Carpenter

Riley Projects•Los Angeles, CA

80d•$36 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Each member of this crew takes the lead at their phase of the build — and steps back to support when the baton passes. During structure and envelope, that lead is you. The Foreman, the Systems Builder, the Finish carpenter, the Junior — they are behind you. The site is yours to run. When your phase closes and the baton passes, your job shifts. You become the support. You help whoever is leading the next phase do their best work, because you built the foundation that makes it possible. The right person for this crew will recognize that model immediately — and want it. You are here to build the shell of the house the way it was meant to be built — plumb, square, tight, and ready for everything that follows. Framing that holds dimension through finish. An envelope that doesn't let water in anywhere, ever. You're not just executing — you're setting up every other trade to do their best work. When you hand off this phase, you hand it off complete. During structure, you lead the site. You own framing and rough structure from layout through inspection — walls, floors, roofs, headers, openings. You know what a well-framed house looks and feels like, and you don't leave until it's that. You are the person on this crew the Foreman trusts with the envelope. Windows, doors, waterproofing, flashing details — you understand what you're defending against and you build accordingly. You've seen what happens when this work isn't done right. When your phase closes, you step into support. You help the Systems Builder. You help the Finish carpenter. You are a capable set of hands and a knowledgeable pair of eyes for whoever is leading — without undermining their authority or second-guessing their decisions. When something in the drawings doesn't work in the field, you say so immediately — not after you've framed around it.

Requirements

3–5 years of field experience with significant depth in framing and building envelope.
Experience in residential construction from foundation to roof.
Understanding of how different construction components depend on each other.
Ability to read plans well.
Ability to ask good questions early.
Precision in layout, measurements, and communication.
Ability to lead when it's your phase and follow when it's not.
Care about the craft and not cover up work that is not satisfactory.

Responsibilities

Lead the site during the structure phase, owning framing and rough structure from layout through inspection (walls, floors, roofs, headers, openings).
Manage the building envelope, including windows, doors, waterproofing, and flashing details.
Support other trades (Systems Builder, Finish Carpenter) when not leading a phase, providing capable assistance and knowledgeable input without undermining authority.
Identify and communicate issues with drawings in the field immediately.
Ensure framing is clean and allows subsequent trades to perform their work efficiently.
Ensure the envelope is secure and free of water intrusion.
Flag questionable details before they are covered up.
Ensure a clean phase transition by leaving the site ready for the next trade with no loose ends or missing information.
Develop and share opinions on construction methods, materials, and drawing clarity.