Lead Carpenter & Site Superintendent - High-End Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks

Paid holidays 14

Health premium 50%

401(k) with match

Job summary

Blue Star is a Washington, DC-based design-build firm seeking a Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent to own high-end residential projects in Washington, DC. This hybrid leadership role blends field leadership with hands-on carpentry, with growth into a future Project Manager.

The position emphasizes running a job site, coordinating trades, and stepping in on the tools when needed, all while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-end residential construction
• 3+ years in a leadership role (Lead Carpenter, Foreman, or similar)
• 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

leadership

coordination

communication

planning

problem_solving

Tools

construction software

Job description

Blue Star is a Washington, DC-based design-build firm seeking a Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent to own high-end residential projects in Washington, DC. This hybrid leadership role blends field leadership with hands-on carpentry, with growth into a future Project Manager.

The position emphasizes running a job site, coordinating trades, and stepping in on the tools when needed, all while maintaining quality and safety standards.