Careers with
Carmel Building & Design

At Carmel Building & Design, we design, build and remodel homes in Monterey Peninsula communities, with a clear focus on sustainable building practices including Passive House. We are always on the lookout for conscientious, skilled team players to join our staff. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll have opportunities to learn and employ leading-edge sustainable construction practices that are setting the standard for the way homes are built.
We are currently hiring a Residential Construction Project Manager and a Journey-level Carpenter for our custom home projects. Please apply at .
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Rob Nicely

President & Partner

Rob studied art at the University of California, Davis and has been in the construction industry since 1980. His rare combination of technical expertise and artistic sensibility enables him to provide a unique and exceptional experience for clients. As president, Rob leads by example. He is dedicated to the highest standards of quality and customer service, and to using the latest techniques and technologies to create environmentally mindful homes.
Rob is a Certified Green Building Professional (Build It Green) and Certified Passive House Consultant (Passive House Institute). He has served on the Passive House California board of directors since January 2018. Over the years Rob has garnered several accreditations. He participates in a variety of advocacy efforts, all focused on improving the quality of homes that Carmel Building & Design produces and increasing the ecological sustainability of the building industry in general. In his leisure time, Rob enjoys sculpting and painting.