Construction Project Lead - Bilingual

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Construction Project Lead to oversee day-to‑day operations at active construction sites in and around Cowlitz County for a medium size contractor and working directly with the Owner. This position is responsible for leading field crews and subcontractors, coordinating daily work activities, monitoring project progress, maintaining a safe and organized job site, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is comfortable being in the field, directing workers, solving problems as they arise, and keeping multiple trades and crews moving in the right direction.

• Lead and oversee daily operations of active construction job sites.
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise construction crews, subcontractors, and other onsite personnel.
• Assign daily work priorities and ensure employees understand project expectations and deadlines.
• Monitor employee and subcontractor performance, productivity, attendance, and quality of work.
• Conduct daily job-site walkthroughs to identify progress, potential delays, safety concerns, and quality issues.
• Coordinate scheduling of crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
• Ensure work is being completed according to project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Maintain project schedules and adjust manpower and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Communicate daily expectations, project changes, and priorities to field personnel.
• Lead job-site meetings and coordinate work between different trades.
• Work closely with foremen and crew leads to resolve job-site challenges quickly.
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available when needed to prevent downtime.
• Monitor labor hours and job-site productivity.
• Identify potential delays or problems and develop solutions before they impact the overall project schedule.
• Enforce company safety policies and L&I requirements throughout the job site.
• Ensure workers are using proper PPE and following safe work practices.
• Address employee performance, conduct, attendance, and safety concerns as necessary.
• Inspect completed work to ensure workmanship meets company and customer expectations.
• Coordinate inspections and communicate with inspectors, vendors, subcontractors, and customers as needed.
• Maintain an organized, professional, and efficient job site.
• Provide regular progress updates to company leadership and communicate significant issues promptly.
• Maintain basic job-site documentation, including daily reports, manpower counts, progress updates, safety documentation, and change information.
• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, and final inspections.

• Previous construction management, foreman, or project management experience required.
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Strong knowledge of construction job-site operations and sequencing of work.
• Proven experience supervising employees, construction crews, and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a productive work environment.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced job-site environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address issues quickly.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices and L&I requirements.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for scheduling, email, reporting, and project documentation.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation will be required.

• 5+ years of…