Metal Walls/Bldgs Fabrication Foreman (E)

Responsibilities

• Install and repair sheet metal, metal wall panel systems, and associated building systems in accordance with project specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Perform project investigation, field verification, measurements, and layout to support accurate fabrication and installation.
• Develop and provide necessary shop drawings, fabrication sketches, and layout details for sheet metal production.
• Fabricate sheet metal components and oversee fabrication crew output to ensure accuracy, quality, and production efficiency.
• Cookordination daily fabrication activities to align with project schedules and field installation needs.
• Review project scope and sequencing with the Project Manager and project team to ensure fabrication and installation alignment.
• Ensure all materials required to complete the scope are inspected and available in a timely manner for fabrication and installation.
• Inspect fabricated materials prior to release to confirm compliance with plans, specifications, and manufacturer standards.
• Provide detailed documentation of field diagnoses, repair procedures, and installation methods, including written reports, photographs, and sketches as required.
• Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sheet metal workers and helpers.
• Train and mentor team members in proper fabrication techniques, installation standards, safety procedures, and maintenance practices.
• Lead field and shop crews in the efficient and safe installation and repair of wall and associated building systems.
• Ensure quality of all fabrication, repair, and installation work in accordance with project plans and company standards.
• Aid with the implementation of on-site quality control measures and hold scope or QC discussions with crews prior to definable features of work when required.
• Identify and resolve fabrication and field application issues with minimal supervision, promptly escalating concerns when necessary.
• Manage job sites, shop areas, tools, equipment, and materials to ensure organization, efficiency, and proper utilization.
• Drive and enforce a safety-first mindset with employees, subcontractors, visitors, and customers.
• Inspect safety equipment and PPE prior to use and ensure daily compliance with safety requirements.
• Ensure building envelope systems, including roofs when applicable, are safe, secure, and weather-tight at the end of each workday, including proper material storage and fire watch procedures when necessary.
• Conduct daily jobsite inspections utilizing written and photographic documentation.
• Prepare accurate Daily Reports documenting fabrication progress, field activities, and project conditions.
• Provide progress photos of fabrication, installation, and nightly tie-in work as required.
• Travel independently to job sites as necessary to perform repairs, inspections, punch list completion, and jobsite cleanup.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of commercial metal wall, metal building, or sheet metal fabrication experience required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in fabrication, layout, and installation of metal wall panel and associated building systems.
• Previous experience supervising or leading small crews preferred.
• Strong understanding of building envelope systems, roofing assemblies, materials, and commercial construction site safety practices.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, specification interpretation, and shop drawing review.
• Ability to perform accurate field measurements and layout.
• Knowledge and safe operation of hand and power tools associated with sheet metal fabrication and installation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Military Base Access for ongoing projects.
• Must reside within commuting distance of our main office in Virginia Beach, VA.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to support jobsite needs.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, organization, and strong attention to detail.

Skills & Abilities

• Dependable with strong personal accountability.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly direct crews and coordinate with project teams.
• Proactive issue identification and practical solution implementation.
• Calm, collaborative problem-solving skills in both shop and field environments.
• Willingness to provide and receive constructive performance feedback.
• Effective time management and prioritization of competing production and project demands.
• Comfortable using and learning current and emerging technologies related to fabrication, reporting, and project coordination.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites as required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. regularly and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, and climb for extended periods.
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and on sloped surfaces.
• Work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Overtime may be required from time to time to meet project deadlines.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Comfortable working on roofs at varying heights and multiple stories.