Lead Tank Construction Foreman & Welder

Phillips Tank & Structure; Braddock (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay with annual reviews

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401k with company match

Great culture of teamwork, learning &

Paid Time Off (accruing immediately)

You’ll be part of a team where YOU mat

Job summary

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) in Braddock, PA is hiring a full-time Foreman/Tank Builder to lead on-site construction projects. You will supervise crews, coordinate with customers, vendors, and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity on every job.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills; a high school diploma or equivalent; ability to lift 50 lbs; and willingness to pass background checks and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve problems and improve systems.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing to pass background checks.
• No criminal convictions for dishonesty, violence, or acts of terrorism.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing to submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.
• Welding ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide site supervision and lead field crew.
• Serve as main contact with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity on site.
• Understand contract scope and identify field changes (change orders).
• Lead safety initiatives and foster a safety culture on the jobsite.
• Lead quality on the jobsite and reduce rework.
• Improve field productivity to complete projects on time and under budget.
• Balance customer satisfaction with project profitability.
• Provide craft knowledge in welding, structural erection, tank work, and related trades.
• Evaluate field employees and support promotions; mentor crews.
• Assist in recruiting field workers.
• Care for tooling and equipment; arrange rentals when needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements across methods.
• Represent PTS professionally to customers and employees.
• Contribute to pre-construction planning with design and PM teams.
• Coordinate with design, purchasing, PM, and admin staff.
• Track manhours and field progress weekly.
• Ensure training and certifications for upcoming work; coordinate with Safety and HR.
• Complete all project paperwork (time sheets, audits, inspections).
• Escalate problems and assist in resolution with management.
• Provide final, complete project paperwork for the Final QC Book.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Attendance

Safety awareness

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) in Braddock, PA is hiring a full-time Foreman/Tank Builder to lead on-site construction projects. You will supervise crews, coordinate with customers, vendors, and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity on every job.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills; a high school diploma or equivalent; ability to lift 50 lbs; and willingness to pass background checks and drug testing.