Senior Construction Crew Leader

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte seeks a Senior Construction Crew Leader to set priorities and oversee crew needs, including vendor coordination and materials ordering.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of trade experience, or an equivalent combo, and a valid driver’s license. It leads Grounds-related facilities work and reports to Facilities Management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of trade experience or an equivalent mix.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience leading a multi-trade facilities maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Act as master in concrete, asphalt repair, drainage, grading, earthwork, and pavers.
• Lead Facility Maintenance Technicians and coordinate multiple site activities.
• Schedule and review work, set daily objectives based on priorities and time frames.

Skills

Construction experience

Leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Senior Construction Crew Leader

Position Information

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Position Number: 009653

NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC14

Classification Title: Facility Maintenance Supervisor - Journey

Working Title: Senior Construction Crew Leader

Salary Range: $49,287 - $61,609

Anticipate Hiring Range: $49,287 - $61,609

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Division: Business Affairs

Department: Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Unit: Grounds

Work Schedule: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday.

Mandatory Position. This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position: This position serves as the Senior Construction Crew Leader, setting work priorities and providing oversight of equipment and crew needs, including all necessary vendor coordination and materials ordering processes.

Minimum Education/Experience: Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience in trade(s) areas assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Essential Job Duties: This position acts as a master in concrete, asphalt repair, drainage work, grading, earthwork, pavers, and assorted project types.

Other Work Responsibilities: This position will lead Facility Maintenance Technicians in performing multiple site-related activities related to Grounds Functions. Schedules and reviews work assignments and sets daily objectives for the work unit based on established priorities and time frames.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Preference for experience in multiple construction and materials backgrounds.
• Preference for strong working knowledge and experience with concrete, asphalt, drainage, and many other site-related activities.
• Experience as a first-line or second-line supervisor in a multi-trade facilities maintenance unit.
• Heavy equipment operation.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Valid Driver's license.

Work Location

FM - ECO - MAL

Posting date: 09/23/2026

Closing date: 10/08/2026

Proposed Hire Date: 11/02/2026

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/