Crew Leader

Ready for a job where your experience, work ethic and viewpoint are important? L.L. Geans Construction - a well-established company specializing in Industrial and Commercial concrete work - needs crew leaders to oversee projects ranging in value from $5,000 to $250,000.
 
JOB TASKS
  1. Plan your workday, communicate plans with your crew of laborers and concrete finishers, assign tasks, supervise work, work with your crew
  2. Assume responsibility for tools, truck, and equipment
  3. Communicate clearly and effectively with your crew, customers, and the office
  4. Complete paperwork in an accurate, legible and timely manner on a daily basis, or as the office requires
  5. Demand quality work in yourself and your crew
  6. Perform a thorough and detailed clean-up after every workday
  7. Monitor and adhere to all safety requirements
  8. Be able to handle several tasks consecutively
  9. Confer with management, other crew leaders, and/or personnel to ensure production and personnel challenges are resolved
  10. Suggest and initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and hires
  11. Analyze and resolve worker challenges and recommend motivational plans
  12. Examine and inspect work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and ensure specifications are being met
  13. Analyze job and estimate material and worker requirements needed to complete a job within budget and on time
  14. Read specifications, such as blueprints and other data, to determine construction requirements
  15. Locate, measure, and mark location and placement of structures and equipment
  16. Train workers in quality construction methods and proper operation of equipment
  17. Recommend measures to improve production methods and equipment performance to increase efficiency and safety
  18. Collaborate with architects to solve jobsite challenges
  19. Be able to manage 2 - 3 projects concurrently 
  20. Coordinate, review and manage projects with sub-contractors

SKILLS
Personnel Management - Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work—identify the best people for the job
Concrete Construction and Finishing – A strong background in concrete construction is a plus
Math - Must be able to, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and correctly. Must have a basic knowledge of algebra and geometry and be able to perform conversions such as sq. ft. to cubic yards. Must be able to calculate squaring and the hypotenuse of a right angle.
Time Management - Manage own time and the time of others
Active Listening - Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, do not interrupt
Communication - Convey information effectively verbally and in writing
Instruction - Ability to train effectively and provide construction criticism in a way that encourages improvement and a positive attitude

DESIRED OUTPUTS
  1. Productivity/Gross Profit
    1. Jobs completed on schedule and under or at budget
    2. Work independently without over-dependence on Estimator
    3. Make every work day productive
  2. Customer Satisfaction / Quality Work / Attention to Detail
    1. All work completed at or above L.L. Geans quality standards
    2. Zero call backs on work installed
  3. Cost Awareness
    1. Effectively control material and concrete costs on projects
  4. Honesty and Integrity
    1. Long-term relationship with L.L. Geans
    2. Honest, open communication with management
  5. Equipment Care
    1. Consistent care, cleanliness, and organization of all vehicles, equipment, and tools
  6. Paperwork
    1. Legible, accurate, timely paperwork
  7. Safety
    1. Proper safety equipment used and procedures followed at all times
  8. Leadership
    1. Harmonious working relationship among crew
    2. Crew members trained and working as a team
  9. Skills, Continuing Education, Development of Self
    1. Blueprint reading
    2. Thorough knowledge of concrete construction techniques relevant to L.L. Geans’ projects
    3. Knowledge of all types of concrete finishing
 
BENEFITS
    • $24 - $30 hourly rate, depending on experience
    • 100% paid health insurance for employee and immediate family
    • 401 (K) profit-sharing plan
    • Paid vacation
    • Short-term disability and life insurance
    • Clean, safe and professional work environment
 
Pre-employment drug test required. L.L. Geans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply in person at 1905 Elder Road in Mishawaka between the hours of 9 am to 4 pm weekdays or call (574) 255-9671 to make appointment.