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.