Construction Team Lead

CapEx & Renovations – Kansas City Metro

Schedule: Monday–Friday. Extended days as projects require

Travel: Between Kansas City–area properties

The Construction Team Lead is a hands-on working leader responsible for executing and leading interior and exterior capital improvement projects across a multifamily portfolio.

This role is not a desk position. The ideal candidate is a licensed or master plumber who works in the field daily, leads from the front, and manages a small construction crew while actively performing skilled trade work.

Projects range from targeted repairs to full unit rehabs. The role blends technical execution, crew leadership, and on-site decision-making.

Core Responsibilities

Hands-On Construction & CapEx Execution

• Perform skilled trade work daily, with plumbing as a primary discipline.
• Execute interior and exterior CapEx projects including:
  • Siding repairs and replacement
  • Concrete repair and replacement
  • Deck repairs and full rebuilds
  • Identification and repair of damaged or unsafe air ducts
  • Exterior safety hazard identification and remediation
  • Common area improvements
  • Interior unit repairs and renovations
  • Full unit rehabs including cabinets, drywall, paint, and fixture installation
• Diagnose issues in the field and implement durable, code-compliant solutions.
• Step into active production during high-priority or time-sensitive projects.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a crew of 2–5 construction team members.
• Work alongside the team while setting pace, standards, and expectations.
• Assign daily tasks, sequence work, and ensure quality execution.
• Train, coach, and develop crew members across skill sets.
• Hold the team accountable to safety, workmanship, and timelines.
  
  

Project Oversight

• Lead on-site execution for assigned CapEx projects.
• Identify scope, materials, labor needs, and sequencing.
• Coordinate with vendors or subcontractors when specialty work is required.
• Identify safety risks and enforce job-site safety standards.
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to leadership.
  

Qualifications

• Licensed plumber or master plumber preferred.   
• 5+ years of hands-on construction or renovation experience.   
• Proven experience leading small crews in the field.   
• Strong working knowledge of interior and exterior building systems.   
• Comfortable performing physical labor daily.   
• Ability to identify issues, make decisions, and execute without heavy oversight.   
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.   
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.