Traveling Carpenter Foreman

Tacony Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies is looking for a Traveling Foreman for civil construction operations in St. Louis, Missouri. The successful candidate will supervise field crew, support site leadership, and promote safety compliance. They should have over 5 years of relevant experience in large-scale civil projects, with a focus on self-performing work and proven leadership skills. IBEW membership and an OSHA 30-hour Card are preferred. Join a company dedicated to empowering its people and fulfilling career aspirations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on large-scale civil, energy, or construction projects.
• Proven self-perform experience is required.
• Strong leadership skills and crew supervision.
• OSHA 30-hour Card preferred.
• IBEW membership required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support field crew members.
• Assist with project operations and logistics planning.
• Coordinate daily work plans, labor, and equipment needs.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure safety compliance.
• Resolve construction challenges with supervisory staff.

Skills

Leadership and crew supervision

Project site logistics planning

Safety compliance

Self-perform experience in civil construction

Communication skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Traveling Foreman – Civil Construction

Our Civil Group is seeking an experienced Traveling Foreman to join our team. This role supports civil construction operations only and is best suited for a hands‑on leader with strong field experience and the ability to self‑perform work.

We are an IBEW contractor; however, this is not a lineman position, and no electrical work is performed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support field crew members, including carpenters and laborers, while assisting with overall project operations
• Support site leadership in executing daily work activities safely and efficiently
• Assist with project site logistics planning and work closely with the Project Manager on construction methods and sequencing
• Coordinate daily work plans, labor, and equipment needs
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with owners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company safety standards and OSHA regulations
• Coordinate with supervisory staff, engineers, and inspectors to resolve construction challenges and improve work methods

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience on large-scale civil, transmission, energy, or similar construction projects
• Proven self‑perform experience in civil construction
• Strong leadership and crew supervision skills
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word is a plus
• OSHA 30‑hour Card preferred
• IBEW membership required

Additional Information

• Work includes concrete flatwork for substations, drilled shafts, and general civil and infrastructure projects
• Employment is subject to the terms of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
• All candidates must complete a selection assessment and pre‑employment drug screening

EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.