Scaffold Foreman

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a skilled carpenter/scaffold builder to oversee crew activities, construct and dismantle wooden structures, and ensure compliance with safety standards on site.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting materials, and assembling scaffolding per job specs, with focus on precision and safety at heights. Equal opportunity employer with competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specifications.
• Knowledge of safety and project rules in construction.
• Independent judgment and crew leadership abilities.
• Ability to work at heights and climb safely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and gather materials and tools.
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions and placements.
• Erect, brace, and dismantle scaffolding per specifications.
• Set anchor bolts and braces for piers, footings, and walls.
• Maintain safety and adhere to project rules.
• Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Planning

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hammer

Level

Square

Screwdriver

Power saws

Drill

Pry bars

Job description

Oversee crew(s) that builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.
• Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
• Inspect base surface for obstructions.
• Loads, transports and unloads material.
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.
• Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
• Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
• Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying.
• Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Sets and braces anchor bolts.
• May rig materials.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply basic mathematics and solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Will require independent judgement in direction of crew(s). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.