CONSTRUCTION SITE LEAD

NPAworldwide; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an experienced Construction Site Lead / Senior Construction Technician to work alongside the Construction Manager in our Canadian projects. The role is hands-on and leadership-focused, with the majority of time spent on the tools and guiding a small crew.

The ideal candidate will have extensive carpentry/finish work experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the judgment to escalate issues when needed. Travel to project sites is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work directly alongside the Construction Manager on active construction projects.
• Spend approximately 80–90% of the role performing hands-on construction work.
• Serve as the Construction Manager's #2 in the field and assume responsibility for a site when required.
• Lead, supervise, and work alongside a small crew, typically one or two helpers.
• Provide day-to-day direction to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to 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 escalate when direction is needed.
• Monitor workmanship and address deficiencies 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 regulatory requirements.
• Communicate progress, challenges, material needs, and site issues to the Construction Manager.
• Step up and take ownership of the site when the Construction Manager is working elsewhere.

Skills

Hands-on carpentry

Crew leadership

Read drawings

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Construction Site Lead / Senior Construction Technician to work alongside the company's 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.

Ideal Candidate

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!