Foreman (Steel Erection)

Company Description

Since its establishment in 1980, Span Construction & Engineering, Inc. has provided exceptional service and a team-oriented approach to building. Renowned for fostering strong partnerships with clients, SPAN ensures high-quality structures that are cost-effective, time-efficient, and built to last. With over 75% of projects coming from repeat clients, the company has earned trust as a single reliable source for delivering projects with excellence.

Position Summary: 

The Construction Foreman (Steel Erection) is a front-line supervisory-level position. The Construction Foreman (Steel Erection) assists the Superintendent in supervising and leading a group of Employee-Owners (i.e., construction crews and the individual Employee-Owners on a jobsite) in the erection of pre-engineered, prefabricated steel buildings. Foremen ensure that their construction crews and workers do their jobs safely, skillfully, efficiently, and on schedule. This position requires strong leadership and mentoring abilities and a strong desire to learn.

Pay:

• $31-$35 USD / Hour

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: 

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable

accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Safety Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes safety as the utmost importance, even before production, and promotes a jobsite

culture that makes safety the primary focus for all Employee-Owners at all times.

• Assists the Superintendent or, at times, conducts frequent safety meetings, including but not

limited to daily morning huddles and weekly “Toolbox Safety Talks.”

• Completes all required and/or necessary safety-related reports and inspections, including

but not limited to daily safety reports, daily Jobsite Safety Analyses (JSAs), daily equipment

inspections, and other periodic inspections of equipment, machinery, materials, and tools.

• Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules.

• Assists the Superintendent in coaching, translating and administering disciplinary actions

with Employee-Owners for safety infractions, adhering to company progressive disciplinary

action procedures.

• Provides support to the Superintendent in investigating and documenting safety infractions.

• Responsible for directing crew to complete work in accordance with OSHA and Company

safety policies and regulations, as well as any site-specific requirements.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Fully understands and shares a passion for the Company’s core values, vision, mission, and

objectives.

• Provides leadership and management to ensure that the vision, mission, and core values of

the Company are put into practice.

• Assists the Superintendent in building and maintaining strong relationships as trusted

advisors to our clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Effectively motivates, directs, trains, and coaches Employee-Owners to substantively add

value to our company labor pool.

• Assists the Superintendent in successful and meaningful onboarding and training of field Employee-Owners, including but not limited to indoctrination

from day one into the Company’s culture, particularly with respect to its safety culture.

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of field Employee-Owners assigned, including but not limited to administering Company policies.

• Supervises, trains, and leads crews and individual Employee-Owners throughout the duration of the project while constantly demonstrating proper

procedures and promoting safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Assists the Superintendent in coaching and administering disciplinary actions with Employee-Owners for policy infractions, adhering to company

progressive disciplinary action procedures.

• Is responsible for providing coaching and mentoring to Employee-Owners.

• Responsible for directing crew to complete specific scope in adherence to project schedules/deadlines.

Pre-Construction Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for learning how to access site-specific and other relevant documents.

• Attends and actively participates in pre-construction hand-off meeting.

• Assists the Superintendent in modifying the delivery schedule of projects as needed.

• Assists the Superintendent in securing all equipment, safety material, and tools needed for the project.

• Reviews with the Superintendent all relevant documents, such as SPAN Shipping Lists, shop drawings, and cut sheets prior to materials being sent

to jobsite.

• Responsible for pre-construction activities on the jobsite, such as receiving materials and equipment and setting up all work areas, including the

jobsite office.

Construction Phase Responsibilities:

• Deciphers drawings and directs proper layout and placement of building components.

• Plans, coordinates, assigns, and directs the day-to-day work and activities of construction crews and workers.

• Is responsible for organizing, maintaining, issuing, and managing tools and equipment on site, and effectively and timely communicating inventory

needs to the Superintendent.

• Regularly inspects work for quality and adherence to SPAN standard details, drawings, plans, and other relevant specifications and directives.

• Is responsible for reviewing construction schedules and ensuring timely completion of site-specific tasks and objectives.

• Anticipates problems and/or conflicts that may arise during phases of construction and proactively adjusts accordingly.

• In the absence and in support of the Superintendent, completes and submits professional, accurate, concise, and consistent daily reports to

effectively document the events of each day and create a comprehensive record of events.

• Regularly reviews updated and revised drawings and documents to ensure all new details are incorporated into the work plan.

• In the absence and in support of the Superintendent, communicates and cooperates with inspectors coming to the jobsite, demonstrating knowledge

of the project, relevant drawings, and the required inspections, and addresses any deficiencies found as a result of an inspection in a timely manner.

• Ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed and that the Company’s quality standards are met,

including ensuring the quality of building components.

Closeout Responsibilities

• Addresses, ensures, and documents the proper and timely completion of all open action items listed on inspection reports from the Quality Assurance

department and any associated punch lists.

• Conducts inspection, reconciliation, and inventory of tools, materials, and safety gear in preparation for the next project.

Other Responsibilities/Duties

• Endeavors to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in the construction field.

• Projects a positive image of the organization to Employee-Owners, clients, industry, and community.

• Maintains a “value added” approach to all aspects and phases of construction projects.

• Participates fully as a team member in building an atmosphere of openness, honesty, respect, cooperation, and accountability. Is visible, approachable,

accountable, and available.

• Performs other duties as required by circumstances or assigned by the Superintendent.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED or sufficient experience may be substituted for

educational background.

EXPERIENCE: 5 years trade experience and must have personally performed the duties

being instructed to others with extensive knowledge and expertise in Pre-

Engineered Steel Building Erection.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in using a cell phone, and company communication tools (e.g.,

e-mail, internet, etc.)

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: OSHA 30 and First Aid Certified. Certified Aerial Platform and Forklift Operator.

Must have a valid drivers’ license. Must be able to be insured on the company’s

insurance policy as a driver for the company.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to receive instruction and supervision.

Intermediate to Advanced Building Component Knowledge – Demonstrates

knowledge of all building components and proper installation procedures

Proficiency in Reading Construction Drawings/Plans – ability to read

construction drawings/plans in order to carry out various construction tasks

properly. Ability to partner with others for guidance and confirmation when

there is a perceived discrepancy. Demonstrate plan coordination.

Proficiency in Work Plan Sequencing – Demonstrates ability to understand the

proper timing of project tasks.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• ESOP – 100% Employee Owned
• Per diem paid 7 days a week
• Medical benefits and 401K
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Enjoy working in an exciting, challenging, and fast paced work environment