Work for Golden Rule Builders

Description of Work

You’ll work directly with our Small Projects Division Manager to complete a wide variety of residential repair and maintenance projects, including:

• Trim carpentry & light framing
• Drywall repair & patching
• Interior/exterior painting & caulking
• Tile repairs
• Door & window installation
• Basic plumbing & electrical work

You’ll also:

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized jobsites
• Communicate daily progress with clients
• Support project setup, execution, and completion
• Ensure work meets GRB’s high standards of quality

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering high-quality craftsmanship on every job
• Meeting (or beating) project timelines
• Creating an exceptional client experience
• Representing GRB with professionalism and integrity

Requirements:

• Experience in residential remodeling, handyman services, or similar trades
• Working knowledge across multiple trades (carpentry, drywall, painting, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to work independently and follow direction
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and perform physically demanding work consistently.

This is a full-time position with regular hours Monday thru Friday.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
• Full-time, steady work (Monday–Friday schedule)
• Paid holidays & vacation (up to 19 days with tenure)
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Opportunities to grow your skills across multiple trades

Why work at Golden Rule?

• Short commute (local in Fauquier County)
• Stability – we’ve been in business since 1987
• Family Environment
• Competitive pay
• Vacation & Holiday pay (25 days annually with tenure)
• Health Insurance & Retirement program

Responsibilities:

• Convert sales leads to design contracts, then construction contracts
• Give clients a FUN and enjoyable design experience!
• Meet set sales volume and margin quotas.
• Work in a team environment, utilizing resources within the team to close sales. This includes working with the estimator, interior design specialist, architecture dept, production manager, and other salespersons.
• Work within set company processes.
• Guide the design phase and ensure it meets the needs and goals of the client
• Write construction contracts
• Effectively communicate all pertinent information about a client’s project to the Production Team for a successful build.

Requirements: Experience

• In-depth knowledge and experience with residential remodeling including:
  • Recognize and identify structural elements and utilities in an existing home that will be impacted by the remodeling
  • Experience working with the “unknowns” behind the walls
  • Familiarity with the costs of residential construction (costs of materials, labor required, etc)
  • Firm grasp of the residential construction processes
  • Reading and understanding blueprints
• Construction field experience preferred.
• Sales experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.
• Site experience related to building new homes preferred but not required (I.E. house location, zoning requirements, environmental health requirements, etc.).

Requirements: Soft Skills

• An eye for residential design and ability to guide clients thru both the practical and the aesthetic part of residential design.
• Exceptional ability to work well with clients, leading them thru a process that likely involves “once in a lifetime” decisions.
• Must be a genuine team player and be able to juggle multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Competent in using Microsoft software and desire to learn new technology as needed.

Salary: Base salary plus commissions (approx. 50/50 split)

Benefits: Full benefits package including vacation & holiday pay, health, dental, and retirement.

Hours: This is a full-time salaried position with regular office hours Monday thru Friday.  Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

• Skilled Carpenter to complete interior trim, cabinet installations, demo, light framing, and other construction tasks for custom residential construction projects.
• This position also assists the Lead Carpenter in supervising custom new homes and remodeling projects and does require some Job site management skills.
• Must have a good driving record, strong work ethic, ability to work well with others in a team environment, and a desire to learn and advance.
• Salary: $24 to $30 based on demonstrated skills and experience, plus potential for performance-based bonuses. Full benefits package including tools, vacation & holiday pay, health and dental insurance, and retirement plan.

• Lead Carpenter to manage 1 to 3 custom new home or remodel projects simultaneously, being the primary point of contact for the client while completing carpentry work and managing on-site activities of fellow employees and trade contractors.

• This position is expected to supervise approximately 50% of the time and wear a tool belt 50% of the time.

• Must have in-depth knowledge and experience of residential construction, a good driving record, strong work ethic, ability to work well with others in a team environment, and a desire to learn and advance.

• Salary: $62,000 to $90,000 based on demonstrated skills and experience, plus potential for performance-based bonuses. Full benefits package including a company vehicle, tools, vacation & holiday pay, health and dental insurance, and retirement plan.