xPL Fabrication Crew Leader

Turner Construction Company•Decatur, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage, plan, organize, and supervise fabrication shop operations while assisting with skilled trades work. Lead, direct, and coordinate xPL offsite Trade fabrication shop employees, subcontractors, and vendors. Manage schedule delivery, work quality, project budget, and safety requirements. The role is based at the xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility project in Decatur, Alabama, and is a regular, hourly non-exempt trade position. The Crew Leader works alongside the shop team, coordinates work and resources, and collaborates with project leadership, the Superintendent, subcontractors, suppliers, Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Control teams. The role also includes developing and supervising employees, maintaining project and safety documentation, and supporting coordinated, safe, and quality fabrication operations.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in metal fabrication.
At least 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Active OSHA 30-hour certification, or willingness to pursue certification.
Ability to lead, delegate, engage, and motivate teams.
Strong planning and analysis skills.
Critical-thinking skills and sound judgment in problem-solving.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules to execute work activities.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to engage with teams, clients, business partners, and management at all levels.
Basic computer skills for using company and project applications, such as a smartphone or iPad.
Proficient knowledge of EH&S processes and regulations.
Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback.
Ability to travel by automobile, train, or air and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
Valid state driver’s license and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), as applicable to equipment operation or travel.

Responsibilities

Work as a Crew Leader while leading and supervising fabrication shop employees in completing work.
Promote xPL offsite’s Active Caring philosophy and high standards of care among teams, subcontractors, and clients.
Oversee fabrication shop work and make related decisions; review jobsite needs with project staff, including logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
Coordinate with project team leaders to schedule and expedite material and equipment deliveries.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor shop employee activities; support the use of tools and work alongside shop employees and others as needed.
Validate materials and quantities provided by subcontractors or suppliers against project manager orders.
Coordinate shop hold and inspection activities.
Review construction documents and plan fabrication work ahead of installation.
Contribute to shop logistics, organization, layout, equipment, and workforce utilization.
Understand scopes of work in plans and specifications and lead the team in completing installation.
Collaborate with the project team to create schedules, determine work sequencing, and develop and implement recovery strategies when needed to maintain the project schedule.
Develop fabrication shop work schedules and delegate crew assignments.
Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to verify their understanding of scopes of work and implementation plans, and monitor their progress.
Manage contracted work to ensure installation complies with approved contract documents.
Investigate and document the resolution of issues within the assigned scope of work.
Work with the Superintendent to resolve local-area problems involving procedures, precedence, design clarifications, labor, equipment schedules, and related matters.
Identify and repair deficiencies found by Quality Control inspectors before work is put in place, and document corrections, including Non-Conformance Reports and other reports required by AISC.
Complete and submit required time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports, and safety paperwork.
Collaborate with EH&S and Quality Control teams on site safety and quality programs.
Guide Trade teams in conducting and participating in daily Pre-Task Plans.
Ensure Trade employees and subcontractors follow xPL offsite standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security requirements.
Ensure teams understand work instructions, project signage, and manufacturer safety instructions; inspect tools before use to confirm they are safe and in working condition.
Reinforce safety expectations and oversee equipment operation, safety protocols, and selection of appropriate equipment.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, compactors, and construction hoists as needed.
Supervise and develop assigned Trade employees, provide feedback and discipline as needed, and complete or contribute to performance evaluations and development recommendations.
Handle employee matters discreetly and work with SPO, Trades Managers, and local Human Resources to resolve problems.
Demonstrate teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership, and maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and employees.
Participate in external interviews for Trade fabrication shop positions and provide candidate feedback to the interviewer lead.
Operate a project or personal vehicle when required by assigned activities.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.