FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRON WORKS, INC.
Steel Erection Foreman
FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRON WORKS, INC., Winter Park, Florida, United States, 32792
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Steel Erection Foreman
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FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRON WORKS, INC.
Company Overview Florida Atlantic Ironworks (FAI) has been delivering unmatched quality steel erection on time and on budget. Our certified and highly skilled teams specialize in structural steel erection. Employees are empowered and held accountable. We do what it takes to get the job done on time, to the highest standards. As a company we are flexible and adaptable, and so are our people. If you are driven, solution-focused, results-oriented, and a true team player, we want to talk to you.
General Description The "Steel Erection Foreman/leadman" provides site leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to: scheduling, manpower and equipment planning, coordinating, supervising, assisting in cost control, ensuring safety and loss prevention measures are adhered to, providing proper training, and managing the productivity of crews at the project who install/assemble steel components of the structure. As a key participant in the relationship with the contractor, other contractors, company and client, the general foreman is generally the second management level and has a further role as a coordinating manager and client interface. This position is classified as a working foreman/leadman, which means the candidate must be able to perform the same task(s) as required of "Ironworkers".
Reporting This position is hired by and reports directly to the "Steel Erection Superintendent," but also reports directly to the "Project Manager" assigned to the particular project for project related issues.
Responsibilities
Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural‑steel members, using plumb bobs, lasers, equipment, transits, and/or levels.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
Hoist steel members into place using cranes or other equipment by means of proper signaling.
Bolt aligned structural‑steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
Field assemble parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints and/or instructions from supervisors.
Push, pull, or pry structural‑steel members into approximate positions for final attachment.
Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Safely operate and maintain equipment (personnel and material lifts) and small tools and equipment (welding machines, torch sets, saws, grinders, hoists, etc.).
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in steel construction.
Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards and procedures.
Understanding of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of proper rigging and signaling.
Ability to, at minimum, speak and understand English in oral and written form.
Assess job priorities and assign employees to appropriate job sites.
Make sure employees have tools and equipment needed for the job to ensure good output.
Oversee the work and ensure it runs smoothly and as per the plan.
Maintain safety precautions, updating safety kits in case of emergencies during the work.
Communicate with the supervisor regarding the crew both positive and negative.
Help train new employees as they learn new tasks.
Give clear directions to workers to avoid repetitive mistakes.
Ensure company rules are followed by the crew.
Complete jobs on time and within budget.
Evaluate the quickest and easiest way to a job without sacrificing quality.
Hold a documented site safety meeting on a weekly basis.
Complete a 3‑week look‑ahead schedule on a weekly basis.
Attend all on‑site project meetings (safety, quality, scheduling, production, etc.).
Issue corrective action notices within scope of authority to enforce company and/or project guidelines/policies.
Perform quality control inspections as listed in the "QC Inspector" job description.
Tools and Technology Requirements
Possess at minimum: bolt bag, spud wrench, bull pins, weld hood (applicable to welders only), tape measure, plumb bob, cheater bar, pliers, clamps, hammers, Bessie clamps, vise grips.
Knowledge of applicable and proper use for: transit, laser lever, torpedo, torque guns, welders, gas supplied equipment, rigging and components.
Travel and Work Hours The "Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman" must maintain a current and valid driver's license as traveling to the various projects is part of their responsibility. Most of the travel is day travel, but certain jobs may require staying out of town. At minimum, the "Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman" is required to work a normal forty (40) hour work week but may be required to work additional overtime and/or Saturdays and Sundays if required to maintain the project's schedule.
Compensation Salary/Wages: Will be commensurate with your job description, its respective tasks, abilities, skill and your ability and performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Other Employer Policies Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a participant in the Federal E‑Verify Program.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
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Steel Erection Foreman
role at
FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRON WORKS, INC.
Company Overview Florida Atlantic Ironworks (FAI) has been delivering unmatched quality steel erection on time and on budget. Our certified and highly skilled teams specialize in structural steel erection. Employees are empowered and held accountable. We do what it takes to get the job done on time, to the highest standards. As a company we are flexible and adaptable, and so are our people. If you are driven, solution-focused, results-oriented, and a true team player, we want to talk to you.
General Description The "Steel Erection Foreman/leadman" provides site leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to: scheduling, manpower and equipment planning, coordinating, supervising, assisting in cost control, ensuring safety and loss prevention measures are adhered to, providing proper training, and managing the productivity of crews at the project who install/assemble steel components of the structure. As a key participant in the relationship with the contractor, other contractors, company and client, the general foreman is generally the second management level and has a further role as a coordinating manager and client interface. This position is classified as a working foreman/leadman, which means the candidate must be able to perform the same task(s) as required of "Ironworkers".
Reporting This position is hired by and reports directly to the "Steel Erection Superintendent," but also reports directly to the "Project Manager" assigned to the particular project for project related issues.
Responsibilities
Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural‑steel members, using plumb bobs, lasers, equipment, transits, and/or levels.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
Hoist steel members into place using cranes or other equipment by means of proper signaling.
Bolt aligned structural‑steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
Field assemble parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints and/or instructions from supervisors.
Push, pull, or pry structural‑steel members into approximate positions for final attachment.
Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Safely operate and maintain equipment (personnel and material lifts) and small tools and equipment (welding machines, torch sets, saws, grinders, hoists, etc.).
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in steel construction.
Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards and procedures.
Understanding of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of proper rigging and signaling.
Ability to, at minimum, speak and understand English in oral and written form.
Assess job priorities and assign employees to appropriate job sites.
Make sure employees have tools and equipment needed for the job to ensure good output.
Oversee the work and ensure it runs smoothly and as per the plan.
Maintain safety precautions, updating safety kits in case of emergencies during the work.
Communicate with the supervisor regarding the crew both positive and negative.
Help train new employees as they learn new tasks.
Give clear directions to workers to avoid repetitive mistakes.
Ensure company rules are followed by the crew.
Complete jobs on time and within budget.
Evaluate the quickest and easiest way to a job without sacrificing quality.
Hold a documented site safety meeting on a weekly basis.
Complete a 3‑week look‑ahead schedule on a weekly basis.
Attend all on‑site project meetings (safety, quality, scheduling, production, etc.).
Issue corrective action notices within scope of authority to enforce company and/or project guidelines/policies.
Perform quality control inspections as listed in the "QC Inspector" job description.
Tools and Technology Requirements
Possess at minimum: bolt bag, spud wrench, bull pins, weld hood (applicable to welders only), tape measure, plumb bob, cheater bar, pliers, clamps, hammers, Bessie clamps, vise grips.
Knowledge of applicable and proper use for: transit, laser lever, torpedo, torque guns, welders, gas supplied equipment, rigging and components.
Travel and Work Hours The "Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman" must maintain a current and valid driver's license as traveling to the various projects is part of their responsibility. Most of the travel is day travel, but certain jobs may require staying out of town. At minimum, the "Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman" is required to work a normal forty (40) hour work week but may be required to work additional overtime and/or Saturdays and Sundays if required to maintain the project's schedule.
Compensation Salary/Wages: Will be commensurate with your job description, its respective tasks, abilities, skill and your ability and performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Other Employer Policies Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a participant in the Federal E‑Verify Program.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
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