Field Crew Leader

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

At BFS, the Field Crew Leader is a reliable mentor, who oversees the smooth, efficient, and correct performance of a construction crew(s), while maintaining and upholding commitment to the continuous quality improvement process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the crew.
• Determine wages for crew members and fills out timecards for their crew.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Assign duties and maintain time and production records.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of crew.
• Train team members in proper procedures and techniques.
• Read and understand plans.
• Ensure that installations are completed per specifications.
• Operate tools, equipment and machinery as required.
• Perform activities of workers supervised.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement.
• Identify and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers.
• Participate as a team player in all phases of the organization.
• Open and responsive to change.
• Personally provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service at all times.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the Company's safety standards and enforce safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises an assigned crew and assists in performance evaluations, hiring processes, termination processes, and enforces disciplinary action when needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

At least 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to compute, rate, ratio, and percentage data to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to calculate yard and footages
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals. Technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists
• May require a Driver's license, OSHA Safety Training, and trade certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work environment is in outside locations with noise, temperature, and weather variations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.