Located in Longview, WA
Pay: $$26.00-$32.00 DOE
Job Full Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Construction Project Lead to oversee day-to-day operations at active construction sites in and around Cowlitz County for a medium size contractor and working directly with the Owner. This position is responsible for leading field crews and subcontractors, coordinating daily work activities, monitoring project progress, maintaining a safe and organized job site, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to quality standards.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is comfortable being in the field, directing workers, solving problems as they arise, and keeping multiple trades and crews moving in the right direction.
Wage: $26.00-$32.00 an hour
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily operations of active construction job sites.
- Direct, coordinate, and supervise construction crews, subcontractors, and other onsite personnel.
- Assign daily work priorities and ensure employees understand project expectations and deadlines.
- Monitor employee and subcontractor performance, productivity, attendance, and quality of work.
- Conduct daily job-site walkthroughs to identify progress, potential delays, safety concerns, and quality issues.
- Coordinate scheduling of crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
- Ensure work is being completed according to project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
- Maintain project schedules and adjust manpower and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Communicate daily expectations, project changes, and priorities to field personnel.
- Lead job-site meetings and coordinate work between different trades.
- Work closely with foremen and crew leads to resolve job-site challenges quickly.
- Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available when needed to prevent downtime.
- Monitor labor hours and job-site productivity.
- Identify potential delays or problems and develop solutions before they impact the overall project schedule.
- Enforce company safety policies and L&I requirements throughout the job site.
- Ensure workers are using proper PPE and following safe work practices.
- Address employee performance, conduct, attendance, and safety concerns as necessary.
- Inspect completed work to ensure workmanship meets company and customer expectations.
- Coordinate inspections and communicate with inspectors, vendors, subcontractors, and customers as needed.
- Maintain an organized, professional, and efficient job site.
- Provide regular progress updates to company leadership and communicate significant issues promptly.
- Maintain basic job-site documentation, including daily reports, manpower counts, progress updates, safety documentation, and change information.
- Assist with project closeout, punch lists, and final inspections.
Qualifications
- Previous construction management, foreman, or project management experience required.
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Strong knowledge of construction job-site operations and sequencing of work.
- Proven experience supervising employees, construction crews, and subcontractors.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a productive work environment.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced job-site environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address issues quickly.
- Knowledge of construction safety practices and L&I requirements.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills for scheduling, email, reporting, and project documentation.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation will be required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction industry experience.
- 1+ years in a supervisory, foreman, or construction project lead role.
- Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.
- Experience managing projects from site mobilization through final completion.
Physical & Work Environment
- Majority of work will be performed at active construction sites in and around Cowlitz County.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors and in varied weather conditions.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs and navigate uneven construction surfaces.
- Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment as required.
- Must be comfortable working around construction equipment, machinery, and active work crews.
Associate Benefits
While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:
- Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked.
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision/eyewear plan
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Direct deposit
- Sick Pay
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- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Life insurance
At Express, we will assess your skills; offer you interview and resume writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express and you will have the opportunity to earn benefits. We have more than 200 jobs available every month and we want to talk to you! To find out more, contact us today!
TO APPLY
- Stop by our office at 1208 Washington Way Suite 130, Longview, WA 98632 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)
- Call Express Employment Professionals at 360-414-1200 to speak with a hiring manager
- Text "Jobs" to 360-414-1200
- Complete the application on our website expresspros.com/longviewwa
- Submit your resume via email to longviewwa@expresspros.com
Longview, WA
1956
1208 Washington Way
Suite 130
Longview, WA 98632
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