Lead Carpenter & Site Superintendent — Growth Path to PM

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

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

14 paid holidays

Company-paid health premium

401(k) with 4% match

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 Washington, DC. This hybrid leadership role combines field leadership with hands-on carpentry and coordination of trades, with growth into a future Project Manager.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in luxury residential construction and 3+ years in leadership, with strong framing, finish carpentry, MEP coordination, and sequencing.

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.

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

Field leadership

Site management

Carpentry supervision

Framing carpentry

Finish carpentry

MEP coordination

DC permitting

Construction software

Leadership

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 Washington, DC. This hybrid leadership role combines field leadership with hands-on carpentry and coordination of trades, with growth into a future Project Manager.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in luxury residential construction and 3+ years in leadership, with strong framing, finish carpentry, MEP coordination, and sequencing.