Construction Crew Lead

Job Description

TheConstruction Crew Leadassists the Crew Foreman in constructing quality building projects that are profitable and provide a positive construction experience for the customer. This position helps create a construction team that promotes a positive attitude, develops an atmosphere for setting and meeting goals and strives to achieve company objectives. This position offers the potential for career advancement.

• Keep current with and apply the Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards to every building
• Read,understand and build according to construction plans
• The Leadefficiently executes tasks needed to complete a quality building including but not limited to: digging andinstalling footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows, entry and other doors and door openings, installing various siding and roofing materials including hi-rib steel, shingles, wood and other siding materials and mortarless masonry units, finishing with metal and wood trims
• Provide the construction expertise, organizational andcommunication skills necessary to complete quality building projects profitably
• The Lead, in additionto the Crew Foreman, provides leadership for the crew in all aspects of the building construction process
• Assist in the technical training and re-training of crew members, including new hires, to ensure they are fully trained and follow all safety andconstruction procedures
• Assist in establishing healthy workplace environments that are safe, organized, productive and enjoyable
• Help promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect among fellow employees, customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors
• Help create a positive team that enthusiastically works to achieve the objectives of the crew, the local construction center and theentire company.
• The Leadassists in ensuring a positive construction experience for the customer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in building construction is required
• Carpentry, framing, post-frame construction, or equivalent experience is preferred
• Applicant must hold a Class A CDL license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of being hired.
• Valid drivers license is required.
• Desire to obtain OSHA 10-hour, Equipment Operation and Competent Person Certifications once hired
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and provide leadership
• Participate in and lead our formal training programs
• Ability to measure human productivity and improve effectiveness
• Embrace accountability and ownership
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Available to work a flexible schedule (6am to 6pm) that will include Saturdays during peak construction periods
• Ability to take direction
• Produce quality work in an efficient manner
• Agree to comply with all of our safety processes and procedures
• Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools in a safe and proper manner
• Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively
• Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)
• Possess good communication skills - both written and verbal
• This position requires 40% travel, which includes overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.

Additional Information

• Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Bonus incentives for building in efficient manner
• Training bonus
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bad weather pay
• 401K Opportunity
• ESOP Retirement Program in which you become an owner of the company