Construction Superintendent and Custom Home Lead Carpenter

The Contractor Consultants; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Advancement

Job summary

Marlin Home Solutions LLC in California seeks a Construction Superintendent and Custom Home Lead Carpenter. This hands-on role leads field crews, coordinates subcontractors, and ensures on-time delivery for luxury residential projects.

You will work on the tools daily and manage site operations with a focus on craftsmanship and safety. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in high-end residential construction, a proven supervisory track record, and owns professional carpentry tools.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of residential construction experience with high-end custom homes.
• 2+ years in supervisory roles as working foreman or lead.
• Own a complete set of professional hand tools and standard power tools.
• Valid California driver license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily field operations and lead carpenters, apprentices, and laborers.
• Perform timber framing, millwork, cabinetry, and finish carpentry to high standards.
• Read and build from architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and specs.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and project managers to meet timelines and budgets.
• Communicate progress updates to homeowners and architects on-site.
• Ensure Cal/OSHA safety standards and field cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Site management

Decision making

Tools

Professional hand tools

Power tools

Mobile construction software

Job description

Construction Superintendent and Custom Home Lead Carpenter

Company Name: Marlin Home Solutions LLC

Location:California (Regional Project Deployment)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday

Industry:High-End Residential Construction, Custom Home Building, and Luxury Remodeling

Pay Scale: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour based on experience

Incentives: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Paid Time Off (PTO), Professional Advancement

The Opportunity

We are an established, high-end residential design-build firm seeking a skilled, hands-on Construction Superintendent and Custom Home Lead Carpenter to manage job sites and elevate our building standards.

In this working foreman role, you will work on the tools daily while simultaneously directing field crews, mentoring apprentices, and coordinating with subcontractors and project managers. You will take full operational ownership of field builds across luxury custom homes and high-end residential remodels, ensuring structural integrity, precision finish quality, and on-time delivery. If you possess exceptional craftsmanship, natural leadership ability, and sharp technical problem-solving skills, our firm provides the long-term project pipeline to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Site Field Leadership: Coordinate daily field operations and lead a dedicated team of journeyman carpenters, apprentices, and field laborers.
• Expert Hands-on Craftsmanship: Perform expert-level timber framing, structural modifications, architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, and fine interior trim carpentry.
• Blueprint & Plan Interpretation: Read, navigate, and build directly from complex architectural blueprints, structural schematics, structural engineering drawings, and design specifications.
• Subcontractor & Trade Coordination: Direct, schedule, and monitor specialized trade subcontractors (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry) while auditing quality standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary on-site point of contact, communicating progress updates professionally to home owners, architects, and project managers.
• Safety & Cal/OSHA Compliance: Monitor and strictly enforce Cal/OSHA workplace safety standards, jobsite cleanliness, and daily safety practices.
• Schedule & Budget Oversight: Monitor project timelines, track material allocations, and ensure builds progress efficiently within budget parameters.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Required
• Industry Tenure: 5 to 7 years of dedicated residential construction experience, with heavy emphasis on high-end custom home builds and structural remodeling.
• Supervisory Leadership: Minimum 2 years of experience operating in a supervisory capacity as a working foreman, jobsite lead, or field superintendent.
• Tools of the Trade: Ownership of a complete set of professional hand tools and standard power tools appropriate for a master/journeyman carpenter.
• Mobility Credentials: Valid California Driver License with a clean, insurable driving record.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb scaffolding/ladders, and handle strenuous physical installation tasks in changing weather conditions.
• Preferred
• Trade Expertise: Custom cabinetry installation, high-end finish millwork, and advanced structural framing experience.
• Construction Tech Familiarity: Ability to read digital plans and navigate mobile construction management software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Pay: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour, commensurate with custom residential leadership experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) allocations covering holidays and personal leave.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive employee health and medical benefit options.
• Career Investment: Stable year-round pipeline of high-end custom residential projects.

About Our Firm

We are a premier design-build contractor specializing in luxury custom homes and architectural remodels. We pride ourselves on fine craftsmanship, transparent project management, and providing our field leads with the structural support required to build exceptional residential projects.

Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, technical trade skills, and verified field performance records.