Construction Foreman - Chandler

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Crew Management: Lead, direct, and coordinate ironworker crews in daily erection activities; plan work assignments, sequencing, and manpower to meet project schedules; train, mentor, and develop crew members; enforce accountability and performance standards; communicate clearly with project managers, superintendents, and other trades.
• Structural Steel Erection: Read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications; oversee layout, rigging, hoisting, connecting, bolting, and welding of structural steel components; ensure proper alignment, plumbness, and fit-up of all members; coordinate crane operations and material staging for efficient workflow.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on every jobsite; conduct daily safety meetings/toolbox talks and job hazard analyses (JHAs); ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies; identify hazards and take immediate corrective action.
• Quality & Productivity: Ensure all work meets project specifications, tolerances, and quality standards; monitor productivity and adjust crew activities to stay on schedule; minimize rework through proper planning and oversight; maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Documentation & Reporting: Track daily progress, manpower, and production; report issues, delays, and material needs to management; assist with timekeeping and job documentation as required.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of structural steel or ironworking experience required; proven experience leading crews on structural steel erection projects preferred; demonstrated ability to deliver projects safely and on schedule.
• Skills & Knowledge: Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and erection drawings; solid understanding of rigging, crane signaling, and steel erection methods; working knowledge of OSHA standards and jobsite safety practices; effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and changing jobsite conditions.
• Certifications (Preferred): OSHA 10 or OSHA 30; rigging and/or signaling certification; First Aid/CPR.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy materials.
• Frequent climbing, standing, bending, and physical activity.

Work Environment

• Outdoor construction sites with exposure to weather, noise, and heavy equipment.
• High-risk environment requiring strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE.

Key Competencies

• Safety leadership
• Accountability and reliability
• Team leadership and development
• Attention to detail and quality
• Sense of urgency and execution