COMPANY: Hilweh Builders LLC
POSITION: Subcontractor Carpenter
TYPE: Independent Contractor
This is not a W-2 employment opportunity. Subcontractors operate as independent businesses and are responsible for their own insurance taxes and scheduling.
LOCATION: Oahu Hawaii
COMPANY
Hilweh Builders LLC is a licensed general contractor in the State of Hawaii. We focus on high-quality residential remodeling including kitchens bathrooms decks stairs lanais millwork and more. We are a family-owned business rooted in the local community.
Were currently looking to grow our network of trusted subcontractors. This is not a position for employment but an opportunity to contract independently on residential construction projects we facilitate.
SUMMARY
We are seeking experienced detail-oriented Subcontractor Carpenters to assist with remodeling and carpentry tasks on a per-project basis. Subcontractors are hired for labor onlymaterials are typically procured and delivered by Hilweh Builders unless otherwise arranged.
Subcontractors operate as independent businesses:
- You set your own availability and pricing
- You choose which jobs to accept
- No employment benefits or W2 status
- You must carry your own general liability insurance with minimum coverage limits to be agreed upon before any job begins
This opportunity is best suited for carpenters who want flexible project-based work with a local GC that values quality communication and community reputation.
SCOPE OF WORK MAY INCLUDE
Depending on the project subcontractor tasks may include:
- Framing finish carpentry trim millwork
- Installing decks and railings (wood composite PVC etc.)
- Demo and prep for remodels
- Installing cabinetry doors windows stairs and flooring
- Reading blueprints and executing scopes per site meetings
- Loading/unloading materials and tools as needed
- Maintaining safe and clean work areas
- Collaborating with general contractor or crew leads as required
- Providing your own tools transportation and labor team (if applicable)
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3 years carpentry or residential construction experience
- Ability to complete work independently to high standards
- Excellent communication and professionalism with clients and team
- Reliable transportation
- Tools required to complete typical scopes of work
- Must have current General Liability Insurance (COI required)
- Business license or EIN is a plus but not required we will issue a 1099-NEC at year end for paid work
- Willingness to complete and pass a background check if required
TO WORK WITH US
If youre interested in working with us as a subcontractor email with the subject line: Subcontractor Carpenter Inquiry
Please include your name relevant experience rate expectations availability and a few photos or descriptions of past work.