Construction Team Lead

McGrath Rent Corp•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Construction Team Lead leads a crew that services and repairs modular buildings. The role coordinates and prioritizes production work, assigns tasks to modular mechanics and general maintenance employees, and verifies work quality against company standards. The lead also performs preventative maintenance and construction work, provides ongoing training and coaching, and supports other leaders as needed. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position involves indoor and outdoor work in varying weather, temperatures, and job-site conditions, as well as frequent physical activity and hands-on construction tasks. It is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana. Pre-employment screenings occur after a conditional offer. The company uses E-Verify and does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

At least 4–6 years of experience in construction or a related industry, performing and leading general construction trades.
Ability to lead a team effectively and provide guidance and direction.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, procedures, company work orders, work instructions, and floor plans.
Ability to use manual and power tools and follow operating guidelines.
Ability to perform tasks safely and understand company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to deliver high-quality work consistent with company construction standards.
Ability to take, record, and follow standard measurements and cut or separate materials to specific measurements or quantities.
Ability to read company construction documents provided in English and guide the construction team in completing necessary work.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and tolerate varying weather, temperatures, and job-site conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials, tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and safely navigate modular buildings, storage and office containers, inventory yards, storage areas, and work sites.
Ability to perform physical activities for extended periods, including walking, inspecting equipment, reviewing inventory assets, and performing hands-on tasks.
Sufficient manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate tools, equipment, computers, tablets, and mobile devices safely and effectively.
Ability to visually inspect modular buildings, inventory assets, labels, equipment, and documentation for discrepancies, damage, or quality concerns.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in spoken and written Spanish.
Prior experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or other specialties.
Prior experience overseeing a team of at least six employees.
Knowledge of current building codes, including 2016 CBC, 2018 IBC, and ADA.
Knowledge of LEAN.
Ability to complete material and labor takeoffs from blueprints.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and prioritize the production crew’s work schedule and assign tasks to modular mechanics and general maintenance employees.
Learn and train as needed, and verify completed work meets company quality standards.
Perform preventative maintenance and construction on modular buildings, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, and cleaning.
Monitor team members’ work to meet productivity, quality, and safety requirements.
Ensure the team maintains tools, supplies, and the work area according to the area’s 6S checklist.
Participate in safety meetings and provide safety training to crew members.
Apply current industry safety practices, including knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Conduct and document daily and weekly safety audits.
Provide continuous training to crew members and new employees; coach and counsel team members regarding their responsibilities.
Act as a backfill for other leaders when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.