Posted 23 days ago
CONSTRUCTION SITE LEAD
@ NPAworldwide
Edmonton, Alberta
SIGNALS
Overview
NPAworldwide is hiring a Construction Site Lead / Senior Construction Technician to work alongside the Construction Manager as the trusted number two in the field. The role is about 80-90% hands-on carpentry or landscaping work, with day-to-day direction of a crew of one or two helpers. The posting requires a valid driver's licence and travel to project sites as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Perform 80-90% hands-on carpentry or construction work
- Lead and direct a crew of one or two helpers
- Read drawings, plans and specifications
- Troubleshoot field issues and escalate when needed
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized job site
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3-4 years of hands-on carpentry, landscaping or finish carpentry experience
- Ability to read construction drawings and measurements
- Strong construction safety knowledge
- Previous crew supervision experience preferred
- Valid driver's licence
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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NPAworldwide
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
Job description
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Construction Site Lead / Senior Construction Technician to work alongside the companys Construction Manager and serve as a trusted #2 in the field.
This is not a primarily administrative or coordination-focused position. The successful candidate will spend approximately 8090% of their time working on the tools, while also providing day-to-day leadership and direction to a small crew.
The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional who knows how to get the work done, can troubleshoot problems in the field, and has the judgment to recognize when an issue should be escalated to the Construction Manager.
Key Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate brings at least 34 years of hands-on carpentry, landscaping, finish carpentry, or related construction experience and genuinely enjoys working on the tools.
This person is a doer first and a supervisor second. They lead by example, work alongside the crew, solve problems, and keep the job moving.
The Construction Manager will handle the broader project coordination. This individual needs to be someone the Construction Manager can confidently leave in charge of a site with one or two helpers and know that the work will get done properly.
They are practical, dependable, mechanically inclined, and confident making day-to-day decisions in the field while having the experience and judgment to know when to ask for advice.
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Excellent opportunity to lead and work the tools at the same time!
Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Construction Site Lead / Senior Construction Technician to work alongside the companys Construction Manager and serve as a trusted #2 in the field.
This is not a primarily administrative or coordination-focused position. The successful candidate will spend approximately 8090% of their time working on the tools, while also providing day-to-day leadership and direction to a small crew.
The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional who knows how to get the work done, can troubleshoot problems in the field, and has the judgment to recognize when an issue should be escalated to the Construction Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly alongside the Construction Manager on active construction projects.
- Spend approximately 8090% of the role performing hands-on construction work.
- Serve as the Construction Managers #2 in the field and assume responsibility for a site when required.
- Lead, supervise, and work alongside a small crew, typically consisting of one or two helpers.
- Provide clear day-to-day direction to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
- Read and interpret drawings, plans, specifications, and project requirements.
- Coordinate the immediate work of the crew while the Construction Manager handles broader project coordination.
- Identify and troubleshoot construction issues as they arise.
- Independently resolve routine field problems and recognize when to contact the Construction Manager for direction or advice.
- Monitor workmanship and ensure deficiencies are addressed promptly.
- Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are used appropriately and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
- Follow and reinforce company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Communicate progress, challenges, material requirements, and site issues to the Construction Manager.
- Step up and take ownership of the site when the Construction Manager is working elsewhere.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 34 years of hands-on experience in carpentry, landscaping, finish carpentry, or a combination of these areas.
- Strong practical construction skills and confidence working with tools and equipment.
- Experience performing skilled construction work independently.
- Previous experience leading, supervising, or providing direction to a small crew is preferred.
- Comfortable being a working lead supervising and providing direction while actively working alongside the crew.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, measurements, and specifications.
- Strong practical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Sound judgment and the ability to determine which issues can be resolved independently and which require input from the Construction Manager.
- Strong understanding of construction safety practices and job-site requirements.
- Reliable, accountable, organized, and able to take ownership of assigned work.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the Construction Manager, crew members, subcontractors, and other site personnel.
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites as required.
The ideal candidate brings at least 34 years of hands-on carpentry, landscaping, finish carpentry, or related construction experience and genuinely enjoys working on the tools.
This person is a doer first and a supervisor second. They lead by example, work alongside the crew, solve problems, and keep the job moving.
The Construction Manager will handle the broader project coordination. This individual needs to be someone the Construction Manager can confidently leave in charge of a site with one or two helpers and know that the work will get done properly.
They are practical, dependable, mechanically inclined, and confident making day-to-day decisions in the field while having the experience and judgment to know when to ask for advice.
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Excellent opportunity to lead and work the tools at the same time!
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