Tower Foreman

Calista Corporation • ALAS - Alaska State Wide, AK

3d • $55 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

STG Inc. is seeking a Tower Foreman to lead and supervise field activities for telecommunications tower construction, microwave system installation, and related civil construction projects across Alaska. As a subsidiary of Calista Brice, we are part of a larger family of companies focused on construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Our mission is to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska by delivering projects with professionalism, innovation, safety, and quality. We offer training and advancement opportunities within our diverse group of businesses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of telecommunications tower construction or related construction experience required.
• Three (3) years of experience leading tower erection projects in remote or challenging environments required.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and aligning microwave antenna systems required.
• Current Tower Safety and Rescue Certification required.
• Current Rigging Certification required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with waveguide installation and testing preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred at hire; required within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all field activities for telecommunications tower construction, microwave installation, civil construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Report to the Project Manager to receive project directives and coordinate execution of site-specific work plans.
• Plan, organize, assign, and supervise daily work activities to maximize crew productivity and project efficiency.
• Execute project work in accordance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications, schedules, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontractors to support project execution.
• Regularly communicate with Project Management and Procurement & Logistics regarding project status, material requirements, equipment needs, schedule updates, and field conditions.
• Prepare, complete, and submit daily reports, timecards, production reports, safety documentation, inspection reports, and other required project documentation in a timely manner.
• Train, mentor, evaluate, and develop crew members while providing leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed.
• Delegate work assignments based on employee skill level, project priorities, and changing field conditions.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and safe work practices among all crew members.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and work planning discussions.
• Support and enforce the Company's Health and Safety Program and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, customer requirements, and project-specific safety plans.
• Verify required personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, rigging equipment, rescue equipment, and other safety equipment are available, inspected, and properly used.
• Monitor job site safety and immediately suspend or modify unsafe work practices when necessary.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, near misses, injuries, and unsafe conditions in accordance with company procedures.
• Serve as the primary field contact for employee safety concerns.
• Perform telecommunications tower erection, structural modifications, microwave antenna installation, equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Install microwave antennas, waveguide, coaxial cable, fiber, grounding systems, weatherproofing materials, and associated telecommunications equipment.
• Align, test, and cross-polarize microwave antenna systems.
• Perform tower rigging, crane signaling, lifting operations, and material handling activities.
• Perform general civil construction activities including excavation, foundations, concrete work, site preparation, and equipment installation.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and specialized telecommunications installation equipment.
• Climb telecommunications towers up to 300 feet while working safely at heights in varying weather conditions.
• Perform physically demanding work including climbing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, bending, balancing, and working in remote environments for extended periods.
• Assist other construction trades as needed to support overall project completion.
• Travel throughout Alaska to support remote construction projects (up to 100% travel).
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and training required by law, customers, or company policy.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Directly supervises assigned tower crew members and coordinates the work of subcontractors while on project sites. Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring productivity, providing training and mentorship, evaluating performance, promoting safety compliance, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements, company policies, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
• Safety Gear Allowance: $350 in reimbursement annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED