Field Foreman

Iron Sky Recruiting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership participation (ESOP)

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive company culture

Job summary

A leading employee-owned construction company is seeking an experienced Field Foreman for supervising steel erection projects in Tucson, AZ. This role is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on-site while managing a skilled team of ironworkers. Responsibilities include enforcing safety standards, maintaining logs, and coordinating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in steel erection, strong blueprint reading skills, and relevant certifications. Competitive compensation and benefits such as employee ownership and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural steel erection.
• Certified welder (AWS D1.1 SMAW, Positions 1F–4F & 1G–4G).
• Completed OSHA 10-Hour Program and Operation Safe Site training.
• Valid OSHA certification and welding qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as OSHA Competent Person on job sites.
• Manage daily personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Control the erection of steel structures.
• Control the erection of steel structures to meet contract requirements and maintain stability.
• Coordinate site layout and material deliveries with project managers and fabrication shop.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and maintain logs of safety and production activities.
• Manage quality control for welding and bolting in the field.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and structures for safety and quality compliance.
• Train, mentor, and develop ironworkers on safe and efficient practices.
• Communicate with project managers, trades, and team members to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading and interpretation

Strong communication skills

Training others

Physical balance and practical judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10-Hour

Subpart R training

AWS D1.1 welding certification

Tools

Reach Forklift

Boom Lift

Scissor Lift

Hilti Powder Actuated Equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

A leading employee-owned construction company is seeking an experienced Field Foreman to supervise steel erection projects on-site. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality completion of structural and miscellaneous steel installations. The position offers a hands-on leadership opportunity in a safety-focused and collaborative environment, with the chance to mentor and develop a skilled team of ironworkers.

The Role

The Field Foreman will oversee daily field operations, including personnel, materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to contract specifications. Success in this role means maintaining safety standards, delivering quality workmanship, and coordinating effectively with project managers, fabrication teams, and on-site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as OSHA Competent Person on job sites, enforcing safety procedures and standards.
• Manage daily personnel, materials, and equipment, tracking time and productivity.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications to guide field operations.
• Control the erection of steel structures to meet contract requirements and maintain stability.
• Coordinate site layout and material deliveries with project managers and fabrication shop.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and maintain accurate logs of safety and production activities.
• Manage quality control for welding and bolting procedures in the field.
• Conduct inspections of tools, equipment, and structural assemblies for safety and quality compliance.
• Train, mentor, and develop ironworkers on safe and efficient work practices.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, trades, and team members to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural steel erection.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified welder (AWS D1.1 SMAW, Positions 1F–4F & 1G–4G, thickness 1/8”–1”).
• Completed OSHA 10-Hour Program and Operation Safe Site – Subpart R training.
• Certified operator of Reach Forklift, Boom, Scissor Lift, and Hilti Powder Actuated Equipment.
• Certified Rigger.
• Knowledgeable in AWS and AISC requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train others.
• Excellent physical balance and practical judgment on-site.

Nice to Have

• Experience in an employee-owned company environment.
• Prior leadership of diverse structural steel projects.

Salary

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Location

On-site at project locations, Tucson, AZ , United States of America.

Benefits

• Employee ownership participation (ESOP)
• Health and wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive company culture