Construction Field Operations Lead

Construction Field Operations Lead

Fort Wayne, IN | $24–$30/hr + Overtime | Major Hyperscale Construction Project

Build Your Career. Lead in the Field. Make an Impact.

LEAD Mission Critical is seeking a dependable, organized, and motivated Construction Field Operations Lead to support field leadership on a large-scale, high-profile hyperscale construction project.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a skilled trades or construction background who has demonstrated leadership ability and is ready to take the next step in their career.

Working directly alongside the General Foreman, you will play an important role in coordinating the workforce, organizing daily jobsite operations, supporting construction activities, and maintaining clear communication between field employees, project leadership, and the General Contractor (GC).

This is a hands-on, onsite leadership development opportunitynot an office or administrative position. The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, communicates effectively, leads by example, and isn't afraid to get involved wherever needed to keep the jobsite moving forward.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside and provide direct support to the General Foreman in coordinating daily field operations and workforce needs.
• Serve as a primary liaison between LEAD employees, the General Contractor, Foremen, and project leadership.
• Coordinate daily workforce activities, manpower needs, assignments, and general labor support.
• Manage employee timekeeping, attendance, daily hours, and reporting with accuracy and accountability.
• Help organize workflow, communicate priorities, and ensure employees understand daily expectations.
• Assist with employee onboarding, site access, compliance, PPE, and safety requirements.
• Maintain consistent communication with field employees and leadership, addressing questions and resolving issues as they arise.
• Identify jobsite needs, anticipate potential challenges, and take initiative to help keep operations running efficiently.
• Build positive working relationships with skilled trades, subcontractors, foremen, and project management.
• Perform general construction and labor duties as needed to support field operations.
• Represent LEAD Mission Critical professionally while maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who understands construction jobsites, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and has the potential and desire to grow into a construction leadership position.

The ideal candidate:

• Has prior experience in skilled trades, construction, field operations, or a related industry.
• Has demonstrated leadership ability, whether as a crew lead, working foreman, lead tradesperson, or someone others naturally look to for direction.
• Is highly organized, dependable, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with employees, foremen, and project leadership.
• Is comfortable addressing problems, taking initiative, and making decisions within their responsibilities.
• Is technologically comfortable with timekeeping systems, Excel, reporting, and everyday computer applications.
• Leads by example, has a strong work ethic, and understands the importance of showing up, following through, and holding themselves accountable.
• Is bilingual in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole.

Requirements

• Previous construction or skilled trades experience strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership, crew coordination, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including extended 8–12+ hour days and Saturdays as project demands require.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors and onsite in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Comfortable using computers, timekeeping systems, Excel, and reporting tools.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and 10-panel drug screen.

What LEAD Offers

• Competitive hourly compensation: $24–$30/hour, based on experience.
• Consistent opportunities for overtime.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Hands-on experience supporting a major hyperscale construction project.
• The opportunity to work directly with experienced construction leadership.
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing national company.

Your Next Step in Construction Leadership

This position is ideal for someone who has construction experience, understands what it takes to get the job done, and is ready for more responsibility.

If you're dependable, organized, comfortable in the field, and interested in developing your leadership skills while working on one of the industry's largest types of construction projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Build something bigger with LEAD Mission Critical.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

LEAD Mission Critical connects hardworking people with opportunities in construction and mission-critical projects. We support our clients with dependable teams while helping employees build their skills and grow professionally.

Our people-first approach emphasizes safety, teamwork, and respect. With competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement, we’re committed to helping our employees succeed on the job and take the next step in their careers.