General Foreman Scaffold Builder

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 6+ years of experience in industrial scaffolding construction and maintenance, with at least 3+ years in a foreman or supervisory role.
• Must possess all knowledge, skills, and abilities required for scaffold erection, modification, inspection, dismantling, and crew supervision.
• Must be able to successfully pass Zachry Motor Vehicle Authorization requirements if operating company vehicles.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements of the position.
• Must be able to work at heights and in elevated work environments on a regular basis.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to multiple scaffold crews through foreman supervisors.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily scaffold erection, modification, inspection, maintenance, and dismantling activities.
• Ensure all scaffold work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, company policies, OSHA requirements, and industry standards.
• Review scaffold drawings, designs, work packages, and project requirements to ensure proper execution of work.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and work schedules to meet project goals and customer requirements.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and schedule performance of assigned scaffold crews.
• Perform routine jobsite inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and scaffold inspection standards.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, safety personnel, quality control, and other crafts to support project execution and resolve field issues.
• Assist with workforce planning, employee development, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Identify and resolve field issues including safety concerns, material shortages, access challenges, scaffold design conflicts, and constructability concerns.
• Participate in planning meetings, safety meetings, coordination activities, and client interface meetings as required.
• Ensure proper documentation of scaffold inspections, work progress, manpower reports, and production tracking.

Required Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge of industrial scaffolding practices, materials, equipment, erection methods, and dismantling procedures.
• Must be able to read and interpret scaffold drawings, designs, specifications, and construction documents.
• Must possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must have thorough knowledge of OSHA scaffold regulations, fall protection requirements, and industry best practices.
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to complete reports and documentation.
• Must be able to identify, evaluate, and resolve field construction issues while maintaining schedule and quality requirements.
• Must have a thorough understanding of construction safety requirements, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
• Must be able to effectively coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
• Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying industrial environments as required.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee.
• Previous experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• NCCER Scaffold Builder Certification, Competent Person Scaffold Certification, or equivalent scaffold-related certification.
• Experience on large industrial, refining, petrochemical, power, LNG, or manufacturing construction projects.
• Additional supervisory, leadership, safety, or craft-related certifications.

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Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to engage in extensive standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, sitting, and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate effectively with crews, supervisors, and other personnel.
• Will use arms and hands to handle scaffold materials, tools, equipment, and perform work-related tasks.
• May be required to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work from scaffolds, platforms, and elevated structures while utilizing required fall protection.
• May be required to work in confined spaces and other challenging industrial environments.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, including heat, rain, cold, and wind, while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, high-visibility vests, gloves, full-body harnesses, lanyards, and steel-toed work boots.
• Must be capable of climbing scaffold structures and accessing elevated work areas throughout the workday while maintaining compliance with all fall protection requirements.