Lead Carpenter

Synergy Design & Construction Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Annual Tool & PPE Allowance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Synergy Design & Construction Inc in Reston, VA is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter to take ownership of job sites from demo day through to the final punch list. You will actively perform carpentry and manage the overall project, ensuring high-quality results.

With a local focus, no seasonal layoffs, and a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, this position emphasizes quality work and a collaborative approach with trade partners and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential remodeling.
• Strong finish carpentry and cabinetry installation skills.
• Ability to manage a job site independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on carpentry and lead demolition.
• Supervise and inspect work of trade partners.
• Manage job site schedule, budget, and documentation.

Skills

Residential remodeling experience

Finish carpentry skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Annual Tool & PPE Allowance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Lead Carpenter - Synergy Design & Construction — Reston, VA | Full-Time | M–F

About the Role

Synergy Design & Construction is an award-winning residential remodeling firm in Reston, VA, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter to own job sites from demo day through final punch list.

This is a working position — you'll be hands‑on in the field while project managing the job as a whole - serving as the primary point of contact for trade partners & vendors. If you take pride in your craft, hate being pushed to cut corners, and want consistent year‑round work with a company that actually values quality over speed, this is your opportunity.

We work exclusively in Reston and the immediate surrounding area. No Maryland. No DC.

What You'll Do

• Perform hands‑on carpentry: framing (floors, walls, decks), finish trim (crown, base, casing), and cabinetry installation
• Lead demolition, rough framing, and punch list completion
• Supervise and inspect trade partner work across all disciplines — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, drywall, painting, and masonry
• Read and execute from detailed architectural plans
• Manage job site schedule, budget adherence, and daily documentation
• Serve as the on‑site point of contact for homeowners throughout each project

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in residential remodeling (not new construction)
• Strong finish carpentry and cabinetry installation skills
• Proven ability to manage a job site independently
• Comfortable reading architectural and construction plans
• Excellent communication skills — with clients, subcontractors, and an in‑house design team
• Organized, accountable, and professional
• A genuine pride in the finished product

Why Synergy

• Local focus — we work only in Reston and nearby NoVA communities
• In‑house design team — plans and materials are finalized before you arrive on site
• Quality over speed — always
• Stable, year‑round work — no seasonal layoffs, no slowdowns
• No weekends — consistent Monday–Friday schedule

To Apply

Submit your resume and, if available, photos of past finish work you're proud of. We review every application personally and respond to candidates who appear to be a strong fit.