Misc. Metals Shop Foreman

DPR Construction is looking for a Miscellaneous Metals Shop Foreman in the Denver, CO area. The role involves supervising, coordinating, and supporting daily fabrication activities in a miscellaneous metals shop, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and on schedule while maintaining quality standards and customer expectations.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a shop foreman, lead fabricator, or supervisor in a structural steel or miscellaneous metals fabrication shop.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication drawings.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, welding procedures, layout, fit‑up, and quality requirements.
• Experience supervising welders, fitters, laborers, fabricators, and machine operators.
• Ability to prioritize production schedules and adjust to changing project needs.
• Proficient with measuring equipment, fabrication tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial fabrication environment.

• Assign daily work to fabrication personnel.
• Plan and sequence fabrication activities to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production schedules and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Review drawings before fabrication and resolve shop questions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Detailers, Purchasing, and Field Superintendents.
• Monitor labor productivity and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Lead daily production meetings.
• Supervise welders, fitters, laborers, and machine operators.
• Train, mentor, and support shop employees.
• Maintain accountability for attendance, performance, and work quality.
• Ensure employees follow company procedures, safety rules, and production expectations.

• Verify fabricated products match approved shop drawings.
• Inspect dimensions, fit‑up, weld quality, and finished assemblies.
• Identify and correct fabrication issues early to reduce rework.
• Maintain high workmanship and quality standards.

• Enforce OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Conduct daily safety observations.
• Ensure proper PPE usage.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient fabrication shop.

• Coordinate incoming materials and verify they match shop drawings and purchase orders.
• Maintain inventory of consumables and commonly used shop supplies.
• Ensure fabrication equipment receives routine maintenance.
• Coordinate equipment repairs as needed.

• Maintain regular communication with Project Manager/Superintendent regarding production status.
• Report schedule risks, material issues, quality concerns, or manpower needs early.
• Assist with manpower planning and production planning meetings.
• Communicate professionally with project managers, detailers, field personnel, and shop employees.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Blueprint and fabrication drawing reading.
• Shop math, layout, fit‑up, and quality control.
• Welding knowledge, including MIG, FCAW, and SMAW; GTAW experience is a plus.
• Time management, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and production tracking software.

• Fabricating stairs, handrails, guardrails, ornamental metals, ladders, embedded steel, steel platforms, pipe bollards, miscellaneous support steel, and custom fabricated assemblies.
• Using band saws, ironworkers, press brakes, shears, and drill lines.

• Cannot accurately read fabrication or shop drawings.
• Do not have previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Cannot demonstrate competency in fabrication layout and quality control.
• Have difficulty communicating professionally with project managers, detailers, field personnel, or shop employees.

• Deliver fabrication work on schedule.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship.
• Minimize rework and fabrication errors.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and productivity.
• Train and develop shop employees.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient fabrication shop.
• Represent the company professionally and support continuous…