xPL Fabrication Crew Leader

Turner Construction•Decatur, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The xPL Fabrication Crew Leader manages, plans, organizes, and supervises fabrication shop operations while assisting with skilled-trades work. The role leads and coordinates fabrication shop employees, subcontractors, and vendors, and is accountable for schedule delivery, work quality, project budget, and safety requirements. This is a working crew-leader position that combines hands-on shop support with supervision, work planning, scheduling, quality control, safety oversight, documentation, and employee development. The Crew Leader coordinates with project teams, the Superintendent, Environmental Health & Safety, Quality Control, Self-Perform Operations, Trades Managers, suppliers, and subcontractors to plan and deliver fabrication work. The position is based at the xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility in Decatur, Alabama, with 0–10% travel and possible night or weekend work as needed.

Requirements

At least 7 years of metal fabrication experience.
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 and sound judgment to solve problems.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication, active listening, and ability to engage with teams, clients, business partners, and management at all levels.
Basic computer skills for company and project applications, including smartphone or iPad use.
Proficient knowledge of EH&S processes and regulations.
Ability to develop team members and provide performance feedback.
Ability to travel by automobile, train, air, or other modes and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
Valid state driver’s license and/or CDL, as applicable to equipment operation and travel.

Responsibilities

Work as a Crew Leader, leading and supervising fabrication shop employees to complete work.
Promote xPL offsite’s Active Caring philosophy and high standards of care among teams, subcontractors, and clients.
Oversee fabrication shop work and coordinate with project staff on logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
Coordinate and monitor shop employee activities and support the appropriate use of tools while working alongside shop personnel as needed.
Validate materials and quantities supplied by subcontractors or suppliers against project manager orders.
Coordinate shop hold and inspection activities.
Review construction documents and plan fabrication work before it is put in place.
Collaborate with project teams to create schedules, sequence work, expedite deliveries, and develop recovery strategies when needed.
Develop shop work schedules and delegate assignments to the crew.
Coordinate work among assigned trade teams and monitor subcontractor and supplier understanding, implementation, and progress.
Manage contracted work to ensure compliance with approved contract documents.
Investigate and document resolution of issues within the assigned scope of work.
Work with the Superintendent to resolve local work-area issues 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 NCRs 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 on site safety and quality programs.
Guide trade teams in preparing and participating in daily Pre-Task Plans.
Ensure employees and subcontractors follow company standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security requirements.
Ensure teams understand work instructions, signage, and manufacturer safety instructions; inspect tools before use and oversee safe equipment operation and work practices.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, compactors, and construction hoists as needed.
Supervise and develop 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 Human Resources to resolve problems as needed.
Maintain teamwork, integrity, commitment, leadership, and positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and employees.
Participate in interviews for trade fabrication shop positions and provide candidate feedback to the interviewer lead.
Operate a project or personal vehicle when required.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.