Construction Team Lead

McGrath Rent Corp•Etna Green, IN

About The Position

The Construction Team Lead leads a crew that services and repairs modular buildings. The role coordinates and prioritizes the production crew’s work schedule, assigns tasks to modular mechanics and general maintenance employees, and verifies work quality against company standards. The team lead also performs preventative maintenance and construction work on modular buildings, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, and cleaning. The role monitors team productivity, quality, and safety; maintains tools, supplies, and work areas in accordance with the 6S checklist; participates in safety meetings and training; and conducts and documents daily and weekly safety audits. The team lead trains and coaches crew members and new employees, provides guidance and counseling as needed, and fills in for other leaders when necessary. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. This position involves indoor and outdoor work in varying weather, temperatures, and job-site conditions, as well as sustained physical activity and hands-on construction tasks. The role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana. The company conducts pre-employment screenings after a conditional offer, 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 effectively lead a team 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 specified measurements or quantities.
Ability to read company construction documents provided in English and guide the construction team in completing necessary work.
Ability and willingness to learn new computer programs and systems, including internal and Microsoft Suite applications.
Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to maintain manual dexterity and physical activity for most of the day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and hold or lift a variety of objects.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, climb ladders, and perform other manual labor throughout the workday.
Ability to carry, push, pull, and move materials, tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely navigate modular buildings, storage and office containers, inventory yards, storage areas, and work sites.
Sufficient manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate tools, equipment, computers, tablets, and mobile devices safely and effectively.
Ability to visually inspect buildings, assets, labels, equipment, and documentation for discrepancies, damage, or quality concerns.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead a crew servicing and repairing modular buildings.
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 work quality according to company 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 work areas in accordance with the area’s 6S checklist.
Participate in safety meetings and safety training for crew members.
Apply current industry safety practices, including knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Conduct and document daily and weekly safety audits.
Train new and current crew members; coach and counsel team members regarding their responsibilities as needed.
Act as a backfill for other leaders when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.