Lead Carpenter (Superintendent Track)

The Role

You will:

• Lead carpentry execution on ADU projects.
• Help supervise 1–3 active job sites.
• Cookordinate subcontractors and internal labor.
• Perform quality control inspections.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe jobsites.
• Order lumber and standard materials.
• Complete daily logs and administrative tracking.
• Communicate clearly with PMs, inspectors, subs, and homeowners.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

What We Expect

We hire experienced specialists, not self-taught generalists. Minimum Qualifications:

• Journeyman-level residential construction experience.
• Strong plan reading and layout skills.
• Familiarity with CA Residential Building Code.
• Solid math skills.
• Experience working within structured systems (not chaotic jobsites).
• Clear, professional communication.

You Must Be:

• Self-motivated (we do not micromanage).
• Organized and process-oriented.
• Results-driven (good and on time beats perfect and late).
• Candid and accountable.
• Customer-focused.
• Comfortable using software tools for tracking work.

Our Culture

At Acton ADU, culture = behavior. We Hire People Who Make a Positive Impact. Empower teammates. Encourage innovation. Measure what matters. Make measurable progress. Are candid and accountable. Advocate for the customer. Help people thrive.

What Success Looks Like

Within 6–12 months:

• You are independently leading site execution.
• Your projects are clean, organized, and on schedule.
• Subcontractors respect your leadership.
• You proactively solve problems.
• You are developing toward full Superintendent responsibility.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay (DOE).
• Medical + Dental Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO.
• Clear growth path into Superintendent.
• A high-performance, growth-minded environment.

About Acton ADU

Stan Acton has been a builder since he was 10 years old. Today Acton Construction is a Design-Build company with enthusiasm for crafting beautiful homes that are functional, lasting, and charming. Acton Construction thrives through established processes and utilizing expertise to provide customers with certainty, transparency, and value--always.