Field Construction Lead — Travel 25–75%, Impact

Kraus-Anderson; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flex Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

401(k) Plan

Life/Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Free parking

Job summary

Kraus-Anderson is seeking a seasoned construction professional to oversee all phases of small to medium projects. You’ll keep schedules, budgets, and quality control on track while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Role requires strong leadership, collaboration with the project team, and the ability to drive cost-effective management in the field. Willingness to travel and manage multiple stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school.
• 5 – 10+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• GC or CMA experience preferred.
• Developing verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Works to communicate with Project Manager, Project Assistant, and General Superintendent.
• Basic computer/tablet proficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Ability to recognize and reward people for their achievements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily construction activities at a work site.
• Ability to run small project autonomously; may run some medium jobs.
• Drive cost-effective project management techniques and strategies in the field.
• Keep the project on schedule and deal with problems as the arise.
• Basic project interview skills.
• Keep the job site safe and free of accidents.
• Authority to hire and fire internal employees as well as subcontractors.
• Initiate and manage RFI’s, change orders and other documents.
• Give direction and manage subcontractors and internal employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Under pressure

Proactive planning

Customer service

Process adherence

Work ethic

Recognition & reward

Education

Certificate from college/technical school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kraus-Anderson is seeking a seasoned construction professional to oversee all phases of small to medium projects. You’ll keep schedules, budgets, and quality control on track while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Role requires strong leadership, collaboration with the project team, and the ability to drive cost-effective management in the field. Willingness to travel and manage multiple stakeholders is essential.