Ironworker General Foreman

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account

Job summary

MasTec Industrial is seeking an Ironworker General Foreman to lead a crew in layout, installation, and alignment per plans and codes. You will supervise journeymen and craftsmen, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality across the project site in Rapid City, SD.

This full-time role requires strong safety leadership, 4+ years of related experience, and NCCER certification/licensing preferred. Travel up to 90% is possible; compensation is competitive and tied to experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory role.
• Knowlege of MIC Health and Safety programs and project regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or minimize risks.
• Read and follow contract plans, specs, and applicable codes for discipline.
• Inspect crews' work for compliance and coach as needed.
• Plan and lead task planning sessions and daily safety talks.
• Ensure all required PPE, fall protection, and lockout-tagout procedures are followed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Toolbox talks

Safety compliance

Quality control

Education

NCCER Certification/License (preferred)

Job description

United States, South Dakota, Rapid City

Aug 18, 2026

Ironworker General Foreman

Job Locations

US-SD-Rapid City

Requisition ID

2026-67954

# of Openings

1

Candidate Search Category (Portal Searching)

Construction

Service Line (UKG) : Name

MPC-MasTec Industrial

Company Overview

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined-cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We're committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. We invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders.

The MasTec Industrial operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Position Summary

The Ironworker General Foreman will direct and supervise a crew in planning, lay‑out, installation and alignment all in accordance with all: plans, specifications, tolerances, industry standards and codes. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the journeyman and craftsmen under his/her supervision and motivate the crew to accomplish the work safely, productively, correctly, and efficiently. Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify safety hazards employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.)
• Understand and implement lockout/tag out procedures in a safe manner.
• Understand, train, and implement 100% tie off/fall protection.
• Basic understanding of the Mastec Safety Manual and policies, which include Fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and trenching.
• Ensure daily equipment inspections are performed by your crew on all equipment that is being used that day.
• Follow the Mastec planning/JSA process for your crew. Review and provide feedback and training for the crew.
• Support/perform additional safety practices: Supervisor audits, Craft observations, SLT meetings if requested.
• Report ALL safety events and near misses to your supervisor.
• Read, understand, and follow contract plans and specifications. Have a general understanding of the specific codes related to their discipline.
• Inspect subordinate's/crews work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Ensure through personal inspections that correct construction procedures are followed and work is in compliance with the plans and specifications. Ensure that your crew is qualified to perform their work and have the appropriate certifications/license to perform their work.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Complete and submit complete quality paperwork and system signs offs.
• Understand your assigned work and budgets and meet or beat the budgeted man-hours.
• Conduct effective Gang box meetings, assign/align the performance goals for your crew and ensure they are "tools on" and working within 20-25 minutes of the start time. 10-15 minutes with the Foreman and 10 minutes in the work area filling out the JSA.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed in any of these areas.
• Follow the Mastec planning process, for your current level; 1week look ahead, daily goal cards, JSAs and task planning.
• Perform other job specific duties and have a basic understanding of the scheduling, material control and Productivity tracking systems.
• Be able to perform all the essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Perform and lead task planning sessions to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each, then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Plan and communicate with the warehouse and Superintendent to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available for your upcoming work prior to the work being started.
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project. Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications, and schedules as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.
• Conduct gang box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the leadmen and crews. The meeting is to follow the completed Daily goal card for your crew.
• Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision.
• Understand and know applicable employee laws and follow Mastec HR policies.
• Complete performance reviews of journeyman and craft workers.
• Review JSAs daily and provide coaching to the assigned crew.
• Be motivated and work productively and maintain a good attitude toward work, and internal and external personnel.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Weekly preparation of the 1-week schedule, as communicated from the superintendents 3-week/6-week schedule.
• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• 4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• NCCER Certification/License (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
• Other may duties may be assigned
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and your supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Hours

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

Travel

Travel required up to 90%. Position requires presence directly on the Project Site location with intermittent travel to residence of record.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $42.00 / hour, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Service Line

MPC-MasTec Industrial

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