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Lead Carpenter / High-Performance Builder

Scott O'Hara Construction Inc., Orinda, CA, United States


Company:

Scott O’Hara Construction Inc.

Location:

Projects in Lafayette & Orinda, CA

Position Type:

Full-Time

About the Company Scott O’Hara Construction Inc. is a boutique residential builder specializing in high-performance, fire-hardened luxury renovations and custom homes. We don’t just build to code; we build for the future. Our recent portfolio includes $2.5M+ projects in Orinda and Lafayette that demand the highest level of technical precision and aesthetic finish.

The Opportunity We are looking for a well-rounded carpenter who wants to do more than just "punch a clock." We are a growing company, and for the right person, this role is a direct path to a

Project Superintendent / Supervisory role.

We are looking for someone with a foundation in:

Foundations & Framing:

Comfortable with the "bones" of the house.

Exterior Systems:

Siding and specialized high-performance envelopes.

Finish Work:

High-end interior trim and architectural details.

The "High-Performance" Bonus:

If you are interested in fire-hardening, advanced building science, and energy efficiency, you will thrive here. If you are a great carpenter but haven't done "high-performance" yet—

we will teach you.

What We’re Looking For

The "Whole-House" Mindset:

You enjoy the variety of seeing a project through from the dirt to the final hardware.

Precision:

You take pride in "what’s behind the walls" just as much as the finished product.

Reliability:

You have your own basic tools, reliable transportation, and a professional attitude.

Ambition:

You want to grow into a leadership role as our company expands.

Compensation & Benefits

Top-of-Market Pay:

We pay for talent and work ethic. Rates are highly negotiable based on experience.

Health Benefits:

We are currently in the process of implementing a medical plan.

Growth:

Opportunity for rapid advancement to a supervisory position.

Culture:

Work on the most prestigious projects in the East Bay in a professional, organized, and safety-conscious environment.

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