Ironworker General Foreperson

Basic Job Functions

Provide leadership, management, and supervision necessary for the planning, lay-out, and performance of all types of structural steel erection and fabrication work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of all foremen or crews under his/her supervision and provide all resources needed for the work to be done safely, correctly, and efficiently. Work with other foremen or superintendents to ensure that the work is coordinated and sequenced to assure that the flow of work and the schedule is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain positive working relationships with client and superintendent.
2. Maintain a safe and clean work environment and assure that high quality work is being performed at all times.
3. Conduct and/or participate in all safety, quality, production, and planning meetings.
4. Assure all foreman and crew evaluations/performance agreements are conducted.
5. Champion and promote a Continuous Improvement culture with all members of the crew(s).
6. Assure the accuracy of all time sheets, quantity and productivity reports.
7. Maintain and monitor the 6- and 1-week schedules, coordinate with the master schedule, and be actively engaged in developing and executing work packages and task plans.
8. Adhere to and support all company policies, procedures and “The Sundt Way” with regard to the work and people you supervise.
9. Provides appropriate coaching and mentoring for crew members to help them be the best they can be.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Must have a minimum of five years (level I) and six plus years’ (level II) experience in the relevant construction market and an in-depth understanding of the trade you are supervising.
2. Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew.
3. Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

2. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
3. Will lift, push, or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis
4. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
7. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
8. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to: steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
9. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
10. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, or genetic information. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.