Lead Carpenter & Site Leader for Luxury Homes

Alair Washington DC I Blue Star; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks

14 paid holidays annually

Health insurance (50% premium)

401(k) plan with company match

EOS-driven, structured culture

Job summary

Blue Star, a Washington, DC-based design-build firm, is seeking a Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent to own high-end residential projects across the DC area. This hybrid leadership role combines on-site management with hands-on carpentry and coordination of trades.

This position aims to grow into a Project Manager, supporting crafts, leadership, and growth within a structured, professional team. Must excel under pressure with calm, solutions-oriented leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-end residential construction.
• 3+ years in a leadership role (Lead Carpenter, Foreman, or similar).
• Proven experience managing job sites, coordinating trades, and driving projects forward.
• Strong understanding of custom home building – not commercial construction.
• Strong working knowledge of framing and finish carpentry, MEP coordination, and sequencing of residential projects.
• Familiarity with DC construction environment (permitting, logistics, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Comfortable using construction software, apps, and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from start to finish.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and inspections to keep projects moving forward.
• Maintain project schedules with a focus on weekly and near-term execution.
• Ensure quality standards align with high-end, bespoke residential expectations.
• Step in on carpentry work when needed to support progress and maintain standards.
• Communicate clearly with internal team members and leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site.
• Use company systems and technology to track progress and updates.

Skills

Leadership

Site coordination

Carpentry expertise

Framing & finish carpentry

MEP coordination

DC permitting knowledge

Construction software

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Blue Star, a Washington, DC-based design-build firm, is seeking a Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent to own high-end residential projects across the DC area. This hybrid leadership role combines on-site management with hands-on carpentry and coordination of trades.

This position aims to grow into a Project Manager, supporting crafts, leadership, and growth within a structured, professional team. Must excel under pressure with calm, solutions-oriented leadership.