Traveling Foreman - Steel Erection & Framing Lead

The Contractor Consultants; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company-paid lodging while traveling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Certification opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Composite Construction Systems, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Construction Foreman to lead field crews on structural steel erection and prefabricated light-gauge framing projects across the Southeast.

This is a field leadership role requiring hands-on capability and strong organization, safety, and communication with project leadership and General Contractors. You will read drawings, plan daily production, supervise crews, track material needs, and ensure work is performed to approved plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of foreman or equivalent crew‑lead experience in structural steel erection, light‑gauge framing, or closely related commercial construction.
• Proven experience supervising and coordinating construction crews.
• Strong ability to read structural drawings, field drawings, and construction details.
• Strong layout skills with the ability to verify dimensions and identify potential field conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production, manpower, schedules, and jobsite priorities.
• Strong communication skills with field crews, General Contractors, and internal project leadership.
• Ability to anticipate material and equipment needs before they affect production.
• Comfortable using tablets and digital reporting systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively for regional project assignments.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews performing structural steel erection and prefabricated light-gauge framing installation.
• Plan daily production and assign work based on project priorities, manpower, and schedule.
• Maintain crew accountability, jobsite organization, production, and safety.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, field drawings, details, and approved project plans.
• Perform and verify accurate field layout before installation begins.
• Coordinate with project managers, company leadership, and General Contractors regarding progress, field conditions, and schedule.
• Identify and document out-of-scope work and communicate potential change-order conditions.
• Monitor material, hardware, tools, and equipment needs far enough in advance to prevent production delays.
• Complete daily reports, timekeeping, photos, work orders, and project documentation using a company‑provided tablet and Contractor Foreman.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards across the jobsite.
• Perform quality‑control checks throughout installation.
• Assist with structural steel erection, welding, framing, or other field work when necessary to keep the project moving.
• Help mobilize crews between regional projects and maintain strong crew performance while traveling.

Skills

read structural drawings

supervise field crews

layout and measurement

communication with GC/leadership

travel extensively

valid driver’s license

Education

OSHA 30 certification

AWS or welding certification

Tools

Tablets

Contractor Foreman software

Job description

Composite Construction Systems, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Construction Foreman to lead field crews on structural steel erection and prefabricated light-gauge framing projects across the Southeast.

This is a field leadership role requiring hands-on capability and strong organization, safety, and communication with project leadership and General Contractors. You will read drawings, plan daily production, supervise crews, track material needs, and ensure work is performed to approved plans.