{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"032b995792f0a818d8222530","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/032b995792f0a818d8222530","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/032b995792f0a818d8222530","title":"Structural Foreman","description":"About the Role:\nThis position offers the opportunity to run structural steel projects from the ground up. As the working Foreman, you’ll oversee daily field operations, direct ironworkers and welders, and ensure structural systems are fabricated and installed with precision. You’ll interpret drawings, sequence erection activities, maintain safety standards, and keep projects moving with clear communication and strong leadership.\n\nAbout TAI:\nTAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.\n\nHere’s a glimpse into your day to day:\nSupervise structural and miscellaneous steel projects in the field ensuring the safe completion of all tasks on time and within budget. including job safety, tracking time, materials, expenses, etc.\nConduct toolbox talks, job safety briefings and risk assessments. Aid and advise in safety planning.\nOversee and work with a team of 2-4 ironworkers and welders. Assign tasks as needed to meet priorities, skills levels and project requirements.\nResponsible for quality of work and rectifying any defects.\nEnsure safe use of tools, machinery, equipment, PPE and provide training when necessary. Clean and maintain as necessary to keep in good condition.\nFacilitate clear communication and quickly resolve issues to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Regular and prompt reporting project status, accidents/incidents to project manager, division manager, and other appropriate leaders.\nFabricate, erect and resolve issues with structural steel systems including beams, girders, joists, columns, metal decking, bridging, and other steel related materials to form buildings or other structures for heavy industrial projects.\nReview and understand structural drawings, shop drawings, and erection drawings.\nPlan the steel erection sequence to ensure stability throughout the construction. Advise on best practices during pre-construction planning.\nAnticipate manpower, equipment and material needs for projects and communicate to management in advance.\nSafely rig, hoist, move and position structural components and equipment utilizing rigging and or heavy machinery.\nFollow all OSHA, Client and Company regulations on safety protocols.\nVerify materials delivered to site match approved shop drawings and site conditions.\nPerform other duties as required.\n\nYou’ll be a perfect fit if you have:\nHigh school diploma or GED equivalent\nMinimum of 8 years industrial structural/ironworking experience\n3 years of experience working as a Foreman within a relevant industry\nAbility to weld and currently maintains various weld certificates and/or can show the ability to pass D1 weld proficiency test, and other weld tests that are required to perform the tasks of the position\nDemonstrated ‘competent person’ designation for rigging, fall protection and steel erection.\nAbility to read and interpret written instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.\nProficient in industry tools and equipment, such as hand and power tools and welding devices\nApply shop mathematics to solve problems.\nCurrent or ability to obtain OSHA 30 certification\nDemonstrated proficiency in time management, communications, decision making, human relations and organization.\nAbility to read and interpret construction drawings and documents\nMust be able to work overtime and weekends at Company's discretion.\nMust be willing to travel as necessary for projects.\nWork with limited supervision\nProven ability to work in a safe manner, adhere to safe practices\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.\nThe person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks.\nConsistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner.\nMust be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time.\nFrequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks.\nOccasionally lift and move equipment and materials in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner.\nMust be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.\n\nHours:\n6:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nCompensation and Benefits:\nPay: $35-40 Hourly (depending on experience)\nEligible for overtime pay\nAnnual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)\nPTO and Paid Holidays\nHealth Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!\n401(k)with employer match\n\nOther Offerings:\nThe opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.\nThe ability to balance your work and family activities.\nFlexible work schedule\nWork in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.\nA chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.\nProfessional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.\n\nDiscover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. 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As the working Foreman, you’ll oversee daily field operations, direct ironworkers and welders, and ensure structural systems are fabricated and installed with precision. You’ll interpret drawings, sequence erection activities, maintain safety standards, and keep projects moving with clear communication and strong leadership.\n\nAbout TAI:\nTAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.\n\nHere’s a glimpse into your day to day:\nSupervise structural and miscellaneous steel projects in the field ensuring the safe completion of all tasks on time and within budget. including job safety, tracking time, materials, expenses, etc.\nConduct toolbox talks, job safety briefings and risk assessments. Aid and advise in safety planning.\nOversee and work with a team of 2-4 ironworkers and welders. Assign tasks as needed to meet priorities, skills levels and project requirements.\nResponsible for quality of work and rectifying any defects.\nEnsure safe use of tools, machinery, equipment, PPE and provide training when necessary. Clean and maintain as necessary to keep in good condition.\nFacilitate clear communication and quickly resolve issues to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Regular and prompt reporting project status, accidents/incidents to project manager, division manager, and other appropriate leaders.\nFabricate, erect and resolve issues with structural steel systems including beams, girders, joists, columns, metal decking, bridging, and other steel related materials to form buildings or other structures for heavy industrial projects.\nReview and understand structural drawings, shop drawings, and erection drawings.\nPlan the steel erection sequence to ensure stability throughout the construction. Advise on best practices during pre-construction planning.\nAnticipate manpower, equipment and material needs for projects and communicate to management in advance.\nSafely rig, hoist, move and position structural components and equipment utilizing rigging and or heavy machinery.\nFollow all OSHA, Client and Company regulations on safety protocols.\nVerify materials delivered to site match approved shop drawings and site conditions.\nPerform other duties as required.\n\nYou’ll be a perfect fit if you have:\nHigh school diploma or GED equivalent\nMinimum of 8 years industrial structural/ironworking experience\n3 years of experience working as a Foreman within a relevant industry\nAbility to weld and currently maintains various weld certificates and/or can show the ability to pass D1 weld proficiency test, and other weld tests that are required to perform the tasks of the position\nDemonstrated ‘competent person’ designation for rigging, fall protection and steel erection.\nAbility to read and interpret written instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.\nProficient in industry tools and equipment, such as hand and power tools and welding devices\nApply shop mathematics to solve problems.\nCurrent or ability to obtain OSHA 30 certification\nDemonstrated proficiency in time management, communications, decision making, human relations and organization.\nAbility to read and interpret construction drawings and documents\nMust be able to work overtime and weekends at Company's discretion.\nMust be willing to travel as necessary for projects.\nWork with limited supervision\nProven ability to work in a safe manner, adhere to safe practices\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.\nThe person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks.\nConsistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner.\nMust be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time.\nFrequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks.\nOccasionally lift and move equipment and materials in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner.\nMust be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.\n\nHours:\n6:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nCompensation and Benefits:\nPay: $35-40 Hourly (depending on experience)\nEligible for overtime pay\nAnnual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)\nPTO and Paid Holidays\nHealth Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!\n401(k)with employer match\n\nOther Offerings:\nThe opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.\nThe ability to balance your work and family activities.\nFlexible work schedule\nWork in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.\nA chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.\nProfessional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.\n\nDiscover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. 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