Lead Scaffold Builder - Safety-Driven Foreman

BrandSafway Group; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

BrandSafway is seeking an experienced Scaffold Builder Leadman to guide a crew in erecting, modifying, inspecting, and dismantling scaffolds for industrial construction and maintenance projects. You will emphasize safety, quality, and productivity while adhering to project specs and company standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, extensive scaffold-building experience, and a commitment to safety, with ability to travel to job sites as needed. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Scaffold Builder Leadman or Lead Scaffold Builder in industrial construction or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of scaffold systems, erection methods, load capacities, and OSHA scaffold regulations.
• Ability to read scaffold drawings, blueprints, and work specifications.
• Experience leading crews and coordinating daily work activities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and maintaining project schedules.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of scaffold builders during the erection, modification, and dismantling of scaffold systems.
• Read and interpret scaffold drawings, blueprints, and work orders to ensure accurate installation.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor crew productivity and quality of work.
• Inspect scaffold components before use to ensure they meet safety and quality standards.
• Ensure scaffolds are built in compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and reinforce proper use of fall protection and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment with supervisors to support project schedules.
• Perform scaffold inspections and identify hazards or deficiencies, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Train and mentor scaffold builders to improve skills, safety awareness, and work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Field take-off

Material requisitions

Material logistics

Pre-job planning

Leadership

Read scaffold drawings

Read blueprints

Crew supervision

Safety awareness

Tools

OSHA regulations knowledge

Scaffold systems knowledge

Job description

BrandSafway is seeking an experienced Scaffold Builder Leadman to guide a crew in erecting, modifying, inspecting, and dismantling scaffolds for industrial construction and maintenance projects. You will emphasize safety, quality, and productivity while adhering to project specs and company standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, extensive scaffold-building experience, and a commitment to safety, with ability to travel to job sites as needed. Competitive benefits are offered.