Soft Craft Foreman: Industrial Construction Lead

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago
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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.

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