Job Description:
Residential Construction Project Lead – 1099 Contractor
Location: Dryden, NY and surrounding areas
Schedule: Full-Time | Independent Contractor (No Benefits)
Pay: $35–$55/hour depending on experience
We are a small, fast-growing contracting company that builds new homes and rental properties. We’re looking for an experienced, self-directed Construction Project Lead (1099) to oversee a 4-person crew and manage all day-to-day construction operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role—perfect for a seasoned General Contractor or Site Foreman with deep experience in all aspects of residential construction.
Responsibilities:
•Lead and supervise a 4-person residential crew
•Coordinate and perform key trades: framing, concrete, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and interior finishing
•Schedule and manage subcontractors and material deliveries
•Maintain high standards for build quality, safety, and efficiency
•Keep jobsites clean and organized
•Track progress and communicate updates to ownership
•Stay on time and on budget
•Preferred: experience managing rental properties or long-term builds
Requirements:
•8+ years of residential construction experience
•Strong leadership and communication skills
•Capable of reading blueprints and site plans
•Own transportation and hand tools required
•Must be legally able to work as a 1099 contractor
•OSHA certification and liability insurance are a plus
Compensation:
•$25–$40/hour (based on experience)
•No benefits provided (1099 independent contractor role)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Compensation Package:
Work Location: In person