xPL Fabrication Crew Leader

Division:

xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility

Project Location(s):

Decatur, AL 35601 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

7 years

Travel Involved:

0-10%

Job Type:

Regular

Job Classification:

Trade

Education:

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job Family:

Trade

Compensation:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Description:

Manage, plan, organize, and supervise fabrication shop operations and assist with skilled trades scopes of work activities. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of xPL offsite Trade fabrication shop employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Function as working Crew Leader while leading and supervising fabrication shop employees to complete work.
• Foster a workplace environment where all people demonstrate the highest standards of care for each other using xPL offsite’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Oversee and make decisions related to performance of fabrication shop work and review jobsite needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
• Collaborate with project team leader to schedule and expedite material and equipment deliveries.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor shop employee activities and anyone within the shop, support use of tools, and work alongside employees and others in the shop, as necessary.
• Validate materials and quantities provided by subcontractors or suppliers, as ordered by project manager.
• Coordinate shop hold and inspection activities.
• Review construction documents and coordinate and plan fabrication shop construction ahead of work going in place.
• Contribute to shop logistics, organization, layout, equipment, and workforce utilization.
• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications and lead team to complete installation.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
• Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Develop fabrication shop work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
• Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
• Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
• Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
• Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Note and repair any deficiencies identified by Quality Control inspectors prior to putting work in place, and document corrections made to deficiencies up to and including Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and/or other reports required by AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction).
• Review, complete, and submit, as required, daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
• Guide assigned Trade teams to conduct and participate in daily Pre-Task Plans.
• Ensure Trade employees and subcontractors comply with xPL offsite standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Ensure teams fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and inspect tools prior to use to ensure safe and working condition.
• Remind team of safety expectations and oversee team’s operation of equipment, use of safety protocols, and selection of appropriate equipment for performing work.
• May operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Supervise and develop assigned Trade employees, provide feedback and discipline as needed, and complete or provide input on performance evaluations and development recommendations.
• Manage employee matters with discretion and engage with Self-Perform Operations (SPO), Trades Managers, and local Human Resources as needed to resolve problems.
• Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Participate in external interviews for Trade fabrication shop positions and provide feedback on candidates to interviewer lead.
• May engage in activities requiring operation of project or personal vehicle.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in metal fabrication required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification.
• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams.
• Strong planning and analysis skills.
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management.
• Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad).
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations.
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback.
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
• Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as applicable to operate equipment and/or travel as needed.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor