Journeyman Carpenter

CMA Development Journeyman Carpenter

Location:

San Francisco, CA

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

Build with Pride. Do Great Work.

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, attention to detail, adaptability, and a strong commitment to quality in the field.

CMA Development is hiring a Journeyman Carpenter to support daily field work while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and professionalism on the jobsite. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in doing quality work, works well with others, and can contribute to a productive and organized field environment. The right candidate is dependable, skilled, and ready to help keep projects moving forward with consistency and care.

• Perform rough and finish carpentry with precision and consistency
• Assist with day-to-day field work on active residential construction sites
• Complete assigned carpentry tasks efficiently and to a high standard
• Support layout, framing, blocking, installation, and finish work as needed
• Work alongside lead carpenters, foremen, superintendents, and subcontractors to keep projects progressing
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite environment
• Follow construction drawings, instructions, and project specifications
• Communicate material needs, field conditions, and progress updates to site leadership
• Assist with preparing for inspections and completing jobsite punch work
• Represent the company professionally on-site with clients, trade partners, and team members

• 5 or more years of carpentry experience in residential construction
• High-end residential remodel or custom home experience preferred
• Working knowledge of rough carpentry, layout, envelope work, and finish carpentry
• Ability to read plans and follow direction accurately
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Dependable, hardworking, and able to work well as part of a team
• Strong communication and professionalism on the jobsite
• Must be able to provide standard personal carpentry hand tools used in daily work
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable personal transportation preferred

• Full-time, W-2 Employee
• Pay: $40 to $55 per hour, based on experience for Carpenters
• $500 annual reimbursement for tools, continuing education, or professional development
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, typical construction-site hours 7-3:30; occasional early starts or overtime based on project needs
• Travel:
  Local travel between Bay Area job sites required

CMA Development offers a great opportunity for a skilled carpenter who wants to do high-level work with a company that values craftsmanship, professionalism, and teamwork. This is a chance to contribute to exceptional residential projects, grow your skills, and be part of a field team that takes pride in building the right way. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality, CMA Development offers a strong opportunity to build your career.

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