General Foreman - Structural Steel Erection

Job Description

This is a hands-on field leadership position for someone who knows structural steel erection, can lead ironworkers and welders, understands erection drawings and sequencing, and can keep a crew safe, organized, and productive throughout the day.

The General Foreman will work directly under the Erection Superintendent and will be responsible for turning the superintendent's erection plan into daily field production.

Why Work for Ivey League Fabrication?

• $40–$48 Per Hour – Based on structural steel erection and leadership experience
• Paid Overtime – Opportunity for additional hours depending on project requirements
• 2 Weeks PTO
• Health Insurance Available
• Growth Opportunity – Opportunity to develop into an Erection Superintendent position
• Consistent Structural Steel Work – Work on commercial and structural steel erection projects
• Company Equipment & Resources – Crews are provided the equipment and resources needed to perform the work
• Growing Field Department – Join a company actively building and expanding its structural steel erection operation

Position Overview

The General Foreman is responsible for directly managing field crews and completing the daily erection plan established by the Erection Superintendent.

You will be expected to understand what needs to be erected, organize the crew, coordinate crane picks, make sure the proper material and equipment are available, and keep production moving throughout the day.

This position requires someone who can lead from the field—not someone who simply gives instructions from a truck.

The General Foreman must be able to identify problems early, communicate with the Erection Superintendent, and keep the crew productive while maintaining Company expectations for safety and quality.

Qualifications

Candidates will have:

• 10+ years of structural steel erection or ironwork experience
• Previous experience as a General Foreman, Field Foreman, Ironworker Foreman, Steel Foreman, or similar leadership position
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection methods
• Ability to read structural and erection drawings
• Experience erecting beams, columns, joists, decking, and miscellaneous steel
• Understanding of structural steel connections and bolt-up requirements
• Experience with field welding and welding coordination
• Strong understanding of rigging and crane operations
• Experience operating or coordinating boom lifts, telehandlers, and other erection equipment
• Ability to lead and hold field employees accountable
• Strong understanding of field safety and fall protection
• Ability to identify production problems and communicate them clearly
• Ability to complete daily reports and basic field documentation
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel to project locations as required

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and execute the daily erection plan from the Erection Superintendent
• Lead structural steel ironworkers, welders, and field personnel
• Conduct morning safety meetings, JHAs, and pre-task planning
• Assign daily tasks and responsibilities to individual crew members
• Review erection drawings and understand erection sequence before work begins
• Confirm steel, hardware, tools, rigging, equipment, and drawings are available before starting work
• Coordinate daily crane picks and communicate clearly with crane operators and rigging personnel
• Direct installation of beams, columns, joists, decking, miscellaneous steel, and related structural components
• Maintain the planned erection sequence
• Prevent crews from jumping between incomplete areas or working out of sequence without approval
• Coordinate erection, bolt-up, plumbing/alignment, and field welding
• Make sure bolting and welding remain caught up with erection
• Monitor crew productivity throughout the day
• Adjust crew assignments when needed to maintain production
• Track daily installed quantities and work completed
• Identify missing, damaged, or incorrect steel immediately
• Identify drawing conflicts, connection issues, access problems, or other field conditions that affect production
• Report delays and field problems to the Erection Superintendent
• Maintain jobsite housekeeping and organization
• Make sure Company tools, rigging, welding equipment, lifts, and other…