Construction Site Lead

About the role

The Site Supervisor oversees the field execution of modular building installations, modifications, relocations, and demobilizations across customer job sites for WillScot. This role ensures installation work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project drawings, schedules, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent onsite presence during active installation activities.
• Enforce all safety and compliance requirements (OSHA/FIFA and company policies).
• Conduct and log toolbox talks, safety observations, and incident reports.
• Monitor site conditions, access points, and ensure safe, organized work areas.
• Manage daily activities of delivery teams, installation crews, and subcontracted trades.
• Verify vendor performance and ensure work aligns with project scope and quality expectations.
• Cook up daily work plans with crews and align activities with project schedule and layout drawings.
• Support crane, forklift, rigging, and trade scheduling as required.
• Provide daily progress updates to the Project Manager or Construction Manager.
• Communicate issues, delays, safety concerns, and field impacts in real time.
• Report conflicts, access restrictions, utility problems, or site readiness issues.
• Ensure accurate field documentation including daily logs, photos, incident records, and punch lists.
• Perform onsite QC inspections throughout installation.
• Provide detail feedback and documentation to Branch and Project Management team.
• Validate turnover readiness, ensuring units meet WillScot standards and customer expectations.
• Support walkthroughs, punchlist resolution, and final customer acceptance.
• Manage onsite materials, ensuring proper handling, staging, and inventory tracking.
• Secure tools, equipment, and units throughout the project duration.
• Care for the demobilization and removal of units at project completion.
• Review project drawings, installation plans, and scopes to ensure accurate execution.
• Support troubleshooting of site issues that require plan adjustments.
• Maintain a professional and customer focused presence onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction supervision, field operations, or modular installation.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and construction site safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, installation plans, and site layouts.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active job sites in fast paced environments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with modular or temporary building installation.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training.
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-site construction programs.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools and construction documentation platforms.