Traveling Construction Crew Lead

REPLAY SURFACING LLLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay with leadership bonus

Overtime opportunities

Company-paid hotels

Daily per diem during travel

Housing options

Career growth into regional management

Job summary

Replay Surfacing is seeking an experienced Crew Lead to manage traveling installation teams in a fast-paced environment. This working leadership role requires building long-term crew cohesion and delivering high-quality rubber safety surfacing installations across projects nationwide.

Ideal backgrounds include crew leadership in concrete, coatings, or hardscaping, with proven supervisory experience and a clean driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience directing field crews in demanding construction environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel consistently across the Southeast and beyond.
• Proven trade experience in coatings, concrete finishing, paving, or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Direct, motivate, and manage a 3–5 person installation crew on high-intensity field projects.
• Lead hands-on installation tasks (mixing, spreading, grading) with strict quality and safety standards.
• Oversee on-site installation work and coordinate crew activities with project plans.
• Coordinate crew travel logistics, company vehicles, lodging, and conduct while on assignment.
• Interpret project plans, manage on-site inventory/materials, and ensure timely, quality completions.
• Serve as field liaison between crew, project managers, and clients with daily reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Mobility

Technical aptitude

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Company: Replay Surfacing Location: Based in Charlotte, NC (Regular regional & national travel required)

Replay Surfacing is a fast-growing specialty construction company. We install high-end rubber safety surfacing systems for playgrounds, sports facilities, commercial spaces, and recreational projects across the United States.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, high-accountability Crew Lead to manage our traveling installation teams. This is a working leadership position. We are looking for a true leader who can build long-term crew cohesion, not just supervise tasks.

Ideal backgrounds include:

• Crew leadership/foreman experience in concrete, roofing, asphalt, epoxy/industrial coatings, or Rubber Surfacing
• Supervisory roles in utility, oilfield, or heavy hardscaping

Key Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership: Direct, motivate, and manage a 3-to-5-person installation crew during high-intensity, fast-paced field projects.
• On-Site Supervision: Lead hands-on installation tasks (mixing, spreading, grading) while enforcing strict quality standards and safety procedures.
• On- Site Installation: Work on installing PIP with other installers as well as leading them
• Travel Management: Coordinate and oversee crew logistics, including travel schedules, company vehicles, and professional conduct at company-paid lodging
• Project Execution: Interpret project plans, manage inventory/materials on-site, and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within quality specifications.
• Communication: Serve as the primary field liaison between the crew, project managers, and clients on-site. Maintain daily reporting and attendance logs.

Required Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience leading field crews in physically demanding construction environments.
• Mobility: Full ability and willingness to travel consistently throughout the Southeast and beyond.
• Technical Aptitude: Proven experience in a related trade (coatings, concrete finishing, paving, etc.) with a strong eye for detail and material handling.
• Credentials: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required (to operate company crew vehicles).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions and handle heavy physical labor alongside the crew.

What We Offer

• Highly Competitive Base Pay: Commensurate with leadership experience.
• Overtime: Frequent opportunities during active project seasons.
• Comprehensive Travel Benefits: Company-paid hotels and a daily per diem during overnight travel.
• Housing: Employee housing options available.
• Career Growth: Direct path into advanced regional management as our company continues to scale.