[Leapros]
Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Project Lead in Meridian, MS. We are seeking a dedicated Project Lead to manage and coordinate the execution of a large-scale construction project in Meridian, MS. This role is responsible for ensuring the project is delivered on time and within scope throughout an initial 12-month phase and a projected six-year total project duration. The ideal candidate is a strong leader capable of managing cross-functional teams and navigating a demanding schedule in a brand-new site environment.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $27 to $38 Per Hour BOE
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coordinate, and manage project teams from initiation through site completion on a multi-year project timeline.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with client objectives.
- Monitor daily project progress and manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs while mitigating operational risks.
- Communicate effectively with internal leadership, field teams, and external vendors to maintain site coordination.
- Prepare and deliver regular status updates and progress reports to stakeholders regarding construction milestones.
- Manage resource allocation including staffing, materials, and budgets to meet project demands.
- Ensure all site activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and applicable safety regulations.
- Adapt to accelerated schedules, including the transition from five 10-hour days to six 10-hour days as required by the customer.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment to drive project success and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience leading and delivering successful projects in industrial or large-scale construction environments.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage long-term project horizons.
- Ability to work a tentative schedule of five to six 10-hour days per week.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced site environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting and team coordination.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software for tracking timelines and resources.
- Willingness to work on-site at a new development location in Meridian, MS.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions at a brand-new construction site.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, and kneel for prolonged periods during 10-hour shifts.
- May be exposed to heights and loud noises typical of a construction environment.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion.
- Must be able to navigate a construction site, which may include climbing stairs and/or ladders.
- Specific vision abilities required for computer-based reporting and site inspections.
Pay Transparency:
The anticipated pay range for this position is $27 to $38 per hour, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.
Benefits Summary:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Leapros serves a tight community of proven, skilled tradespeople. As a team member, you are treated with the respect which your value has earned you. This means competitive pay, consistent work, a safety culture that starts at the top, and safety training.
We are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. To learn more about Leapros visit our website at www.leapros.com.
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