near‑miss reporting.
Training completion and competency verification (%) — measured quarterly; target 100% for required competencies on each assigned crew member.

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Problems solved for internal and external customers

Internal customers (project management, superintendents, procurement, QA/QC)\n
- Provide accurate field interpretation of drawings and specifications to reduce RFIs and design clarifications.
- Deliver reliable production estimates and schedules that enable programmatic planning and budget control.
- Reduce rework and corrective actions through proactive quality control, thereby protecting project schedule and margins.
- Coordinate carpentry sequencing with other trades to minimize delays and scope conflicts.
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External customers (clients, architects, inspectors, subcontractors)\n
- Produce installations that meet code and inspection requirements to avoid stoppages and facilitate timely approvals.
- Ensure finished appearance and fit of millwork, trim, and cabinetry to meet client expectations at turnover.
- Act as the carpentry point of contact for inspectors and design teams to resolve technical issues efficiently on site.
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Key skills, abilities and knowledge required

Technical carpentry skills\n
- Advanced layout, framing, structural carpentry, finish carpentry, and wallboard installation skills.
- Proficiency with hand tools and power tools, jigs, templates, and layout instruments; tool maintenance and calibration practices.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and as‑built documents.
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Codes, standards and quality control\n
- Working knowledge of local building codes, code compliance processes, and inspection expectations.
- Familiarity with tolerance standards for finish work and millwork installation.
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Leadership and communication\n
- Crew leadership and on‑the‑job coaching; ability to assign tasks, review work, and accept final workmanship responsibility.
- Clear communication with superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients; effective documentation of issues and resolutions.
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Planning and coordination\n
- Material takeoff, basic ordering coordination, and inventory control to minimize waste and delays.
- Scheduling and sequencing logic to align carpentry work with project milestones and other trades.
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Safety and compliance\n
- Knowledge of jobsite safety practices and relevant regulations (e.g., OSHA or local equivalents); capability to conduct hazard assessments and lead safety briefings.
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Administrative and digital skills\n
- Familiarity with common construction management tools and workflows (e.g., Procore, field reports, timekeeping, submittal/punch workflows).
- Ability to document measurements, produce simple sketches, and maintain accurate daily logs.
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Desired experience and credentials\n
- Typically 5+ years of carpentry experience with demonstrable lead or supervisory assignments; experience in the role's archetype (framing, finish, renovation, or commercial TI).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, first aid) and trade qualifications or journeyman-level experience where applicable.
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Scope of authority and reporting

The Lead Carpenter reports to the site superintendent or project manager and has authority to direct assigned carpentry crew members and coordinate carpentry subcontractors within the carpentry scope. The Lead Carpenter is authorized to request material orders and tool repairs through established procurement channels, stop unsafe work for corrective action, and accept or reject carpentry work for compliance with specifications prior to superintendent acceptance. Final contractual, scheduling, and budgetary decisions remain with project management; the Lead Carpenter provides technical input and status that informs those decisions.

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