Exterior Metal Framing Working Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Exterior Metal Framing Working Lead

Tradeco Construction Staffing | Port Charlotte, FL

Pay: $28–$33 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM–4:00 PM
Position Type: Temporary | Approximately 1 Month

Tradeco Construction Staffing is seeking an experienced Exterior Metal Framing Working Lead for a commercial construction project in Port Charlotte, Florida.

We are looking for a hands-on framing professional who can lead a crew of 4–5 metal framers while actively working alongside them. This is a working lead position, not a superintendent or supervisory-only role.

The ideal candidate can read blueprints, lay out exterior metal framing, organize daily work, and keep the crew productive while maintaining quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a crew of 4–5 commercial metal framers.
• Read and interpret commercial blueprints, elevations, and framing details.
• Perform layout and installation of exterior cold-formed steel framing systems.
• Install metal studs, tracks, headers, bracing, and framing around doors and windows.
• Verify measurements, spacing, alignment, and installation quality.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor crew productivity.
• Work hands-on alongside the framing crew.
• Coordinate with the general contractor's superintendent.
• Identify material needs and communicate shortages.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and productive jobsite.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial metal stud framing experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a framing lead, working foreman, or crew leader.
• Strong exterior commercial metal framing experience required. Interior partition framing alone is not sufficient.
• Ability to independently read blueprints and perform layout.
• Knowledge of cold-formed steel framing, headers, connections, and bracing.
• Experience operating construction lifts, with appropriate training and authorization.
• Ability to lead a crew while remaining hands-on.
• Reliable transportation to the Port Charlotte jobsite.
• Must have and bring standard metal framing hand tools daily.

Required Tools

Candidates must provide their own standard metal framing tools, including:

• Tape measure and marking tools
• Speed square and framing square
• Levels
• Aviation snips / metal cutting snips
• Screw gun or drill with appropriate bits
• Clamps and locking pliers
• Utility knife and basic hand tools
• Tool belt or tool pouch

Job Details

• Location: 12531 S. McCall Road, Port Charlotte, FL
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM–4:00 PM
• Pay: $28–$33 per hour, depending on experience
• Estimated duration: 1 month

How to Apply

If you have commercial exterior metal framing experience and can lead a small crew while working alongside them, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or respond with your framing experience, leadership background, and availability.

For more than 20 years, Tradeco Construction is and has been the premier choice for customers seeking skilled trades services. This is because we only hire and retain the most reliable, safety-oriented, highly skilled electricians that pride themselves on the highest quality workmanship. All employees, including our Managers and Leadership Team, work hard each day to maintain a positive working environment while treating everyone with the highest level of professionalism, kindness, and respect. We invite you to experience what it's like to be part of an organization that cares!

Company Description

For more than 20 years, Tradeco Construction is and has been the premier choice for customers seeking skilled trades services. This is because we only hire and retain the most reliable, safety-oriented, highly skilled electricians that pride themselves on the highest quality workmanship. All employees, including our Managers and Leadership Team, work hard each day to maintain a positive working environment while treating everyone with the highest level of professionalism, kindness, and respect. We invite you to experience what it's like to be part of an organization that cares!