Custom Home Working Superintendent & Senior Lead Carpenter

The Contractor Consultants; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and PTO

Advancement tracks

Year-round project pipeline

Job summary

Marlin Home Solutions LLC is seeking a skilled Custom Home Working Superintendent & Senior Lead Carpenter to manage high-end residential builds and luxury remodels across regional project sites.

This hands-on leadership role requires you to work on the tools daily while directing crews, mentoring apprentices, and coordinating trade subcontractors to ensure quality and safety. Expect a steady pipeline of year-round projects and strong advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7+ years of hands-on residential construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years operating as a working foreman, jobsite lead, or working superintendent in residential construction.
• Ownership of a complete set of professional hand tools and standard power tools.
• Valid California Driver License with a clean, insurable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on scaffolding/ladders, and execute strenuous physical installations.

Responsibilities

• On-Site Field Leadership: coordinate daily field operations and direct a team of journeyman carpenters, apprentices, and field laborers.
• Master hands-on craftsmanship: perform timber framing, structural modifications, cabinetry installation, millwork, and fine finish carpentry.
• Blueprint & structural plan interpretation: read and build from architectural drawings, structural plans, MEP schematics, and design specs.
• Subcontractor & trade coordination: schedule, direct, and audit trade subcontractors to enforce design compliance and quality.
• Client & stakeholder relations: serve as the primary on-site point of contact with homeowners, architects, and project managers.
• Safety & Cal/OSHA compliance: enforce safety requirements and conduct daily jobsite inspections.
• Timeline & material oversight: track deliveries, monitor progress against schedules, keep builds within budget.

Skills

Residential construction

Supervisory experience

Tools ownership

Driver license

Physical fitness

Tools

Bluebeam

BuilderTrend

Procore

Job description

Company Name: Marlin Home Solutions LLC

Location: San Jose, CA (Bay Area Regional Custom Home Deployments)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday

Industry: High-End Custom Residential Construction, Luxury Remodeling, and Design-Build

Pay Scale: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour ($72,800.00 to $104,000.00 base annual equivalent)

Incentives: Comprehensive Employee Health Benefits Package, Paid Time Off (PTO), Professional Advancement Tracks, Stable Year-Round Custom Build Pipeline

The Opportunity

Marlin Home Solutions LLC is seeking a skilled Custom Home Working Superintendent & Senior Lead Carpenter to manage high-end residential custom builds and luxury architectural remodels across regional project sites.

In this hands-on field leadership position, you will work on the tools daily while directing field crews, mentoring apprentice carpenters, and managing trade subcontractors. You will take total operational ownership of site logistics, structural framing, architectural millwork, and quality control from initial mobilization through final owner walkthrough. If you bring master-level finish carpentry skills, strong blueprint literacy, and a proven track record of managing residential jobsites to strict Cal/OSHA standards, Marlin Home Solutions LLC provides a steady year-round project pipeline and clear advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Site Field Leadership: Coordinate daily field operations, sequence trade workflows, and direct a dedicated team of journeyman carpenters, apprentices, and field laborers.
• Master Hands-On Craftsmanship: Perform expert-level timber framing, structural modifications, custom cabinetry installation, architectural millwork, and fine interior finish carpentry.
• Blueprint & Structural Plan Interpretation: Read, navigate, and build directly from complex architectural drawings, structural engineering plans, MEP schematics, and design specifications.
• Subcontractor & Trade Coordination: Schedule, direct, and audit specialized trade subcontractors (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry) to enforce design compliance and quality standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary on-site point of contact, communicating project updates professionally to homeowners, architects, and project managers.
• Safety & Cal/OSHA Compliance: Enforce Cal/OSHA workplace safety requirements, conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Timeline & Material Oversight: Track daily material deliveries, monitor jobsite progress against project schedules, and ensure builds remain within budget parameters.

Required

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Dedicated Trade Tenure: Minimum 5 to 7+ years of hands-on residential construction experience, specializing in luxury custom homes and complex structural remodels.
• Working Supervisory Experience: Minimum 2 years operating as a working foreman, jobsite lead, or working superintendent in residential construction.
• Professional Tool Investment: Ownership of a complete set of professional hand tools and standard power tools suited 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, work on scaffolding/ladders, and execute strenuous physical installations in changing weather conditions.

Preferred

• Specialized Trade Skills: Deep expertise in custom cabinetry installation, fine interior millwork, or heavy structural timber framing.
• Construction Technology Competency: Experience using digital plan readers (e.g., Bluebeam) and mobile construction management software (e.g., BuilderTrend, Procore).

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Pay: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour based on custom residential lead experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) allocations covering paid holidays, vacation days, and personal leave.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• Career Investment: Long-term career progression tracks supported by a steady, year-round pipeline of high-end custom residential projects.

About Marlin Home Solutions LLC

Marlin Home Solutions LLC is a premier design-build general contractor specializing in luxury custom homes and high-end residential remodels. We pride ourselves on fine craftsmanship, operational integrity, and providing our working field leads with the structural support, modern software tools, and resources needed to execute exceptional architectural builds.

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