Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent

Blue Star • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Star, a Washington, DC-based design-build firm specializing in high-end residential construction and remodeling, is seeking a Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent to lead on-site execution for residential projects across Washington, DC. This hybrid leadership role combines site management, trade coordination, and hands-on carpentry, with an approximate 50/50 split between leadership and tools as needed. The role is intended for someone who can run a job site while contributing to construction work and growing toward a future Project Manager position.

The position involves leading projects from start to finish, coordinating subcontractors, trades, and inspections, and managing weekly and near-term execution against project schedules. The Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent is responsible for maintaining high-end quality standards, communicating with the internal team and leadership, keeping the job site clean, safe, and organized, and using company systems and technology to track progress and updates.

Blue Star describes its environment as structured and team-oriented, with an EOS-driven process and a culture centered on trust, accountability, and professionalism. Projects are high-quality and design-forward.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in high-end residential construction.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role such as Lead Carpenter or Foreman.
• Proven experience managing job sites, coordinating trades, and driving projects forward.
• Strong understanding of custom home building; commercial construction experience is not the focus.
• Strong working knowledge of framing and finish carpentry, MEP coordination (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), and sequencing residential construction projects.
• Comfort using construction software, apps, and digital tools.
• Calm, composed, and solutions-oriented approach under pressure.
• Organized and systematic approach to problems.
• High integrity, reliability, and accountability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead without ego.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Washington, DC construction environment, including permitting and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 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 meet high-end, bespoke residential expectations.
• Perform 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.

Benefits

• Base salary of $80,000–$100,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Two weeks of PTO (40 hours) annually, with increases based on tenure.
• 14 paid holidays annually.
• Company pays 50% of the employee HMO health care premium, with additional family coverage options.
• 401(k) plan after one year of employment, with up to a 4% company match.
• Collaborative team atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed