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xPL Fabrication Crew Leader

Turner Construction Company
Decatur, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
Division: xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility

Project Location(s): Decatur, AL 35601 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved: 0-10%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Trade

Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job Family: Trade

Compensation: Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Description:

Manage, plan, organize, and supervise fabrication shop operations and assist with skilled trades scopes of work activities. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of xPL offsite Trade fabrication shop employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:


  • Function as working Crew Leader while leading and supervising fabrication shop employees to complete work.
  • Foster a workplace environment where all people demonstrate the highest standards of care for each other using xPL offsite’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Oversee and make decisions related to performance of fabrication shop work and review jobsite needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
  • Collaborate with project team leader to schedule and expedite material and equipment deliveries.
  • Coordinate, direct, and monitor shop employee activities and anyone within the shop, support use of tools, and work alongside employees and others in the shop, as necessary.
  • Validate materials and quantities provided by subcontractors or suppliers, as ordered by project manager.
  • Coordinate shop hold and inspection activities.
  • Review construction documents and coordinate and plan fabrication shop construction ahead of work going in place.
  • Contribute to shop logistics, organization, layout, equipment, and workforce utilization.
  • Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications and lead team to complete installation.
  • Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
  • Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
  • Develop fabrication shop work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
  • Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
  • Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
  • Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
  • Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
  • Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
  • Note and repair any deficiencies identified by Quality Control inspectors prior to putting work in place, and document corrections made to deficiencies up to and including Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and/or other reports required by AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction).
  • Review, complete, and submit, as required, daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
  • Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
  • Guide assigned Trade teams to conduct and participate in daily Pre-Task Plans.
  • Ensure Trade employees and subcontractors comply with xPL offsite standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
  • Ensure teams fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and inspect tools prior to use to ensure safe and working condition.
  • Remind team of safety expectations and oversee team’s operation of equipment, use of safety protocols, and selection of appropriate equipment for performing work.
  • May operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
  • Supervise and develop assigned Trade employees, provide feedback and discipline as needed, and complete or provide input on performance evaluations and development recommendations.
  • Manage employee matters with discretion and engage with Self-Perform Operations (SPO), Trades Managers, and local Human Resources as needed to resolve problems.
  • Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
  • Participate in external interviews for Trade fabrication shop positions and provide feedback on candidates to interviewer


lead.

supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience


  • May engage in activities requiring operation of project or personal vehicle.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in metal fabrication required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or
  • Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
  • Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
  • Strong planning and analysis skills
  • Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and


project schedule to execute work activities


  • Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with


all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management


  • Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
  • Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
  • Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
  • Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
  • Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as applicable to operate equipment and/or travel as needed


Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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