Ironwork/Rigging Foreman

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of ironworkers and rigging crews on industrial job sites
• Plan and execute rigging operations, steel erection, equipment setting, and material handling
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA safety standards, company policies, and client requirements
• Lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture
• Conduct and document daily safety meetings, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs)
• Complete and submit all required daily reports, including production tracking, equipment usage, etc.
• Manage employee timekeeping and verify accuracy of hours worked
• Communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, and clients
• Identify and resolve job site issues to maintain productivity and schedule
• Train and mentor crew members as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial ironwork and rigging
• Proven experience in a foreman or leadership role preferred
• NCCER certification required
• OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred)
• Strong knowledge of rigging practices, equipment, and safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and job specifications
• Experience with field documentation including JSAs, PTPs, daily reports, and timekeeping
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to travel regularly for project assignments
• Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required
• Willingness to work in varying weather and job site conditions