Steel Erection Supervisor – Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Watertown, United StatesRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Leads crews in erecting pre-engineered metal buildings, planning schedules, ensuring safety, and supervising steel, insulation, and exterior steel installation across multiple job sites.
About this role
Position Overview Sentry is seeking an experiencedSteel Erection Foreman to lead crews in the erection ofpre-engineered metal buildings, including structural steel, insulation systems, and exterior steel components. This role is hands-on and leadership-driven, responsible for planning, safety, execution, and crew performance across multiple job sites. Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and execute multiple steel erection projects simultaneously
- Lead daily jobsite kickoffs covering scope, sequencing, safety, and schedule
- Coordinate crew start times, locations, and daily expectations
- Ensure crews have proper tools, materials, and training to perform safely and efficiently
- Supervise erection of PEMB systems, including structural steel, insulation, and exterior steel
- Maintain high-quality standards while prioritizing jobsite safety
- Manage equipment, machinery, and crane coordination
- Approve timecards and track labor productivity
- Complete required documentation including timesheets, work orders, and incident reports
- Train, mentor, and evaluate crew members
- Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed
- Communicate job completion status for invoicing and operations coordination
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in steel erection or metal building construction
- Proven experience erectingpre-engineered metal buildings
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and scopes of work
- Experience working with cranes and signaling hoisting operations
- Comfortable working at heights50–100+ feet
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced, multi-crew environments
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle
- OSHA 10 (required or ability to obtain)
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to lift50+ pounds
- Frequent climbing, lifting, bending, and working at heights
- Willingness to work long hours and in adverse weather conditions
- Regular exposure to outdoor environments and jobsite noise
Additional Notes
- This role is heavily focused onpre-engineered metal building erection, including structural steel, insulation, and exterior steel systems
- Position is based inWatertown, SD, with travel required depending on project location
Travel: Required (regional)
Skills
Blueprint Reading?Company Vehicle OperationCrane OperationHoistingInsulation SystemsOSHA 10PEMBPre-engineered Metal BuildingsSignalingStructural Steel
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