Tower Foreman

Yulista Holding, LLC; Alaska; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

STG Inc is seeking a Tower Foreman to lead telecommunications tower construction, microwave installation, and related civil work across Alaska. You will direct tower crews and subcontractors, manage daily field operations, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and per contract requirements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety discipline, and the ability to coordinate logistics, materials, and equipment in remote environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications tower construction and maintenance.
• Ability to climb towers up to 300 feet.
• Strong leadership and safety mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% in Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all tower construction activities in Alaska.
• Coordinate with Project Management, subcontractors, and crews to ensure on-time completion.
• Ensure safety compliance with OSHA, company policies, and project plans.
• Maintain daily reports, timecards, production and safety documentation.

Skills

Tower construction

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Electrical / microwave installation

Crane signaling / rigging

Reading drawings

Field safety planning

Tools

Rigging equipment

Electrical test equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

STG Inc Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Pay Range: $55 - $65 per hour

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses. Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does STG Inc do?

STG Inc. excels at infrastructure development in environmentally and logistically complex locations. Our teams deliver specialized projects across Alaska, including wind energy installations, communication towers, and power systems for remote communities. All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska by delivering projects with the highest levels of professionalism, innovation, safety, and quality. We provide training and advancement paths that allow you to grow your career while delivering essential services to communities that need them most. STG Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Tower Foreman, you will work onsite in Alaska and will be responsible for leading and supervising all field activities associated with telecommunications tower construction, microwave system installation, and related civil construction projects throughout Alaska. You will direct daily work activities for tower crews and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards. You will serve as the primary on-site leader, coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, logistics, and safety compliance while maintaining regular communication with Project Management regarding project progress, field conditions, and resource needs. This position routinely performs tower erection, microwave installation, maintenance, and general construction work in remote and austere environments while promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

How will you do it?

Lead and supervise all field activities for telecommunications tower construction, microwave installation, civil construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Report to the Project Manager to receive project directives and coordinate execution of site-specific work plans. Plan, organize, assign, and supervise daily work activities to maximize crew productivity and project efficiency. Execute project work in accordance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications, schedules, and company quality standards. Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontractors to support project execution. Regularly communicate with Project Management and Procurement & Logistics regarding project status, material requirements, equipment needs, schedule updates, and field conditions. Prepare, complete, and submit daily reports, timecards, production reports, safety documentation, inspection reports, and other required project documentation in a timely manner. Train, mentor, evaluate, and develop crew members while providing leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed. Delegate work assignments based on employee skill level, project priorities, and changing field conditions. Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and safe work practices among all crew members. Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and work planning discussions. Support and enforce the Company's Health and Safety Program and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, customer requirements, and project-specific safety plans. Verify required personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, rigging equipment, rescue equipment, and other safety equipment are available, inspected, and properly used. Monitor job site safety and immediately suspend or modify unsafe work practices when necessary. Investigate and report accidents, incidents, near misses, injuries, and unsafe conditions in accordance with company procedures. Serve as the primary field contact for employee safety concerns. Perform telecommunications tower erection, structural modifications, microwave antenna installation, equipment installation, maintenance, and repair. Install microwave antennas, waveguide, coaxial cable, fiber, grounding systems, weatherproofing materials, and associated telecommunications equipment. Align, test, and cross-polarize microwave antenna systems. Perform tower rigging, crane signaling, lifting operations, and material handling activities. Perform general civil construction activities including excavation, foundations, concrete work, site preparation, and equipment installation. Operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and specialized telecommunications installation equipment. Climb telecommunications towers up to 300 feet while working safely at heights in varying weather conditions. Perform physically demanding work including climbing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, bending, balancing, and working in remote environments for extended periods. Assist other construction trades as needed to support overall project completion. Travel throughout Alaska to support remote construction projects (up to 100% travel). Maintain required certifications, licenses, and training required by law, customers, or company policy. Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Functions

This position directly supervises assigned tower crew members and coordinates the work of subcontractors while on project sites. Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring productivity, providing training and mentorship, evaluating performance, promoting safety compliance, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements, company policies, and quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of telecommunications tower construction methods, materials, equipment, terminology, and industry best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of tower climbing, fall protection systems, rigging practices, rescue procedures, and applicable OSHA and ANSI standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise crews, coordinate work activities, mentor employees, and maintain project productivity.
• Knowledge of microwave communications systems, antenna installation, grounding systems, waveguide, coaxial cable, and related telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, specifications, tower drawings, and manufacturer installation requirements.
• Proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools, rigging equipment, rope systems, and knot‑tying techniques required for tower erection, maintenance, and material handling.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Strong self‑motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to safely utilize electronic test equipment and other specialized tools in performance of duties.
• Ability to safely use harnesses, belts, ropes, and any other required protective equipment gear required to meet all duties of position.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.
• Ability to travel to remote places for work related purposes (up to 100% of time