Summary: Seeking an exceptional Lead Carpenter / Project Manager who prides themselves on quality craftsmanship for an award-winning residential remodeling firm. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to join a team where quality and craftsmanship are highly valued 2. Work on projects with detailed architectural plans and selected materials 3. Be the face of the company on site, managing projects from demo to punch list For the Craftsperson Who's Done Settling for Less Reston, VA | Full-Time | $38–$42/hr + Great Benefits If you take pride in your work and you're tired of being pushed to cut corners, keep reading. Synergy Design & Construction is an award-winning residential remodeling firm based in Reston, VA — and we're looking for an exceptional Lead Carpenter / Project Manager to join our team. Not just someone who can do the work. Someone who cares about the work. We're not for everyone. If you want volume and speed, we're probably not your place. But if you want to be part of projects where quality is non-negotiable and your craftsmanship is actually valued, read on. WHY SYNERGY IS DIFFERENT We stay local. We work exclusively in Reston and the immediate surrounding area — no Maryland, no DC. Shorter drives, better work-life balance, a community you'll build real roots in. We design everything in-house. Detailed architectural plans and materials are selected before you ever set foot on site. You'll have what you need to do the job right. Quality is the standard, not the goal. Our clients, trade partners, and team all know it. We treat our people well. Competitive pay, great benefits, and a team that respects what you bring to the table. THE ROLE As Lead Carpenter / Project Manager, you are the face of Synergy on the job site. You own the project — from first day of demo to final punch list item. You'll work directly with homeowners, coordinate trade partners, and ensure every detail is executed to the plan. This is a working position. You'll be in the field doing the work alongside managing the site. You should be as comfortable swinging a hammer as talking through a schedule with a client. You'll be responsible for: Hands-on carpentry: framing (floors, walls, decks), finish trim (crown, base, casing), and cabinetry installation Demolition, rough framing, and punch list completion Supervising and inspecting trade partner work (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, drywall, painting, masonry) Daily documentation — subcontractor activity, client requests, schedule updates Serving as the on-site point of contact for the homeowner throughout the project WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 5+ years of experience in residential remodeling (not new construction) Strong finish carpentry and cabinetry installation skills Ability to read architectural plans and manage a job site independently Excellent communication — with clients, subs, and our design team Organized, accountable, and professional A genuine pride in the finished product COMPENSATION & BENEFITS $38–$42/hr based on experience Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (50% employer contribution) 401(k) with matching Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Account Annual Tool & PPE Allowance Mileage Reimbursement Consistent 40 hrs/week, M–F, no weekends, year-round TO APPLY Send your resume and — if you have them — a few photos of past finish work you're proud of. We read every application personally and will respond to candidates who look like a strong fit. Background checks conducted on all hires.
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