Master Plumber and Construction Team Lead

Master Plumber / Construction Team Lead

CapEx & Renovations – Kansas City Metro

Location: On-site. Kansas City Metro Area

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday. Extended days as projects require

Travel: Between Kansas City–area properties

Role Overview:

The Master Plumber / 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 required.
• 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.
  
  

What This Role Is

• A working leader.
• A hands-on builder and problem solver.
• A field-first role focused on execution and accountability.
  
  

What This Role Is Not

• A desk-only management position.
• A subcontractor-only coordination role.
• A passive supervisory role.
  

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year
• Health insurance
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Access to modern tools and technology