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
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Turner Construction Company
Oct 23, 2026 