Steel Shop Foreman: Fabrication Lead & Field Coordination

Fab-Tech Steel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fab-Tech Steel Group is seeking an experienced Miscellaneous Steel Shop Foreman to manage projects from planning and field measurement through fabrication, finishing, delivery, and installation.

The ideal candidate will supervise shop personnel, coordinate with detailers, review shop drawings, and ensure safety and quality. Travel to project sites in New York City and surrounding Tri-State area may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in miscellaneous/structural steel fabrication or related environment.
• Experience in foreman or shop supervision preferred.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, shop, and fabrication drawings.
• Strong field-measuring and site-verification skills.
• Knowledge of welding, fitting, cutting, drilling, grinding, finishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage miscellaneous steel projects from inception through installation.
• Review drawings and ensure constructability.
• Take field measurements and coordinate with in-house detailers.
• Oversee fabrication drawings and progress tracking.
• Prepare material takeoffs and order steel, hardware, and finishes.
• Schedule and supervise daily shop labor; ensure safety and schedules.
• Perform quality-control inspections on dimensions, welds, and finishes.
• Coordinate galvanizing, coating, painting, deliveries and installation.

Skills

Shop supervision

Field measuring

Leadership

Project tracking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Email

Project-tracking tools

Job description

Fab-Tech Steel Group is seeking an experienced Miscellaneous Steel Shop Foreman to manage projects from planning and field measurement through fabrication, finishing, delivery, and installation.

The ideal candidate will supervise shop personnel, coordinate with detailers, review shop drawings, and ensure safety and quality. Travel to project sites in New York City and surrounding Tri-State area may be required.