CAREERS

Current Openings

At True Bearing Built, we are always recruiting the best talent. If you are, (or know someone who is) a fit for us, please reach out to: admin@truebearingbuilt.com.

Position Summary
The Site Lead will manage and supervise all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to the required quality standards. The role involves coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and site workers, as well as ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.

A Site Lead must have a minimum of 10+ years of experience as a journey level carpenter as well as 3-5 years minimum in a Site Lead position for high end custom home building experience in order to qualify for this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Site Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, including the scheduling of tasks and coordination of materials, labor, and equipment.
  • Team Supervision: Lead and manage construction crews, providing guidance, training, and resolving any on-site issues that arise.
  • Quality Control: Ensure that all work meets required standards and project specifications and conduct regular inspections to maintain quality and code compliance.
  • Safety Management: Enforce safety protocols, conduct site safety meetings, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety regulations.
  • Coordination: Communicate with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and requirements.
  • Problem Solving: Identify and address construction challenges, delays, or resource shortages, finding solutions to keep the project on track.
  • Reporting: Maintain accurate records of site activities, including progress reports, materials used, and any incidents that occur on-site.
  • JobTread Software: maintain daily logs and photos, weekly labor allocation, review and code crew timecards daily/weekly, daily schedule review and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

  • Jobsite skills: Must have advanced knowledge of remodeling and new construction trades, practices, procedures, techniques, equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, safety, and applicable building codes. Must be familiar with reading and interpreting building plans and specifications.
  • Leadership skills: Must be able to hold people accountable, assertively enforce policies and procedures, and solve problems.
  • Communication skills: Must be very comfortable talking to and fielding questions from clients and subcontractors, negotiating, finding compromises, and deescalating emotionally charged conversations both verbally and in writing. Must be able to speak and write fluently in English.
  • Administrative skills: Must be able to organize and access all documents and documentation related to the onsite management of the project including building plans, specifications, purchase orders, client communications, time budgets, project budgets and change orders.
  • Self-management skills: Demonstrates consistent ability to work independently, manage their time, be flexible, meet deadlines and commitments and make decisions. Must be able to plan and implement strategies for timely completion of construction projects.
  • Technology skills: Must be able to manage an online calendar, access and save files to a cloud-based file storage platform, operate web-based project management software, and generate and respond to email and text messages. The Site Lead should be familiar with the following software programs, in order of importance: Construction management software (training available); Bluebeam pdf editing and markup software (training available); MS Outlook and Outlook Calendar; Cloud-based file management system
  • Physical requirements: Must be able to stand and walk for a full shift (eight to ten hours); lift and carry heavy loads of up to 51 lbs.; and work from ladders, scaffolds, or lifts.
  • Tools: The site lead is expected to provide their own tools to be able to perform the job duties described above.

Working Conditions

  • This role requires spending time both in an office environment (onsite office or TBB HQ) for planning and at construction sites for oversight.
  • Must be able to travel to different project sites as needed.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments.
  • May require extended working hours to meet project deadlines.

Relationships

  • The Site Lead works closely with carpenters, laborers, project managers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Reports to the Project Manager.
  • Carpenters, Carpenter Apprentices and Laborers report to the Site Lead.

Performance Reviews
A review will be held at 90 days after the first date of hire and yearly thereafter.

Advancement

There is always room for advancement at TBB. Vertically, the next step of advancement from Journey Level Finish Carpenter to Site Lead, Project Manager, Design Assistance.

Schedule and Pay

  • Our service area includes Whatcom and Skagit counties. While we make every effort to assign crews to construction projects located near their homes, employees must be prepared to travel to work anywhere within our service area.
  • Full-time, hourly, 40 hrs/wk. Overtime pay occasionally available.
  • Field employees work Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm
  • Pay range, health insurance, paid time off (PTO), sick pay, and other benefits are listed in the Benefits Package.

Mission and Values

True Bearing Built’s mission is to raise the bar for residential construction in NW Washington by offering a thoughtful approach that emphasizes local relationships, dedication to craft, sustainable practices, and a rewarding culture.

Company Culture

We maintain our true bearing on the pursuit of perfection, propelling ourselves to achieve excellence in all we do. Guided by high expectations and quality standards, we work together to reach our goals, ensuring no one is ever left behind. Our crew is strengthened by the unique skills and perspectives we bring with us from our diverse backgrounds, and every crew member plays an integral role in fostering safety, maintaining quality, and boosting morale. True Bearing Built workplaces stand out as productive, efficient, clean, and organized; our workplaces reflect our commitment to creating an environment where every crew member contributes to, and benefits from, our shared success.

Position Summary

The Journey Level Finish Carpenter is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work, including constructing, installing, and repairing structures and built assemblies made of wood and other materials. This role requires a strong understanding of building techniques, an ability to read plan sets, specifications and technical shop drawings, and adherence to safety and quality standards. A skilled finish carpenter specializing in high-end residential construction must possess a combination of qualifications, skills, and knowledge that goes beyond basic carpentry. The demands of luxury homes require impeccable craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of both traditional techniques and modern innovations.

A Finish-level Carpenter must have 8,000 or more hours of field experience in general/finish carpentry, equivalent to approximately four years of full-time work in the trade and must have a minimum of 2 years of luxury finish carpentry experience and must provide a portfolio of their best work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret plan sets, technical and/shop drawings, and project specifications to execute carpentry tasks accurately.
  • Ability to build detailed woodwork on site and/or in a shop environment such as but not limited to custom trim, moldings, cabinetry, beam wraps, built-in furniture, doors and windows with exceptional precision.
  • Installation of finish components such as but not limited to cabinetry, doors and windows, stairs and railings, wraps and cladding.
  • Maintains high standards expected in luxury residential projects.
  • Expert knowledge of materials and is able to appropriately select high quality materials suitable for the projects’ aesthetic and functional requirements.
  • Guide and mentor apprentices, providing on-the-job training and supervision as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with the team and report any issues or material needs to the project manager.
  • Collaborating with other tradespeople, supervisors, and apprentices to ensure project goals are met.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Utilize Job Tread for project specific information, time tracking and daily logs
  • Be on time every day and show up prepared
  • Ensure all tradespeople and stakeholders on project site are safe and utilizing appropriate PPE

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

  • Work History:  Is able to provide proof of minimum 4 years or 8,000 hours of experience as a luxury residential finish carpenter.  Portfolio is a must.
  • Carpentry Techniques: Understanding various carpentry methods, including building and installing cabinetry, trim work, veneer, wood finishing and wood repair.
  • Plan Sets & Technical Drawings: Ability to read, interpret, and implement architectural and engineering plans, and specifications accurately.
  • Building Codes & Regulations: Familiarity with local building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance on all projects.
  • Building Materials: Knowledge of wood, metal, drywall, and other materials, including their properties, uses, and limitations.
  • Mathematics & Measurements: Proficiency in basic math, including measuring, calculating angles, and determining quantities of materials.
  • Safety Protocols: Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling of tools and materials.
  • Precision & Accuracy: Ability to perform detailed and precise work, measuring and cutting accurately to ensure tight joints and seamless finishes.
  • Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying and resolving issues during construction, such as fitting challenges or unexpected structural conditions.
  • Hand-Eye Coordination: Strong coordination to use tools effectively and safely, especially when cutting or assembling materials.
  • Physical Strength & Stamina: Must be able to lift heavy materials (up to 75 lbs), stand for long periods, and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Collaborating with other tradespeople, supervisors, and apprentices to ensure project goals are met.
  • Adaptability: Ability to work in various weather conditions and adjust to different job sites or changes in project requirements.
  • Mentorship: Ability to guide and train apprentices, sharing knowledge and skills to help them develop.

Required Tool Competency and Methodologies

  • Is competent with the following tools: All types of routers and router table, shop table saw, track saw, shop planer and jointer, hand planer, hand planes, chisels, belt sander, orbital sander, jig saw, scroll saw, band saw, biscuit joiner, domino joiner, dado blades,
  • Is competent with the following methodologies: Wood staining and finishing, veneering, joinery such as but limited to hand cut dovetails, mortise and tenon, biscuit and/or domino techniques, miter locking, rabbiting, dados, coping, steam shaping,

Relationships

  • The Journey Level Finish Carpenter reports to the project-specific Site Lead.
  • Apprentice carpenters report to Journey Level General Carpenter, Journey Level Finish Carpenter and the Site Lead, with the Site Lead being the project’s overarching supervisor. 

Performance Reviews
A review will be held at 90 days after the first date of hire and yearly thereafter.

Advancement

There is always room for advancement at TBB. Vertically, the next step of advancement from Journey Level Finish Carpenter to Site Lead, Project Manager, Design Assistance.

Schedule and Pay

  • Our service area includes Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties. While we make every effort to assign crews to construction projects located near their homes, employees must be prepared to travel to work anywhere within our service area.
  • Full-time, hourly, 40 hrs/wk. Overtime pay occasionally available.
  • Field employees work Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Pay range, health insurance, paid time off (PTO), sick pay, and other benefits are listed in the Benefits Package.

Mission and Values

True Bearing Built’s mission is to raise the bar for residential construction in NW Washington by offering a thoughtful approach that emphasizes local relationships, dedication to craft, sustainable practices, and a rewarding culture.

Company Culture

We maintain our true bearing on the pursuit of perfection, propelling ourselves to achieve excellence in all we do. Guided by high expectations and quality standards, we work together to reach our goals, ensuring no one is ever left behind. Our crew is strengthened by the unique skills and perspectives we bring with us from our diverse backgrounds, and every crew member plays an integral role in fostering safety, maintaining quality, and boosting morale. True Bearing Built workplaces stand out as productive, efficient, clean, and organized; our workplaces reflect our commitment to creating an environment where every crew member contributes to, and benefits from, our shared success.

Position Summary

The Journey Level General Carpenter is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work, including constructing, installing, and repairing structures and built assemblies made of wood and other materials. This role requires a strong understanding of building techniques, an ability to read plan sets, specifications and technical shop drawings, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The Journey Level General Carpenter works both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with project managers, apprentices, and other tradespeople to complete projects on schedule and within budget.

A Journey-level Carpenter must have 8,000 or more hours of field experience in general carpentry, equivalent to approximately four years of full-time work in the trade.

Key Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret plan sets, drawings, and project specifications to execute carpentry tasks accurately.
  • Measure, cut, shape, and join materials with precision using hand and power tools.
  • Construct and install building frameworks, including walls, floors, and door frames.
  • Repair or replace damaged structures, assemblies, or finishes to maintain building integrity.
  • Ensure all work meets quality standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
  • Guide and mentor apprentices, providing on-the-job training and supervision as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with the team and report any issues or material needs to the project manager.
  • Collaborating with other tradespeople, supervisors, and apprentices to ensure project goals are met.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Utilize Job Tread for project specific information, time tracking and daily logs
  • Be on time every day and show up prepared
  • Ensure all tradespeople and stakeholders on project site are safe and utilizing appropriate PPE 

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

  • Work History:  Is able to provide proof of minimum 4 years or 8,000 hours of experience as a carpenter.
  • Carpentry Techniques: Understanding various carpentry methods, including framing, cabinetry, trim work, formwork, and finish carpentry.
  • Plan Sets & Technical Drawings: Ability to read, interpret, and implement architectural and engineering plans, and specifications accurately.
  • Building Codes & Regulations: Familiarity with local building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance on all projects.
  • Building Materials: Knowledge of wood, metal, drywall, and other materials, including their properties, uses, and limitations.
  • Mathematics & Measurements: Proficiency in basic math, including measuring, calculating angles, and determining quantities of materials.
  • Structural Engineering Basics: Understanding load-bearing walls, structural integrity, and the fundamentals of building support.
  • Safety Protocols: Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling of tools and materials.
  • Precision & Accuracy: Ability to perform detailed and precise work, measuring and cutting accurately to ensure tight joints and seamless finishes.
  • Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying and resolving issues during construction, such as fitting challenges or unexpected structural conditions.
  • Hand-Eye Coordination: Strong coordination to use tools effectively and safely, especially when cutting or assembling materials.
  • Physical Strength & Stamina: Must be able to lift heavy materials (up to 75 lbs), stand for long periods, and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Collaborating with other tradespeople, supervisors, and apprentices to ensure project goals are met.
  • Adaptability: Ability to work in various weather conditions and adjust to different job sites or changes in project requirements.
  • Mentorship: Ability to guide and train apprentices, sharing knowledge and skills to help them develop.

Required Hand Tools

Please see the required tools policy provided with this Position Agreement.

 

Relationships

  • The Journey Level General Carpenter reports to the project-specific Site Lead.
  • Apprentice carpenters report to Journey Level General Carpenter and the Site Lead, with the Site Lead being the project’s overarching supervisor.

 

Performance Reviews
A review will be held at 90 days after the first date of hire and yearly thereafter.

Advancement

There is always room for advancement at TBB. Vertically, the next step of advancement from Journey Level General Carpenter to Journey Level Finish Carpenter OR Site Lead.

Schedule and Pay

  • Our service area includes Whatcom and Skagit Counties. While we make every effort to assign crews to construction projects located near their homes, employees must be prepared to travel to work anywhere within our service area.
  • Full-time, hourly, 40 hrs/wk. Overtime pay occasionally available.
  • Field employees work Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Pay range, health insurance, paid time off (PTO), sick pay, and other benefits are listed in the Benefits Package.
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