Iron Worker Foreman

brownandrootexternal; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an experienced foreman to direct crews in steel erection tasks at construction sites. You will plan work, set up hoisting equipment, and guide teams to position structural members safely and efficiently.

You will read steel drawings, manage timelines, and perform basic welding as needed. The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety rules and quality standards on demanding projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience directing a construction crew.
• Familiarity with hoisting operations and basic rigging.
• Ability to read shop drawings and interpret layouts.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs a crew's work and timelines on task completion.
• Sets up hoisting equipment and positions structural-steel members with basic rigging knowledge.
• Signals operator of hoisting equipment to lift and place members.
• Guides members into position using tag lines.
• Feeds, positions, and secures materials during installation.
• Verifies alignment and bolt hole alignment using plumb bob and level.
• Cuts and welds steel members as needed with oxyacetylene equipment.
• Loads, transports, unloads tools and materials; maintains tools.
• Observes safety rules and project requirements; performs maintenance on tools.

Skills

Crew leadership

Rigging knowledge

Read steel drawings

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oxyacetylene welding

Job description

SUMMARY
Directs a crew in raising, placing and uniting girders, columns and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure framework. Should be familiar with steel drawings being able to derive location, orientation and other necessary practices to direct a crew in completing job tasks in a timely, safe and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plans and directs a crew(s) work and timelines on completion of tasks assigned.
- Sets up hoisting equipment, raising and placing structural-steel members, with basic rigging knowledge for raising an placing structural steel members.
- Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.
- Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel members.
- Guides member, using tag line in order to guide it into position.
- Pulls, pushes or pries steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.
- Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
- Aligns bolt holes in steel member using drift pins or spud wrenches.
- Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members using plumb bob and level. Bolts align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
- Cuts and welds steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.
- Loads, transports, unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
- May assist in lifting, positions and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
- Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Plan and direct a crew(s) work and timelines for tasks assigned to be completed.
- Work within precise limits to standards of accuracy.
- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
- Plan work and select proper tools.
- Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
- Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
- Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do typically require some independent thinking and decision making. Typically reports to a general foreman or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Strength:
a. Standing 60%
Walking 20%
Sitting 20%

b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing F
Pulling F

2. Climbing C
Balancing C

3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.