Construction & Fabrication Operations Lead

Express Saint Louis

St Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, Coaching, Concrete, Construction, Construction Document Set, Core Impact Pro, Driver's License, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Talent Management, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Welding
LOCATION
St Louis, MO
POSTED
1 day ago

Overview

Lead multidisciplinary crews across shop and field environments to deliver safe, high-quality, on-schedule work. This hands-on leadership role blends planning, coordination, and coaching with active presence alongside your team.

Core impact areas

  • Team Direction: Assign daily tasks, balance workloads, and drive productivity
  • Quality & Compliance: Hold the line on standards, specs, and workmanship
  • Technical Guidance: Read drawings/blueprints and translate them into action
  • Resource Planning: Line up materials, tools, equipment, and manpower
  • Safety Leadership: Conduct safety meetings and enforce procedures
  • Schedule Control: Track milestones; communicate progress to management
  • Talent Development: Train, mentor, and elevate crew capabilities
  • Issue Resolution: Diagnose problems quickly and implement fixes
  • Documentation: Keep accurate records, logs, and reports
  • Delivery: Ensure projects finish on time and within company standards

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Foreman, Lead, Supervisor, or Crew Leader
  • Demonstrated leadership over employees and subcontractors
  • Ability to interpret construction documents and shop drawings
  • Knowledge across construction, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial ops
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Availability for overtime as needed

Industry backgrounds that fit

  • Commercial/Industrial Construction
  • Structural Steel
  • Concrete & Civil
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing Supervision
  • Welding/Fabrication
  • Mechanical Installation
  • Maintenance & Industrial Services

What we offer

  • Full-time, long-term role
  • Overtime opportunity
  • Advancement pathways and leadership development
  • Reliable workload and project pipeline
  • Competitive, experience-based compensation

About the Company

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Express Saint Louis