Scaffold Builder Foreman

Acadian-Contractors-Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Scaffold Builder Foreman in Cocoa, FL to oversee scaffold construction, modification, and dismantling while ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA standards. You will supervise crews, coordinate material procurement, and maintain accurate project documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (preferred) and at least 2 years of experience as a Scaffold Foreman, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and client relations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Preferably 2 years minimum experience as a Scaffold Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Read a tape measure and work with hand tools accurately.
• Fill out daily forms including time sheets, JSAs, and safety meeting records.
• Order and coordinate delivery of tools and materials to align with project schedules.
• Immediately report all incidents to the HSE contact, followed by Personnel and Offshore Division Managers.
• Take post-project inventory, ensure proper stacking and banding of materials, and report job status to management.
• Supervise crew performance to minimize waste and promote professionalism and teamwork.
• Teach and mentor crew members on scaffold building and job-related skills for growth and development.
• Ensure adherence to all company, OSHA, and client safety rules and procedures.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and alert personnel to unresolved hazards.
• Be capable and confident working around water and swimming; swing from boat at plus 10 level.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds in tight and cramped areas.
• Construct, revise, and dismantle scaffolds in compliance with OSHA standard 1926.451.
• Inspect and tag scaffolds daily as they are completed or modified.
• Lead and participate in daily JSA and safety meetings to promote active crew involvement.
• Update JSA forms accurately for specific tasks or when job scope changes.
• Maintain professional communication with clients to foster strong relationships.
• Design scaffold systems to meet client access needs.
• Assist production and construction teams with rigging, fire watch, and backloading activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Scaffold Builder Foreman

Location: Cocoa, FL

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Scaffold Builder Foreman is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient construction, modification, and dismantling of scaffolding systems at our East Coast location. This role involves supervising scaffold crews, maintaining compliance with OSHA standards, coordinating material and tool procurement, and ensuring project documentation is accurate. The Foreman must foster a productive and safe working environment while promoting crew development and maintaining professional customer relations. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Read a tape measure and work with hand tools accurately.
• Fill out daily forms including time sheets, JSAs, and safety meeting records.
• Order and coordinate delivery of tools and materials to align with project schedules.
• Immediately report all incidents to the HSE contact, followed by Personnel and Offshore Division Managers.
• Take post-project inventory, ensure proper stacking and banding of materials, and report job status to management.
• Supervise crew performance to minimize waste and promote professionalism and teamwork.
• Teach and mentor crew members on scaffold building and job-related skills for growth and development.
• Ensure adherence to all company, OSHA, and client safety rules and procedures.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and alert personnel to unresolved hazards.
• Be capable and confident working around water and swimming; swing from boat at plus 10 level.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds in tight and cramped areas.
• Construct, revise, and dismantle scaffolds in compliance with OSHA standard 1926.451.
• Inspect and tag scaffolds daily as they are completed or modified.
• Lead and participate in daily JSA and safety meetings to promote active crew involvement.
• Update JSA forms accurately for specific tasks or when job scope changes.
• Maintain professional communication with clients to foster strong relationships.
• Design scaffold systems to meet client access needs.
• Assist production and construction teams with rigging, fire watch, and backloading activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Preferably 2 years minimum experience as a Scaffold Foreman.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.