Crew Lead

About Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks

Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience designing, building, and servicing commercial playgrounds, splash parks, and recreational spaces across Texas and the surrounding region. Our success comes from a simple approach: build exceptional fun, deliver dependable quality, and treat every project as an opportunity to strengthen communities – and that takes people with creativity, dedication, and a genuine love for building something that brings joy to the community.

If you’re ready to be part of something fun and make a real impact, send us your resume! Let us know what makes you a great fit for the Kraftsman team.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a Crew Lead for our Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth regions. The candidate will guide field teams, coordinate daily construction activities, uphold safety and quality standards, and keep projects moving efficiently from start to finish.

What You Will Do

• Read and interpret blueprints inside of project management software and specifications to plan construction activities
• Estimate labor and material needs for project completion
• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate construction crews and daily operations
• Collaborate with managerial personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve issues
• Oversee workflow and ensure alignment with overall project timelines
• Order and manage materials, supplies, and equipment
• Mark and verify site locations for structures and installations
• Maintain accurate records of personnel, production, and operational data
• Assign tasks based on project requirements and workforce capacity
• Support field crews and assist with hands-on construction tasks as needed
• Train employees on construction methods, equipment use, and safety standards
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance
• Inspect work sites to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with specifications
• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, etc.

What You Will Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Understand construction practices, playground installation standards, and jobsite safety regulations, along with the ability to read blueprints and plan work effectively
• Must be able to coordinate and supervise crew activities, estimate labor and material needs, and communicate clearly with managers, contractors, and inspectors
• Maintain accurate project records, arranging equipment repairs, and ensuring all work meets safety requirements and project specifications
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required
• Plumbing background preferred

Why You Will Love Working With Us

You’ll join a team that values innovation, sustainability, and design that genuinely improves people’s lives. You’ll have the opportunity to lead teams that build safe, inspiring play spaces that communities enjoy for years to come. We also provide competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Work Environment

This role requires travel. The Crew Lead operates primarily in the field with some office responsibilities. The role involves exposure to typical construction and service-related hazards and requires regular collaboration with construction and department managers.