Crew Leader, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Overview

We are looking for a Construction Foreman to lead a crew, plan and oversee the building process of our custom homes from start to finish. Their duties include keeping the crew on task, keeping projects on schedule and on budget. We need a proactive problem solver. Someone who has a positive, get it done attitude. Someone who is capable of working directly with customers.

Background in all areas of construction will be needed so one can easily communicate with all sub-contractors to keep the job seamlessly moving forward.

• Collaborate with engineers and architects especially during the framing stages of the project.
• Read blueprints and frame a house efficiently.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors and delegate their responsibilities.
• Strive to do perfect finish detail work.
• Report project progress to client and front office.
• Lead, mentor and teach the trade to others; demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Order materials for projects.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes.
• Delegate tasks effectively and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

• Minimum 10 years building experience in the field.
• Must be a forward thinker, providing quality work and be able to see and resolve issues.
• Comfortable reading blueprints and knowing how to frame a house efficiently.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors and delegate their responsibilities.
• Must be a leader who is patient and willing to teach the trade.
• Detailed oriented, able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Must be comfortable delegating and have strong leadership skills.

Come to the pinky and enjoy life with us! We call Leelanau County the pinky because it actually looks like your pinky finger on a map. We locals literally hold up our hand and show the pinky finger to people when we explain where we live, as we actually live on a little peninsula surrounded by Lake Michigan. We locals also call it the pinky because we feel so privileged to live, work and play In God’s Country.

We enjoy the fun nickname because it’s an easy way to show everyone that where we live we are surrounded by water. So come relax and work with us in your “little slice of heaven” and pinch yourself when you realize how truly amazing it is to make a great income in Northwest Michigan. Our community and culture in this county and here at Old School Builders is almost like a family, because everyone looks out for each other and we work hard and get the job done efficiently and beautifully.

If you like to have Fun and joke around, you will fit right in! We like to enjoy our days and each other, but still offer the utmost quality homes to our amazing neighbors and customers. Be a part of us and be a part of a Work Culture you have never experienced before, we listen to your ideas, let you develop as a leader and let you laugh a little on a daily basis.

We don’t do this work because we have to, we do it because we love it, and we enjoy our days as much as we focus on making each one as efficient and organized as possible.

Come take the challenge of enjoying life in yes, God’s Country, the pinky of Northwest Michigan, and still have the flexibility to use your talents and grow in your skills. Come be a part of Old School Builders—-natural beauty of the area and the positive attitudes of our team will make your decision the RIGHT CHOICE!!!!!

• Full-time work (8 hours per day, Monday to Friday)
• Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
• Retirement Plan (3% company match IRA)

Ability to Relocate:
Leland, MI 49654:
Relocate before starting work (Required)