Ironworker Foreman - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction is seeking an Ironworker Foreman with 8+ years of ironworking experience, including leadership responsibilities. The role focuses on leading field crews in structural steel erection, rigging, and pipe support installation on industrial projects in Newport, KY.

The ideal candidate will read structural drawings, coordinate with millwrights and welders, and enforce safety regulations on site. OSHA 10 certification and NCCER Ironworker or Rigging certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years ironworking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• NCCER Ironworker or Rigging Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field crews for structural steel erection, rigging, setting and support activities.
• Act as on-site leader for ironwork operations, coordinating daily tasks, managing crew performance, and collaborating with project management to maintain 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

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2026

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

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety,quality,and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial, and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipefittersand structural steel detailers. EGC is proud to be a part of the Messer family of companies,andwe are committed to building what matters most for our customersand transforming the communities in which we live.

What You Will Do:

Lead and oversee field crews responsible for structural steel erection, rigging, setting and support activities associated with industrial piping projects.

Act as the primary on-site leader for ironwork operations, coordinating daily tasks, managing crew performance, and collaborating with project management tomaintainsmootjobsite 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,riggingand layout work.

Coordinate with millwrights, pipefitters,weldersand other trades tomaintainworkflow.

Enforce all safety regulations, including fall protection, rigging standards, and hazard controls.

Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and incident reports asrequired.

What You Will Bring:

High school diploma or equivalent

8+ years of ironworking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership orforemanrole.

Strong working knowledge of industrial piping environments, including pipe supports and structural steel interfaces.

OSHA 10 certification

NCCER Ironworker or Rigging Certification preferred.

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.