Civil Construction Foreman: Tower Installations & Crew Lead

TEP; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Engineering Professionals in Elgin, IL seeks a full-time Civil Construction Foreman to lead a crew on site. You will manage tower construction activities, oversee safety and reporting, and ensure quality installations across projects. Travel will be required to support assignments as needed.

The role demands strong communication, hands-on leadership, and experience with tower, steel fabrication, and antenna installations. A valid driver’s license and 4+ years in construction are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of a group of Tower Construction Technicians to ensure quality installation or maintenance (rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load-hopping).
• Manage and work on communications towers for installing, replacing, repairing structural systems, antenna installations and civil inspections.
• Analyze situations and determine appropriate actions.
• Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Recognize and mitigate safety hazards.
• Prepare closeout reports using MS Word/Excel and Adobe PDF.

Skills

Team leadership

Labor hours forecasting

Tower construction knowledge

Heavy machinery operation

Safety awareness

Verbal and written reporting

Close out reports

Communication skills

Travel readiness

4+ years experience in construction

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Tower Engineering Professionals in Elgin, IL seeks a full-time Civil Construction Foreman to lead a crew on site. You will manage tower construction activities, oversee safety and reporting, and ensure quality installations across projects. Travel will be required to support assignments as needed.

The role demands strong communication, hands-on leadership, and experience with tower, steel fabrication, and antenna installations. A valid driver’s license and 4+ years in construction are required.