Foreman

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mabe Steel Inc. is a structural steel erection contractor. We erect steel on active construction sites; we do not fabricate. This position is full-time, on-site field work, and the conditions in this section apply to all of our field roles.

Work Environment

•     Work is performed outdoors on active jobsites, in heat, cold, wind, rain and other seasonal weather.

•     Work regularly takes place at elevated heights, on steel, decking, ladders, scaffolds and aerial/scissor lifts, depending on the role.

•     Jobsites include cranes, forklifts, heavy equipment, overhead loads, welding operations and loud noise.

•     Job locations change as projects change; reliable transportation to each assigned site is required.

Safety Expectations

•     Follow all OSHA Subpart R (Steel Erection) and Mabe Steel safety rules, including 100% fall protection where required.

•     Wear and maintain required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, work boots, gloves and harness/lanyard.

•     Attend daily safety meetings and jobsite orientations; report hazards, near misses and injuries immediately.

Physical Requirements

•     Comfortable working at heights without fear or hesitation.

•     Able to stand, walk, climb, kneel, bend and reach for full shifts, often on uneven ground or narrow surfaces.

•     Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and assist with heavier loads.

•     Good balance, hand-eye coordination and ability to hear and follow verbal and hand signals.

General Requirements

•     18 years of age or older; valid driver's license preferred.

•     Early starts, overtime and travel or weekend work as project schedules require.

Mabe Steel Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Reports to: Field Ops. Director · Directs: Lead Men and the full erection crew

The Foreman runs the jobsite. You represent Mabe Steel to the general contractor and other trades, keep the crew organized and focused, and turn the plan handed down from leadership into safe, steady progress every day.

Responsibilities

•     Lead daily structural steel erection operations, at ground level and at elevated heights.

•     Plan the day's work, assign crews and tasks, and keep production on schedule.

•     Read and interpret erection drawings, shop drawings and piece mark lists; sequence steel to keep cranes working.

•     Run daily safety meetings and enforce fall protection, PPE and OSHA Subpart R requirements.

•     Coordinate with the crane operator, general contractor, inspectors and other trades.

•     Track manpower, material, equipment and progress; complete daily reports and timecards.

•     Spot problems early, such as fit-up issues, missing material or drawing conflicts, and escalate to the Project Manager.

•     Train and develop Lead Men, Connectors and newer ironworkers.

Qualifications

•     5+ years of structural steel erection experience, including time leading crews.

•     Strong blueprint reading and layout skills; working knowledge of bolting, welding and rigging.

•     OSHA 30 preferred; Qualified Rigger and Signal Person certifications a plus.

•     Clear communicator who can represent the company professionally on site.

•     Fully comfortable working outdoors and at elevated heights in all weather.