Ironworker Foreman

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Ironworker Foreman leads and manages crew members’ daily activities and production in accordance with the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The foreman provides training on proper safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision. The role involves organizing labor, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely construction; ensuring equipment is correctly operated and maintained; keeping accurate production and time records; and helping plan and sequence crew activities. The foreman is accountable for completing assigned work on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality, enforcing safety and company policies, and communicating work plans and safety concerns to the crew.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with previous experience in the field or a related area.
Thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of the craft workers under supervision.
Ability to plan tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently and to teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions effectively with supervised craft workers and management or supervision.
Good communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.
Ability to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as workload requires.
May require a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and organize people, equipment, tools, and materials to promote safe, efficient, and timely project construction.
Ensure construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
Maintain accurate records of job quantities, productivity rates, timesheets, and daily management reports.
May help develop a weekly schedule and carry out the sequence of activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship and product.
Be responsible for crew safety and conduct operations according to applicable company and government safety rules.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to leadmen and crews.
Monitor compliance with company policies by employees under supervision.
Provide training on proper safety and operational procedures.
Work with or supervise other crafts as requested by project supervision and at levels appropriate to training and skills.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.