Steel Erection Foreman

Florida Atlantic Ironworks, Inc.; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic Ironworks seeks a Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman to provide on-site leadership for steel erection projects. You will schedule manpower and equipment, coordinate crews, and ensure safety, quality, and cost control across projects.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with contractors, and guiding teams to meet schedule commitments. The position involves travel to multiple project sites; a valid driver’s license is expected.

Qualifications

• Read specifications and blueprints to determine material quantities and locations.
• Verify alignment of structural-steel members using levels/lasers/transits.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost-control standards are followed on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews on site, coordinating manpower and equipment.
• Schedule tasks, participate in cost control, and maintain project timelines.
• Communicate with supervisors and client to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Provide training and guidance to new employees and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Attend on-site project meetings and issue corrective actions when needed.
• Perform QC inspections and oversee daily/weekly look-ahead schedules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety management

Team supervision

Project coordination

Communication

Rigging knowledge

Equipment operation

Tools

Bolt bag

Spud wrench

Welding hood

Tape measure

Plumb bob

Cheater bar

Pliers

Clamps

Hammers

Vise grips

Job description

Who We Are

Florida Atlantic Ironworks (FAI) has been delivering unmatched quality steel erection on time and on budget. Our certified and highly skilled teams specialize in structural steel erection. Employees are empowered and held accountable. We do what it takes to get the job done on time, to the highest standards.

Who We Are

Florida Atlantic Ironworks (FAI) has been delivering unmatched quality steel erection on time and on budget. Our certified and highly skilled teams specialize in structural steel erection. Employees are empowered and held accountable. We do what it takes to get the job done on time, to the highest standards.

As a company we are flexible and adaptable, and so are our people. If you are driven, solution-focused, results-oriented, and a true team player, we want to talk to you.

General Description

The "Steel Erection Foreman/leadman" provides the site leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to: scheduling, manpower and equipment planning, coordinating, supervising, assist in cost control, ensuring safety and loss prevention measures are adhered to, provide proper training, and productivity of crews at the project who install/assemble steel components of the structure. As a key participant in the relationship with the contractor, other contractors, company and client, the general foreman is generally the second management level and has a further role as a coordinating manager and client interface. This position is classified as a working foreman/leadman, which means the candidate must be able to perform the same task(s) as required of "Ironworkers".

Reporting

This position is hired by and reports directly to the "Steel Erection Superintendent," but also reports directly to the "Project Manager" assigned to the particular project for project related issues.

Tasks, Abilities And Skills

• Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, lasers equipment, transits, and/or levels.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Hoist steel members into place using cranes or other equipment by means of proper signaling.
• Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Field assemble parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints and/or instructions from supervisors.
• Push, pull, or pry structural-steel members into approximate positions for final attachment.
• Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment (personnel and material lifts) and small tools and equipment (welding machines, torch sets, saws, grinders, hoists, etc.).
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in steel construction.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards and procedures
• Understanding of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of proper rigging and signaling
• Ability to, at minimum, be able to speak and understand English in oral and written form.
• Assessing job priorities and assigning employees to appropriate job sites.
• Making sure employees have tools and equipment needed for job in order to ensure a good output.
• Overseeing the work and making sure it runs smoothly and as per the plan
• Making sure safety precautions are followed including updating safety kits in case of any emergencies during the work.
• Communicating with the supervisor regarding the crew both positive and negative.
• Helping in training new employees and helping them as they learn new tasks.
• Giving clear directions to workers as to what needs to be done to avoid repetitive mistakes by the workers
• Making sure company rules are followed by crew.
• Complete jobs on time and within budget
• Evaluate quickest and easiest way to a job without sacrificing quality of the work being done
• Hold a documented site safety meeting on a weekly basis
• Complete a 3-week look-a-head schedule on a weekly basis.
• Attend all on-site project meetings (safety, quality, scheduling, production, etc.)
• Issue corrective action notices within scope of authority, as required, to enforce company and/or project guidelines/policies.
• Perform Quality Control inspections listed in the "QC Inspector" job description.

Tools And Technology Requirements

• Possess at minimum the following tools: bolt bag, spud wrench, bull pins, weld hood (applicable to welders only),

tape measure, plumb bob, cheater bar, pliers, clamps, hammers, Bessie clamps, vise grips

• Knowledge of applicable and proper use for the following: transit, laser lever, torpedo, torque guns, welders, gas

supplied equipment, rigging and components.

Travel And Work Hours

The "Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman" must maintain a current and valid driver's license as traveling to the various projects is part of their responsibility. Most of the travel is day travel, but certain jobs may require staying out of town. At minimum, the "Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman" is required to work a normal forty (40) hour work week but may be required to work additional overtime and/or Saturdays and Sundays if required to maintain the project's schedule.

Salary/Wages: Will be commensurate with your job description, its respective tasks, abilities, skill and your ability and performance.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.