Sergio Rivera
Honolulu
Summary
Master Carpenter and Licensed General Contractor specializing in high-end renovations and custom builds. Demonstrated expertise in intricate finish carpentry, structural guidance, and project management. Committed to quality assurance and maintaining safety standards while delivering exceptional craftsmanship across diverse residential projects.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Carpenter
Independent Consultant
Honolulu
01.2022 - Current
- Executed finish carpentry for built-in custom cabinetry and high-end window/door systems, achieving quality craftsmanship in each project.
- Delivered expert structural guidance on renovations, aligning design intent with site feasibility and local building codes for compliance.
- Led design-build consultations as technical advisor and lead installer for private residential clients, enhancing renovation outcomes.
Owner / General Contractor
Hawaii Custom Building
Honolulu
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Founded and operated a premier full-service design-build firm specializing in new custom homes and renovations.
- Directed project phases from site demolition to high-end finish installations, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
- Managed logistics for subcontractor scheduling, material procurement, and permit submissions to maintain compliance with DPP regulations.
- Maintained a 100% safety record across simultaneous job sites by implementing strict OSHA-compliant protocols.
Lead Carpenter / Project Foreman
Oahu
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with established high-end general contractors on premiere projects across Oahu, advancing from Journeyman to Foreman.
- Led field crews of 10+ to meet production schedules and quality benchmarks for 'foundation-to-rooftop' projects.
- Mastered complex custom framing and advanced finish carpentry, including specialty window/door systems and built-in cabinetry.
- Mastered complex custom framing and advanced finish carpentry, including specialty window/door systems and built-in cabinetry.
- Mastered complex custom framing and advanced finish carpentry, including specialty window/door systems and built-in cabinetry.
Apprentice to Journeyman Carpenter
Custom Home Builder
Santa Cruz & Lake Tahoe
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of structural building fundamentals and high-end construction, progressing from small-scale remodels to full-scale additions and new builds.
- Constructed rough framework, floor systems, stairs, and hand-cut roof structures for luxury properties in Bay Area and Tahoe regions.
- Assisted with framing and installation of residential structures.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members on project timelines and task assignments.
Education
Business Management Studies - General Education
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
OnlineBlueprint Reading - Project Scheduling, and Estimating
Cabrillo Community College
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Project Management
- Estimating
- Budgeting
- Blueprint Take-offs
- RFI/COI Management
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Structural Construction
- New Home Construction
- ADUs
- Rough Framing
- Custom Stack & Tie-in Roofs
- Truss Systems
- Stair Cutter
- Foundation Formwork
- Master Carpentry
- Complex Window/Door Systems
- Custom Millwork
- Cabinetry
- Decks
- Lanais
- Pergolas
- Gazebos
- Leadership
- Team Mentorship
- Client Relations
- Job Site Safety (OSHA)
- Quality Assurance
Websites
Certification
- Hawaii State Contractor License, #BC-34271, General Building Contractor
- Safety, OSHA Standards & Safety Training
Timeline
Master Carpenter
Independent Consultant
01.2022 - Current
Owner / General Contractor
Hawaii Custom Building
01.2015 - 01.2022
Lead Carpenter / Project Foreman
01.2000 - 01.2015
Apprentice to Journeyman Carpenter
Custom Home Builder
01.1993 - 01.2000
Business Management Studies - General Education
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
Blueprint Reading - Project Scheduling, and Estimating
Cabrillo Community College