Soft Craft Foreman: Industrial Construction Lead

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance seeks a Soft Craft Foreman to supervise and coordinate daily soft craft activities on industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects. You will oversee scaffolding, insulation, painting/coatings, fireproofing, and cleaning crews to ensure safe, efficient, and quality work.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial soft craft experience with supervisory responsibilities and the ability to read drawings and procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial soft craft experience with progressive supervisory experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of foreman or lead experience preferred.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refinery, power, LNG, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial facilities preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, work packages, and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and industrial safety requirements.
• Strong leadership and crew-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, clients, subcontractors, and project management.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic reports and documentation.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and turnaround/shutdown schedules when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of soft craft crews.
• Plan manpower requirements and assign employees to specific work areas.
• Provide daily direction and instruction to employees and subcontractors.
• Coordinate work activities with Operations, Maintenance, Construction, HSE, QA/QC, and other craft disciplines.
• Review drawings, work packages, specifications, and job requirements.
• Ensure crews understand the scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Monitor daily productivity and adjust manpower as needed.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and access requirements are available before work begins.
• Maintain accurate daily manpower, production, material, and progress reports.
• Mentor and develop journeyman, apprentices, and entry-level employees.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, productivity, and a positive work environment.
• Participate in client and contractor coordination meetings as required.
• Assist with punch-list completion and project closeout.
• Lead by example in safety and enforce OSHA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance seeks a Soft Craft Foreman to supervise and coordinate daily soft craft activities on industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects. You will oversee scaffolding, insulation, painting/coatings, fireproofing, and cleaning crews to ensure safe, efficient, and quality work.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial soft craft experience with supervisory responsibilities and the ability to read drawings and procedures.