Erection Foreman - Ironworker - Structural Steel

Tate Fabricating Company; White House (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Wellness / personal PTO

Training and certifications support

Job summary

TATEFAB is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Erection Foreman to lead field crews on commercial and industrial projects across Tennessee and the Southeast. You will coordinate erection sequences, ensure safety and quality, and mentor ironworkers on site.

Regional travel is required with potential extended hours and out-of-town assignments. A strong leadership background, OSHA certifications, and experience reading structural drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive ironworker and structural steel erection experience required.
• Proven leadership or crew supervision experience.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• OSHA 1926 Subpart R Training.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Knowledgeable of AISC and AWS D1.1 and D1.8 Standards.
• Ability to Read and Interpret Design Documents and Field Erection Drawings Independently.
• Installation Experience with Structural Steel, Stairs, Rails, and Miscellaneous Metals.
• Smartphone and willingness to use digital timekeeping, reporting, and communication systems required.
• Must be capable of meeting project site access, safety, and pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• SAFETY, QUALITY, and EXECUTION
• Plan erection sequences and daily production activities
• Coordinate daily erection activities with project supervision and crane operators
• Coordinate deliveries, staging, rigging, and material flow
• Verify that structural members required for each erection sequence are identified and ready for installation
• Build a safe, productive, team-oriented work environment
• Lead structural steel erection crews safely and efficiently
• Conduct daily jobsite safety discussions and hazard awareness
• Maintain production pace in accordance with project schedules ensuring quality and safety expectations are met
• Maintain accountability for attendance, workmanship, organization, and crew performance
• Assist with bolt-up, plumbing, welding coordination, and miscellaneous metals installation as needed
• Mentor less experienced ironworkers and help develop crew capability
• Field Coordination & Reporting
• Complete daily progress reports
• Identify field issues early and develop practical solutions to maintain workflow and schedule
• Verify field layout dimensions, control lines, offsets, and elevations using optical levels, laser levels, or surveying instruments to ensure accurate member placement within specified construction tolerances
• Maintain professional communication with general contractors, inspectors, and project teams
• Positively represent TATEFAB to our clientele and the community
• Maintain accountability for company tools, equipment, consumables, and field materials

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Crew supervision

Read drawings

Communication

Attention to safety

Problem solving

Tools

OSHA 30 Certification

OSHA 1926 Subpart R

AISC & AWS D1.1/D1.8

Rigging & Signalperson

MEWP Certification

Forklift Certification

FCAW/SMAW Welder

Crane/Forklift familiarity

Surveying instruments use

Job description

TATEFAB — White House, TN
(Approximately 30 miles north of Nashville)

BUILD HIGH STANDARDS. STRONG ACCOUNTABILITY. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.

TATEFAB is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Erection Foreman / Working Foreman to lead field crews on commercial and industrial structural steel projects throughout Tennessee and the Southeast.

The right candidate understands crane coordination, erection sequencing, structural drawings, jobsite communication, production accountability, and the importance of maintaining a safe, organized, and professional jobsite.

Typical crews range from 4–15 ironworkers depending on project scope. This position requires leadership by example.

Compensation & Schedule

$85,000–$120,000+ annually depending on experience and leadership capability

Full-Time Position

Regional Travel throughout Tennessee and surrounding states required

Per Diem / Travel compensation when applicable

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance may be considered for qualified candidates

Projects may involve extended hours, weekends, and temporary out-of-town assignments depending on construction schedules. Most projects are regional with periodic return-home opportunities.

About TATEFAB

TATEFAB is a structural steel & miscellaneous metals fabrication and erection company. Nearly 60 years of notable projects — from Disney, Fort Campbell, Andrews Air Force Base, the Smithsonian National Museum, and NOAA Satellite Operations Facility, to these local landmarks: Broadwest Nashville, Vanderbilt and Saint Thomas Hospitals, the Conservatory at Gaylord Opryland, and historic renovations throughout downtown Broadway. This is a place where skill is respected, craftsmanship is rewarded, and careers are built to last.

• Company-contributed health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Wellness / personal PTO
• Training and certifications support

Position Responsibilities

• SAFETY, QUALITY, and EXECUTION
• Plan erection sequences and daily production activities
• Coordinate daily erection activities with project supervision and crane operators
• Coordinate deliveries, staging, rigging, and material flow
• Verify that structural members required for each erection sequence are identified and ready for installation
• Build a safe, productive, team-oriented work environment
• Lead structural steel erection crews safely and efficiently
• Conduct daily jobsite safety discussions and hazard awareness
• Maintain production pace in accordance with project schedules ensuring quality and safety expectations are met
• Maintain accountability for attendance, workmanship, organization, and crew performance
• Assist with bolt-up, plumbing, welding coordination, and miscellaneous metals installation as needed
• Mentor less experienced ironworkers and help develop crew capability
• Field Coordination & Reporting
• Complete daily progress reports
• Identify field issues early and develop practical solutions to maintain workflow and schedule
• Verify field layout dimensions, control lines, offsets, and elevations using optical levels, laser levels, or surveying instruments to ensure accurate member placement within specified construction tolerances
• Maintain professional communication with general contractors, inspectors, and project teams
• Positively represent TATEFAB to our clientele and the community
• Maintain accountability for company tools, equipment, consumables, and field materials

Qualifications

• REQUIRED
• Extensive ironworker and structural steel erection experience required
• Proven leadership or crew supervision experience
• OSHA 30 Certification
• OSHA 1926 Subpart R Training
• Valid Driver's License Required
• Knowledgeable of AISC and AWS D1.1 and D1.8 Standards
• Ability to Read and Interpret Design Documents and Field Erection Drawings Independently
• Installation Experience with Structural Steel, Stairs, Rails, and Miscellaneous Metals
• Smartphone and willingness to use digital timekeeping, reporting, and communication systems required.
• Must be capable of meeting project site access, safety, and pre-employment screening requirements.
• PREFERRED
• Rigging & Signalperson, MEWP, and Forklift Certifications
• Erection Experience with Seismic-Design Criteria Projects
• Proficient and Experienced Welder (FCAW/SMAW)
• Familiarity with cranes, forklifts, aerial work platforms, scaffolding platforms, welders, and equipment
• Proficient use of optical levels, laser levels, or surveying instruments for layout verification and elevation control
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish & English) is a plus.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Climb and work at elevated heights
• Work safely in active construction environments
• Work in confined spaces when required
• Willingness to work extended hours and in varying weather conditions
• Ability to handle tools, equipment, and structural steel materials
• Ability to position, align, and secure members for bolting and welding operations

What We Value

• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership
• Reliability and consistent attendance
• Accountability and professionalism
• Pride in quality workmanship
• We are building a more disciplined, accountable, and production-focused operation — and we need strong leadership to help raise the standard.

TATEFAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team based on professionalism, skill, reliability, work ethic, and qualifications without regard to protected status under applicable law.