Construction Foreman

Summit City Steel Erection, LLC.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay and overtime

Company truck

Year-round work

Home most nights

Career advancement

Real leadership authority

Tools and equipment provided

Training provided

Per diem for qualifying travel work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Company phone and tablet or laptop

Training and certifications provided

Job summary

Summit City Steel Erection, LLC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Steel Erection Foreman to lead field crews on structural steel and industrial projects. You will direct daily operations, coordinate materials and equipment, and ensure safe, high-quality work.

This hands-on role offers ownership of your crew, weekly pay, overtime, a company truck, and opportunities to advance toward a Superintendent position as you demonstrate leadership and reliability on active sites.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of field steel erection experience.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a crew.
• Experience working in steel mills or heavy industrial plants.
• Ability to read and interpret erection drawings and connection details independently.
• A proven record of maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.
• Comfortable completing daily documentation using a phone or tablet.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Residence within approximately two hours of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and ensure your crew has direction, materials, and equipment to work safely and efficiently.
• Lead morning safety meetings and job hazard analyses; assign daily tasks and coordinate resources.
• Keep the crew focused on production goals and budgeted labor hours; provide training to apprentices.
• Hold crew members accountable for safety, quality, and productivity; run smaller jobs when needed.
• Complete daily reports, track progress, and maintain organized vehicles and tools.
• Travel locally to sites and arrive early to prepare for the day’s work.

Skills

Leadership

Steel erection

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team training

Tools

Procore

Job description

Ready to Lead a Crew and Take the Next Step in Your Career?

Summit City Steel Erection (SCSE) is looking for an experienced Steel Erection Foreman to lead field crews on structural steel and industrial projects. If you know steel erection, take safety seriously, and can keep a crew productive while maintaining high‑quality work, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of your crew, make decisions in the field, and play an important role in getting projects completed safely and efficiently. You'll work alongside experienced field leaders, receive company‑provided training, and have a path to advance into a Superintendent position.

Why Join SCSE?

• Competitive pay: Earn $30-$40 per hour based on experience.
• Weekly pay and overtime: Get paid every week, with time‑and‑half overtime after 40 hours.
• Company truck: Take home your company truck, with fuel provided.
• Year‑round work: Stay busy with structural steel erection and industrial projects.
• Home most nights: Most jobs are within daily driving distance of Fort Wayne.
• Career advancement: Build your leadership skills and work toward becoming a Superintendent.
• Real leadership authority: Direct your crew, assign work, and stop any task that creates a safety or quality concern.
• Tools and equipment provided: We supply power tools, PPE, and rigging equipment.
• Training provided: No certifications are required at hire. We'll help you obtain the training and certifications your work requires.

At SCSE, safety, quality, and productivity go hand in hand. We want leaders who take pride in their work, support their crews, and get the job done right.

• $30-$40 per hour, based on experience.
• Overtime at 1.5 times your regular rate after 40 hours.
• Weekly pay.
• Take‑home company truck and fuel.
• Company phone and tablet or laptop.
• Per diem for qualifying travel work.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit‑sharing opportunities.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company‑provided PPE, power tools, and rigging.
• Training and certifications provided.

What You’ll Do

As a Steel Erection Foreman, you’ll lead daily field operations and ensure your crew has the direction, materials, and equipment needed to work safely and efficiently.

Crew Leadership & Daily Planning

• Lead morning safety meetings and job hazard analyses.
• Assign daily tasks and coordinate materials, tools, and equipment before work begins.
• Keep the crew focused on production goals and budgeted labor hours.
• Provide guidance and hands‑on training to apprentices and newer team members.
• Hold crew members accountable for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Run smaller jobs independently when a Superintendent is not on site.

Safety & Quality Control

• Serve as the competent person for your crew, as applicable to the assigned work and training.
• Ensure work follows current erection drawings and project requirements.
• Check piece marks, layout, plumb, alignment, bolting, and welding.
• Verify required bracing is installed before temporary supports are removed.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or quality issues arise.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and maintain safe work practices.

Jobsite Coordination & Documentation

• Communicate shortages, drawing conflicts, access issues, and schedule concerns to the Superintendent promptly.
• Track daily progress against planned labor hours.
• Complete daily reports, crew time, and safety and quality forms using a phone or tablet.
• Keep company vehicles, tools, rigging, and equipment organized and accounted for.
• Arrive on site ahead of the crew, with the task, materials, and equipment ready to go.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a dependable, hands‑on leader who understands steel erection and knows how to get the best out of a crew.

Required qualifications:

• At least 4 years of field steel erection experience.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a crew.
• Experience working in steel mills or heavy industrial plants.
• Ability to read and interpret erection drawings and connection details independently.
• A proven record of maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.
• Comfortable completing daily documentation using a phone or tablet.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Residence within approximately two hours of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Don’t have every certification? That’s okay. Certifications are not required at hire. SCSE provides training and supports employees in obtaining the qualifications needed for their work.

Preferred Qualifications

These are a plus, but are not required:

• OSHA 30 or competent person training.
• Rigger and signal person training.
• Current welding qualification.
• Aerial lift or forklift certification.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Experience with Procore or other digital field reporting systems.
• English and Spanish communication skills.

This is a hands‑on field position working on active construction sites and inside operating steel mills and industrial facilities.

• Work outdoors in all seasons and in environments with varying temperatures, noise, and dust.
• Work at heights using required fall protection and PPE.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Arrive on site before the crew to prepare for the day’s work.
• Travel is generally local, and most jobs allow you to return home at night.

A pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and driving record check are required.

Ready to Lead?

If you have steel erection experience, take pride in leading a crew, and want an opportunity to grow with a company that values safety, quality, and hard work,

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Summit City Steel Erection (SCSE) is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities.