Lead Carpenter Site Superintendent

Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent

Blue Star

Washington DC Onsite Fulltime

About Us

Blue Star is a Washington DC-based design-build firm specializing in high-end residential construction and remodeling. We bring together design craftsmanship and project execution under one roof to deliver seamless detail-driven projects from concept through completion.

Our team is known for producing thoughtful well-built homes while operating with a high level of professionalism structure and accountability. We value people who take pride in their work communicate clearly and approach challenges with a calm solutions-oriented mindset.

Learn more about us: Overview

We are seeking a Lead Carpenter / Site Superintendent to take ownership of our high-end residential projects across Washington DC. This is not a traditional superintendent role-and its not a purely hands-on carpenter position either.

This is a hybrid leadership role for someone who can run a job site coordinate trades and still step in on the tools when needed-all while growing into a future Project Manager.

If you take pride in craftsmanship lead calmly under pressure and want to be part of a structured high-performing team this could be the right next step.

What This Role Really Is

• A field leader responsible for day-to-day site execution
• A hands-on builder who can contribute when needed (approx. 50/50 split)
• A coordinator of trades and subcontractors
• A Project Manager in the making-someone ready to grow into more responsibility over time

What Youll Be Responsible For

• 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

What Were Looking For

• 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 (mechanical electrical plumbing) and sequencing of residential construction projects
• Familiarity with DC construction environment (permitting logistics etc.) is a strong plus
• Comfortable using construction software apps and digital tools

Mindset & Leadership Style

• Calm composed and solutions-oriented under pressure
• Organized and systematic in how you approach problems
• High level of integrity reliability and accountability
• Strong communicator who can lead without ego
• Someone others trust and genuinely enjoy working with

Why Blue Star

We operate with a clear belief: great people great process exceptional results.

• Structured team-oriented environment (EOS-driven)
• High-quality design-forward residential projects
• Clear path to grow into a Project Manager role
• A culture built on trust accountability and professionalism

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $80000 - $100000 per year (depending on experience).
• A great team atmosphere where collaboration and professionalism thrive
• 2 weeks PTO (40 hours) annually with increases based on tenure
• 14 paid holidays annually (more than most companies)
• 50% company-paid HMO health care premium for employees with additional options for family coverage
• 401(k) Plan after one year of employment with up to 4% company match- Blue Star matches 100% of the first 3% of salary deferred- Plus 50% of employee contributions on the next 2% of salary deferred

Ready to Build at a Higher Level

If you have experience in high-end residential construction and are ready to step into a role that blends craft leadership and growth wed love to hear from you.