Traveling Lead Hand

Vector Construction; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Vector Construction is seeking an experienced Lead Hand to provide hands-on leadership and project oversight across diverse construction tasks. Travel nationwide (90–100%) with rotations every 4–6 weeks, per diem and lodging covered.

You will mentor crew members, interpret technical drawings, ensure safety protocols, and coordinate with management to meet project goals. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, with Spanish-English bilinguals preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel nationwide 90–100% (rotations every 4 or 6 weeks).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and measurements.
• Experience mentoring personnel and managing daily schedules.
• Strong commitment to safety culture and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; capable of coordinating with management, workers and clients.
• Proficiency with standard computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for multiple projects and scopes.
• Maintain company assets, vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Assist in maintaining site records and documentation.
• Foster cooperative relationships between field teams and management.
• Promote professional conduct with clients and suppliers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by divisional management.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual (Spanish)

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Communication

Computer skills

Job description

Vector Construction, a Structural Group Company, integrates technology-driven, engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. Vector Construction's capabilities include specialty design-build services for new and existing structures, as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout the United States, and as a signatory to local, national, and international labor union agreements, Vector Construction has the track record and the experience to meet our customers’ specialty contracting needs.

Join Vector Construction – A Legacy of Strength

At Vector Construction, we don't just repair concrete; we build lasting careers.

We are on the lookout for experienced Lead Hands who are eager to grow their careers. In this important position, you'll work side‑by‑side the teams, providing hands‑on leadership and project oversite, acting as a back up to the foreman. You’ll be a vital part of our team, tackling a variety of construction tasks while promoting a positive and cooperative team spirit.

Ready to make an impact? Your future starts here.

Duties Include

• Providing practical, hands‑on support for various projects and scopes.
• Maintaining company assets e.g., vehicles, equipment, tools, etc.
• Assisting in maintaining required site record documents.
• Ensuring a cooperative, communicative and progressive co-worker relationship with field team and the division’s management team, focused on achieving project goals.
• Promoting and maintaining a positive professional business conduct with clients and suppliers.
• Performing other duties and accountabilities as assigned by the divisional management team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role and a variety of concrete repair methods, ranging from crack repair to surface preparation, finishing, and more, is preferred.
• This role requires nationwide travel for approximately 90-100% of the time. Rotations home every 4 or 6 weeks. While traveling, daily per diem, lodging, and transportation expenses will be covered.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction field, including the ability to interpret technical drawings, use tools and machinery, take accurate measurements, and apply mathematical skills.
• Proven track record of mentoring personnel, enhancing productivity, and managing daily work schedules efficiently.
• Strong understanding of and dedication to safety culture, regulations, performing risk assessments, and enforcing safety procedures on-site.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate between management, workers, and clients.
• Computer skills.
• Capable of quickly resolving on‑site issues and adapting to evolving project requirements.
• Bilingual candidates proficient in Spanish and English may receive preference.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; “Real IDs” are required for air travel.
• Vector maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace; all new hires must pass a pre‑employment drug screening.

Hourly rates will vary based on experience - Typical ranges can be $25-34/hr

The ideal candidate is an innovative yet decisive assistant capable of thriving in a highly collaborative, team‑oriented environment; is motivated to work long‑term alongside the team and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic, and outgoing; can quickly build trust and respect; and consistently establishes and maintains organized, safe, and efficient work sites.

Vector Construction is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V