Lead Carpenter
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us:
At Christopher Gate Construction we know that a home well-built and starts with great teamwork and the long-term professional development of our employees. Teamwork is not just a buzzword to us – it’s fundamental to the way we operate. We are a collaborative team of professionals who love what we do. Each of us brings unique skills to the project and together we build beautiful things. We believe that a standard of teamwork and atmosphere of collaboration can make the difference between a good project and a great one.
Our office is located in San Francisco with projects located in San Francisco and Marin County.
About You:
You are a dedicated, experienced (8 plus years) carpenter who is wanting to learn and move up to the position of a foreman. You have the desire and communication skills to lead others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Applies knowledge of all aspects of carpentry, both rough and finish.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
- Operates power tools in a safe manner to include table saws, radial arm saws, miter saws, skill saws, table and hand planers and drills.
- Ability to lead a team and work directly with customers
- Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
- Performs carpentry tasks as assigned and has the ability to work independently
- Communicates all pertinent job-related information to supervisor on a daily basis.
- All communication with client should be professional and communicated directly to supervisor.
- Neighborhood courtesy should be practiced including where vehicles are parked.
- Reports any job site problems or safety issues and concerns to supervisor as soon as possible.
- Must clock in/out with proper “activity” code used within Co-Construct.
- Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations.
- Willing to take a carpentry skills and plan reading competency test if requested
Benefits:
- Paid holidays
- $400/month health insurance stipend (after 3 months of employment)
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan (after 12 months of employment)
Pay: $38-$50 per hour (depends on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Carpentry: 8 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish & English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lead Carpenter roles across Christopher Gate Construction Inc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38 - £50 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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