Ironworker General Foreman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an experienced Lead Supervisor to manage daily field activities, coordinate crews, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity in line with project plans and codes.

You will supervise trades, inspect progress, maintain records, and help develop weekly schedules while monitoring costs and ensuring adherence to safety rules. Strong communication and hands-on leadership are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant field experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to supervise crews.
• Ability to plan tasks, supervise safety practices, and train teams.
• Familiarity with scheduling, material control, unit manhour tracking, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Superintendent and Project Management to organize crew, materials, and equipment to achieve productivity and quality within budget.
• Inspect work progress and site conditions to verify safety and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including quantities, productivity, time sheets, and daily reports.
• Assist in developing weekly schedules and sequence of activities for the crew.
• Ensure work is completed within estimated costs while upholding quality workmanship.
• Uphold safety by enforcing company/government safety rules and conducting toolbox talks.
• Communicate plans and safety concerns to leadmen and crews to maintain proper crew attitude.
• Monitor compliance with company policies across the team.
• Adjust work plans and schedules as needed to meet targets and budgets.
• Prioritize workload within defined budget constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Training

Teamwork

Training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scheduling software

Material control systems

Unit manhour tracking

Estimating fundamentals

Job cost management

Job description

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Effectively lead and manage daily activities and production according to the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes and industry standards and provide the necessary training on proper safety and operational procedures. Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Experience Level

Lead

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate with Superintendent and Project Management to organize crew, materials, and equipment to achieve highest productivity and quality and lowest cost in line with the budget.
• Examine and inspect work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for assigned crew.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship/product.
• Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules.
• Will develop and maintain a proper crew attitude by conducting toolbox meetings and communicating safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to leadmen and crews.
• Monitor compliance by all employees under his/her supervision with all Company policies.
• Continuously check the work of crew and adjust the work or plan and schedule as required.
• Prioritize workload and operate within a defined budget.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Ability to perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of work assigned, train/ teach safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
• Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• May require a valid state issued driver's license
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.