Ironworker Foreman: Lead Structural Steel & Safety

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking an Ironworker Foreman with commercial/industrial experience to join the team.

Lead field crews responsible for structural steel erection, rigging, setting and support activities on industrial piping projects, acting as the on-site leader, coordinating daily tasks, and mentoring crew members to ensure safe, efficient execution and compliance with drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of ironworking experience with at least 2 years in a leadership/foreman role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial piping environments, including pipe supports and structural steel interfaces.
• OSHA 10 certification required; NCCER Ironworker or Rigging Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field crews responsible for structural steel erection, rigging, setting and support activities on industrial piping projects.
• Act as the primary on-site leader for ironwork, coordinating daily tasks, managing crew performance, and collaborating with project management for smooth jobsite execution.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to crew members.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, piping supports, blueprints, and specifications.
• Oversee structural steel erection, pipe support installation, fabrication, rigging and layout work.
• Coordinate with millwrights, pipefitters, welders and other trades to maintain workflow.
• Enforce all safety regulations, including fall protection, rigging standards, and hazard controls.
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and incident reports as required.

Skills

Ironworking experience

Leadership experience

Industrial piping knowledge

OSHA 10 certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 certification

NCCER Ironworker Certification

Rigging Certification

Job description

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking an Ironworker Foreman with commercial/industrial experience to join the team.

Lead field crews responsible for structural steel erection, rigging, setting and support activities on industrial piping projects, acting as the on-site leader, coordinating daily tasks, and mentoring crew members to ensure safe, efficient execution and compliance with drawings and specifications.