Ironworker General Foreperson

Sundt Construction

Lukeville (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Market Salary
Bonus Eligibility
ESOP & 401K
Health Coverage
Flexible PTO
Wellness Credits
FSAs
EAP
Wellness Programs
Mental Health
Life Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
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Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a seasoned supervision leader to plan, lay out, and oversee structural steel erection and fabrication. You will coordinate foremen, ensure safe, high-quality output, and drive continuous improvement across crews.

The role requires strong leadership, safety discipline, and effective communication with clients and superintendents. As a 100% employee-owned contractor, Sundt emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and ongoing development.

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years (level I) and six plus years (level II) experience in the relevant construction market.
  • Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for crew members.
  • Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain positive working relationships with client and superintendent.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment and assure high quality work at all times.
  • Conduct and/or participate in safety, quality, production, and planning meetings.
  • Ensure foreman and crew evaluations/performance agreements are conducted.
  • Champion and promote a Continuous Improvement culture with all crew members.
  • Assure accuracy of all time sheets, quantity and productivity reports.
  • Maintain and monitor 6- and 1-week schedules, coordinate with the master schedule.
  • Develop and execute work packages and task plans.
  • Adhere to and support all company policies and 'The Sundt Way' for supervised work.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to crew members.

Skills

Leadership
Safety
Communication
Project Coordination
Team Management

Job description

Basic Job Functions

Provide leadership, management, and supervision necessary for the planning, lay-out, and performance of all types of structural steel erection and fabrication work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of all foremen or crews under his/her supervision and provide all resources needed for the work to be done safely, correctly, and efficiently. Work with other foremen or superintendents to ensure that the work is coordinated and sequenced to assure that the flow of work and the schedule is maintained.

Job Description
Basic Job Functions

Provide leadership, management, and supervision necessary for the planning, lay-out, and performance of all types of structural steel erection and fabrication work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of all foremen or crews under his/her supervision and provide all resources needed for the work to be done safely, correctly, and efficiently. Work with other foremen or superintendents to ensure that the work is coordinated and sequenced to assure that the flow of work and the schedule is maintained.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain positive working relationships with client and superintendent.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment and assure that high quality work is being performed at all times.
  • Conduct and/or participate in all safety, quality, production, and planning meetings.
  • Assure all foreman and crew evaluations/performance agreements are conducted.
  • Champion and promote a Continuous Improvement culture with all members of the crew(s).
  • Assure the accuracy of all time sheets, quantity and productivity reports.
  • Maintain and monitor the 6- and 1-week schedules, coordinate with the master schedule, and be actively engaged in developing and executing work packages and task plans.
  • Adhere to and support all company policies, procedures and “The Sundt Way” with regard to the work and people you supervise.
  • Provides appropriate coaching and mentoring for crew members to help them be the best they can be.
Minimum Job Requirements
  • Must have a minimum of five years (level I) and six plus years’ (level II) experience in the relevant construction market and an in-depth understanding of the trade you are supervising.
  • Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew.
  • Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
  • Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
  • Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
  • Will lift, push, or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis
  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
  • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
  • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
  • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to: steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
  • Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
  • May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, or genetic information. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list
  • Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
  • Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
  • Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Workplace Wellness Programs
  • Mental Health Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee-Owner Perks
  • Educational Assistance
  • Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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