Commercial Lead Carpenter & Retail TI Framing​/Finish Lead

Company Name: BSM Construction, Inc.

Location:

Azusa, CA (Greater Los Angeles & San Gabriel Valley Operations)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule:

Full Time | Mandatory Night Shifts & Off-Shift Schedules (Weekend work and occasional regional travel as project timelines dictate)

Industry: Commercial General Contracting, Retail Tenant Improvements (TI), Metal Stud Framing, Drywall, and Interior Finish

Pay Scale: $22.00 to $40.00 per hour ($45,760.00 to $83,200.00 base annual equivalent) based on experience

Incentives:

Mandatory Night-Shift Premium Work, Monthly Truck Allowance, Year-End Bonus Opportunity, Travel Per Diem, Corporate 401(k) with Employer Match, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Packaging

BSM Construction, Inc. is seeking a skilled, highly motivated Commercial Lead Carpenter & Retail TI Framing/Finish Lead to direct hands‑on framing, drywall, and hardware installations across commercial job sites in the Greater Los Angeles area.

In this central field trade role, you will execute off‑shift night builds and retail tenant improvements (TI) for recognized national brand clients. Operating out of our Azusa hub, you will take hands‑on ownership of structural layout, light gauge metal stud framing, drywall installation, door/frame/hardware (DFH) hanging, and interior/exterior finish carpentry. Working with an established commercial general contractor with 18 years of national industry leadership, you will collaborate with superintendents and project managers to keep tight commercial schedules on track.

If you bring strong commercial carpentry experience, a complete hand/power tool setup, and the non‑negotiable flexibility to work dedicated night shifts, BSM Construction, Inc. provides top‑tier hourly pay, a monthly truck allowance, travel per diems, and strong year‑end bonus upside.

• Metal Stud Framing & Structural Layout:
  Perform precision layout work, establishing wall track, structural studs, soffits, and ceiling grids for commercial interior build‑outs and retail spaces.
• Drywall & Panel Installation:
  Hang commercial‑grade drywall, fire‑rated gypsum board, sound attenuation insulation, and cement board according to architectural specs.
• Door, Frame & Hardware (DFH) Installation:
  Cut, set, plumb, and anchor commercial metal doors, hollow metal frames, window openings, store fixtures, panic hardware, and closer assemblies.
• Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry:
  Execute high‑end interior trim, baseboards, FRP paneling, exterior trim, and decorative millwork retrofits across retail and commercial facilities.
• Off-Shift Jobsite Troubleshooting:
  Resolve real‑time field obstructions during night‑shift build‑outs—communicating progress, material shortages, and schedule look‑aheadsto superintendents.
• Safety & Clean Work Zone Stewardship:
  Maintain a hazard‑free work environment—enforcing OSHA safety standards, wearing required PPE, and protecting active client assets during night operations.
• Tooling & Fleet Care:
  Utilize personal specialized carpentry tools effectively while maintaining company vehicles or personal trucks supported by corporate allowance programs.

• Mandatory Schedule Capability:
  Ability and willingness to work mandatory night shifts and weekend phases strictly required to accommodate active retail client hours.
• Commercial Carpentry
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial construction, metal stud framing, drywall hanging, or finish carpentry (strong candidates with residential experience ready to transition into commercial night builds will be considered).
• Hardware & Frame Mastery:
  Functional ability to measure, layout, cut, set,…