Small Cap - Foreman Reinforce Ironworker

Zachry Group; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Reinforcing Steel Foreman to lead a crew in constructing and securing steel bars and mesh for concrete structures. You will read blueprints, fabricate components, and supervise up to 5–15 craft workers on site.

The role requires 4+ years as a reinforcing ironworker with supervisory experience, plus strong tool knowledge and safe work practices in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as a Reinforcing Ironworker.
• 1+ years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to read prints and drawings.
• Knowledge of rebar sizing and quantities.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, locations, quantities of materials.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and precautions to mitigate them.
• Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Hoist equipment into location via bull rigging or crane.
• Position and secure rebar and mesh using bending tools and fasteners.
• Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces using shears, torches, and welding equipment.

Skills

Crew management

Read prints and drawings

Education

Formal/Technical education

NCCER certification

Tools

Rebar cutting tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Reinforcing Steel Foreman will manage a crew as they construct, fabricate, modify, and secure steel bars and mesh using various types of fasteners and equipment in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures.

Job Description

Reinforcing Steel Foreman will manage a crew as they construct, fabricate, modify, and secure steel bars and mesh using various types of fasteners and equipment in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Hoist equipment and tools into a location via bull rigging or crane.
• Position and secure equipment such as rebar, mesh, end caps using bending machines, hand tools, fasteners and other metal working methods and tools.
• Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, bending tools and welding equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

Reports to Position

This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeyman, helpers, and laborers.

Rrequired Tools list to be provided

Qualifications

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Reinforcing Ironworker.
• Must have 1+ years’ experience as a supervisor
• Must be proficient in managing a crew, time, and costs
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Reinforcing Ironworker and 1+ years’ supervisory experience.
• Must be able to read prints and drawings.
• Must have a working knowledge of rebar including to but not limited to size, material, quantities and other specification to meet the requirements as stated on the prints and drawings.
• Must have a working knowledge of all tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Zachry/JV employee
• Zachry/JV ROF’ed employee.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.
• Formal/Technical education.
• Experience working with rebar, concrete and carpentry.

JVIC (a ZACHRY GROUP company) is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.