General Crew Lead

Skipco; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits 70/30 split

Dental/Vision covered

Sick days

Job summary

SkipCo LLC is seeking a General Crew Lead to oversee site operations, lead a residential labor crew, and ensure safety and quality on multiple job sites. The role requires coordinating with site leadership, supervising crews, and facilitating daily huddles and training.

Travel to various job sites is common; you must be organized, proactive, and capable of adjusting to evolving project needs while maintaining a strong safety-first mindset. Starting pay is $30/hr with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ proven experience leading a residential labor crew.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and off-hours.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain it within two weeks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Site and project oversight, reviewing job orders and plans.
• Lead and train crew; delegate tasks and monitor progress.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct daily safety briefings.
• Track logs, materials, and productivity metrics; manage logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety mindset

Tools

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

Description

At SkipCo LLC, we specialize in providing top-quality construction labor and cleaning to general contractors, developers, and project managers across the region. With a team of highly skilled tradespeople, laborers and cleaners, we support you from the ground up - safely, efficiently, and on time. We take pride in our work with everything we do. From keeping our areas clean to the finishing touches as a project nears completion.

WHO WE ARE

We are looking for amazing people to join our team. We have work that will sustain over the winter and longer. We are not looking for people on a contract or short-term basis. However, we are not opposed if someone is only looking for something short term, go ahead and apply. This is a full-time position with BENEFITS! You should be organized, on time, have a solid work ethic, ready to work, and not afraid to get your hands dirty. “No job is beneath you!”

WHAT THIS JOB IS IN A SNAPSHOT

The General Crew Lead works closely with other SkipCo Leads/Employees, as well as Site Superintendents and General Superintendents to support day-to-day project operations. This role is dynamic and hands-on, requiring flexibility to perform a variety of tasks that may change daily. This person will be responsible for traveling to multiple job sites on a weekly or sometimes daily basis to drive employees to complete tasks as needed. Key parts of this role are maintaining excellence in quality, is well organized, and maintains a safe work environment in collaboration with site leadership and subcontractors. We are looking for someone that is skilled from general cleaning to High-end finishing work. This person must also understand that if the work is slow, you may be utilized in other areas of the business to meet business needs. See the information below on a more detailed explanation of job duties, requirements, and benefits we offer.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

1. Site & Project Oversight

• Review job orders, scopes of work, project plans, and specifications before arriving at a work site.
• Continue to assist with the scopes of work and daily tasks with team members.
• Delegate daily tasks to crew members based on individual skills, material needs, and project timelines.
• Monitor workflow throughout the day to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, answering questions or escalating issues to management.
• Continue to build on and / or create solid client relationships

2. Team Leadership & Training

• Lead by example in work ethic, punctuality, and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain a positive attitude, uplifting team demeaner and clear and positive communications.
• Provide hands-on training, onboarding, and mentorship to new hires and junior crew members.
• Monitor the teams use of company software to ensure that it is used daily and properly.
• Conduct daily team coordination huddles and safety briefings before starting work.
• Evaluate team performance and provide constructive feedback or report attendance/behavior issues to management.

3. Safety & Compliance

• At a minimum a General Crew Lead shall hold a valid 10 Hour OSHA certification.
• If the candidate does not possess the certification, they will be provided the opportunity to take the online class.
• The class will be paid for by SkipCo LLC.
• The candidate will have two weeks to complete the class on their own time.
• Enforce all company safety policies, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and site-specific protocols.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) daily to ensure they are safe and operational.
• Identify on-site hazards immediately and implement corrective safety measures.

4. Logistics & Administration

• Track daily work logs, hours, attendance, material usage, and production metrics.
• Perform inventory checks for tools, parts, and supplies, requesting

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a deep understanding of what it means to be a jobsite leader
• Highly organized with strong time management skills; able to prioritize and complete tasks independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and dependable, available for night shifts, weekends, and off-hours work as project demands
• Quick learner with strong desire to develop new skills and apply them on the job
• Self-motivated team player with leadership qualities and a proactive work ethic
• Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor; excels in collaborative, non-confrontational environments
• Strong communication skills; able to coordinate effectively with subcontractors and internal teams
• Skilled in real-time problem solving and decision-making under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple projects and multi-task individually and as a team
• Hands-on experience for multiple different work environments
• Consistently maintains a safety-first mindset, following site protocols and best practices
• Shows up to work consistently and on time

WHAT SETS YOU ABOVE

• 3+ years’ proven experience leading a residential labor crew
• Deep understanding of what materials are needed for different scopes of work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in an environment that requires a strong sense of physicality
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods in various job site environments
• Physically able to climb ladders, bend, crouch, twist and access confined spaces as needed
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Willing and available to work off-hours, including nights and weekends, to meet project and client needs

BENEFITS

• Medical benefits paid 70/30 split Employer/Employee
• Dental/Vision 100% covered by employer
• 5 Sick Days

COMPENSATION

• Starting from $30/hr