Florida Atlantic Ironworks
Steel Erection Foreman
Florida Atlantic Ironworks, Thonotosassa, Florida, United States, 33592
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 the site leadership and is responsible for scheduling, manpower and equipment planning, coordinating, supervising, assisting in cost control, ensuring safety and loss prevention measures, providing proper training, and ensuring productivity of crews at the project that install/assemble steel components of the structure. The foreman is generally the second management level and acts 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 tasks as required of Ironworkers.
Reporting Reports directly to the Steel Erection Superintendent and the Project Manager assigned to the project.
Tasks, Abilities, and Skills
Read specifications and blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Verify alignment of structural‑steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts following blueprints.
Hoist steel members into place using cranes with proper signaling.
Bolt aligned members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding.
Field assemble parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints.
Push, pull, or pry structural‑steel members into approximate positions for final attachment.
Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces.
Safely operate and maintain equipment (lifts and small tools).
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, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of proper rigging and signaling.
Ability to speak and understand English in oral and written form.
Assess job priorities and assign employees to job sites.
Ensure employees have necessary tools and equipment.
Oversee work to run smoothly and per plan.
Ensure safety precautions are followed and maintain safety kits.
Communicate with supervisors regarding crew status.
Assist in training new employees.
Give clear directions to avoid mistakes.
Enforce company rules.
Complete jobs on time and within budget.
Evaluate quickest and easiest ways to a job without sacrificing quality.
Hold documented weekly site safety meetings.
Complete a 3‑week look‑ahead schedule weekly.
Attend all on‑site project meetings.
Issue corrective action notices as required.
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 use for transit, laser lever, torpedo, torque gun, welders, gas supplied equipment, rigging and components.
Travel and Work Hours The Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman must have a valid driver’s license as travel to various projects is required. Most travel is day travel; some jobs may require staying out of town. The role requires a normal 40‑hour work week but may include overtime and weekend work.
Compensation Salary commensurate with the responsibilities, tasks, skills, and performance.
Equal Opportunity Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We make 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.
Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a Drug‑Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. Florida Atlantic Ironworks participates in the Federal E‑Verify Program.
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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 the site leadership and is responsible for scheduling, manpower and equipment planning, coordinating, supervising, assisting in cost control, ensuring safety and loss prevention measures, providing proper training, and ensuring productivity of crews at the project that install/assemble steel components of the structure. The foreman is generally the second management level and acts 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 tasks as required of Ironworkers.
Reporting Reports directly to the Steel Erection Superintendent and the Project Manager assigned to the project.
Tasks, Abilities, and Skills
Read specifications and blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Verify alignment of structural‑steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts following blueprints.
Hoist steel members into place using cranes with proper signaling.
Bolt aligned members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding.
Field assemble parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints.
Push, pull, or pry structural‑steel members into approximate positions for final attachment.
Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces.
Safely operate and maintain equipment (lifts and small tools).
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, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of proper rigging and signaling.
Ability to speak and understand English in oral and written form.
Assess job priorities and assign employees to job sites.
Ensure employees have necessary tools and equipment.
Oversee work to run smoothly and per plan.
Ensure safety precautions are followed and maintain safety kits.
Communicate with supervisors regarding crew status.
Assist in training new employees.
Give clear directions to avoid mistakes.
Enforce company rules.
Complete jobs on time and within budget.
Evaluate quickest and easiest ways to a job without sacrificing quality.
Hold documented weekly site safety meetings.
Complete a 3‑week look‑ahead schedule weekly.
Attend all on‑site project meetings.
Issue corrective action notices as required.
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 use for transit, laser lever, torpedo, torque gun, welders, gas supplied equipment, rigging and components.
Travel and Work Hours The Steel Erection Foreman/Leadman must have a valid driver’s license as travel to various projects is required. Most travel is day travel; some jobs may require staying out of town. The role requires a normal 40‑hour work week but may include overtime and weekend work.
Compensation Salary commensurate with the responsibilities, tasks, skills, and performance.
Equal Opportunity Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We make 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.
Florida Atlantic Ironworks is a Drug‑Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. Florida Atlantic Ironworks participates in the Federal E‑Verify Program.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Florida Atlantic Ironworks by 2x.
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