Senior Structural Foreman – Welding & Shipfitters Lead

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IMIA, LLC is seeking a Structural Foreman in Portsmouth, VA to supervise welders and shipfitters on structural projects. The role requires ensuring qualified personnel, proper tooling, and safe working conditions while meeting project timelines.

The candidate will train workers, coordinate with management, review blueprints, and manage equipment and materials to maintain quality and budget controls on site.

Qualifications

• A Structural Foreman must be trained in welding processes SMAW and GMAW-Flux Core.
• Experience supervising welding crews with safety and quality focus.
• Ability to analyze blueprints and manage supplies and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervises welding and cutting activities of workers.
• Analyzes work orders and blueprints to plan operations.
• Requisitions welding supplies and fixtures.
• Inspects work to ensure quality standards.
• Trains workers in equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment and safety environments.
• Prepares site records and reports on tasks.
• Directs welders and shipfitters.

Skills

Welding supervision

Welding processes SMAW/GMAW

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership & training

Safety compliance

Job description

IMIA, LLC is seeking a Structural Foreman in Portsmouth, VA to supervise welders and shipfitters on structural projects. The role requires ensuring qualified personnel, proper tooling, and safe working conditions while meeting project timelines.

The candidate will train workers, coordinate with management, review blueprints, and manage equipment and materials to maintain quality and budget controls on site.