Site Lead - Residential Construction

Site Lead - Residential Construction Reports to: Owner Works closely with:

Owner and Administrative Coordinator Compensation:

$34-$39 per hour, depending on experience

Hours:

25-35 hours per week to start, with potential for growth

Location:

Field-based (Whatcom County job sites)

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled, proactive, and highly reliable Site Lead to oversee day-to-day activities on active residential construction projects. This role is responsible for helping keep projects organized, moving forward, and aligned with the project scope through strong communication, coordination, documentation, and field support. As the Site Lead, you will serve as the eyes and ears on the ground for the Owner, helping ensure projects stay organized, productive, and aligned with company standards. You will act as the primary field point of contact for subcontractors and jobsite-related questions, helping coordinate daily activities, maintain organized and professional jobsites, document project progress, and proactively identify issues before they become larger problems. The ideal candidate has residential construction experience, understands jobsite flow and sequencing, communicates well with subcontractors, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of organization, quality, and professionalism. This position requires someone who is self-motivated, dependable, capable of working independently, and comfortable taking ownership of daily field operations while collaborating closely with the Owner and Administrative Coordinator. While many day-to-day questions and issues can be handled independently, larger decisions, scope changes, unusual situations, and client-facing matters should be escalated to the Owner for direction. This is a hands-on role that combines field coordination, project documentation, jobsite organization, subcontractor coordination, and occasional labor to help keep projects moving efficiently. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced carpenter or construction professional who is interested in growing into greater leadership and project management responsibilities over time. This position has the potential to grow into a Construction Manager role with increased responsibility as the business expands and the right candidate develops into the position.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Walker Building Company is a family-run residential construction business based in Fairhaven, serving homeowners throughout Whatcom County. We specialize in remodels, ADUs, and custom homes, delivering high-quality construction and organized, client-focused project management. We are a husband-and-wife owned company that stays closely involved in both planning and execution, and we are looking for a dependable Site Lead to help bring organization, momentum, and leadership to our active job sites. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, growing team where your contributions are visible, valued, and directly impact project and company success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Subcontractor & Field Coordination

• Serve as the primary field point of contact for subcontractors and day-to-day jobsite questions
• Review project scopes and plans with subcontractors and ensure work is being performed according to project expectations
• Coordinate daily jobsite activities and help maintain smooth workflow between subcontractors and project phases
• Provide regular project updates and communicate issues, concerns, or delays to the Owner
• Escalate scope changes, unusual situations, significant field issues, and major decisions to the Owner for direction
• Coordinate closely with the Administrative Coordinator regarding schedules, project status, subcontractor coordination, and upcoming project needs
• Meet inspectors on site as needed and ensure projects are prepared for inspections Jobsite Quality, Organization & Maintenance
• Monitor workmanship and help ensure work is completed to company quality standards and project specifications
• Identify potential issues early and proactively communicate concerns before they impact schedule, quality, or budget
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and professional jobsites at all times
• Install and maintain containment and protection systems, including dust barriers, floor protection, and protection of finished surfaces
• Receive, inspect, organize, and stage materials to support efficient workflow and trade sequencing
• Assist with general jobsite setup, organization, cleanup, and project readiness between subcontractor phases Documentation & Project Tracking
• Maintain daily job logs including progress updates, site conditions, subcontractor activity, and project notes
• Capture, organize, and upload jobsite photos and project documentation
• Track project progress and help ensure field information is accurately communicated to the office Logistics & Hands-On Field Support
• Pick up and deliver materials, tools, supplies, and project-related items as needed
• Run project-related errands to support project progress and avoid delays
• Perform hands-on labor as needed to keep projects moving, including punch list work, minor carpentry tasks, hardware installation, minor corrective work, inspection-related items, site preparation, and other field tasks required to maintain project flow
• Support overall project execution by helping maintain momentum, organization, accountability, and professionalism across active jobsites

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-7 years of residential construction experience preferred
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes, sequencing, and jobsite operations
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Experience working in the field as a carpenter, lead carpenter, or similar construction role
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented when challenges, schedule changes, or unexpected issues arise
• Consistently communicates with respect, professionalism, and emotional maturity when interacting with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and team members
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on responsibilities, while also working as a team
• Ability to identify problems, think critically, and communicate solutions effectively
• Comfortable serving as the primary day-to-day field contact while knowing when to escalate issues
• Willingness to perform hands-on labor and field tasks as needed to support project success
• Ability to maintain organized, clean, and professional jobsites
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and ability to travel between job sites and suppliers throughout Whatcom County
• Comfortable using smartphones, email, and project management software for communication, documentation, and reporting
• Reliable, trustworthy, professional, and committed to high-quality work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in residential remodeling, ADUs, or custom home construction
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing day-to-day jobsite activities
• Familiarity with Buildertrend, Asana, Google Workspace, or similar software
• Experience meeting inspectors and preparing projects for inspections
• Interest in growing into greater leadership and project management responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a field-based role across multiple active residential construction sites throughout Whatcom County. The position requires frequent movement between jobsites, occasional material pickups and deliveries, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and the ability to perform light to moderate physical labor. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing field coordination, communication, organization, documentation, and hands-on project support in a fast-paced construction environment. This role is ideal for an experienced carpenter or construction professional who is ready to take on greater leadership and coordination responsibilities while continuing to stay actively involved in the field.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $34-$39 per hour, depending on experience
• 25-35 hours per week to start
• Opportunity for increased hours, responsibilities, and advancement into a Construction Manager role
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel between jobsites, suppliers, inspections, and project-related errands If this sounds like you, please apply.

Thank you!

Pay:

$34.00 - $39.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 35.0 per week

Work Location:

In person