EZARC, Inc. is a premier structural steel and specialty contractor serving the commercial and industrial markets throughout the Western United States. With a strong footprint in Phoenix, we pride ourselves on delivering superior steel erection services while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality. We are currently seeking a Working Foreman who is an experienced Ironworker by trade to lead our field crews on active job sites.

Position Summary

As a working structural steel construction Foreman (Ironworker) you will be responsible for supervising and working alongside ironworker crews to execute structural steel erection and installation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong trade skills, effective communication, and a deep commitment to job site safety. This role demands a safety-first mindset, proactive planning, ability to drive results as well as rigorously enforcing safety standards on every task.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and enforce EZARC's safety culture at all times, ensuring all crew members adhere to OSHA regulations and internal protocols
• Lead a crew of Ironworkers in erecting, bolting, welding, and aligning structural steel components
• Actively participate in daily field work including rigging, hoisting, layout, and assembly
• Read and interpret structural blueprints, erection plans, and detail drawings
• Ensure proper use of fall protection and lifting equipment, and verify rigging safety before lifts
• Conduct daily safety meetings (toolbox talks), job hazard analyses (JHAs), and site inspections
• Coordinate daily and weekly work with the General Foreman, Superintendent and/or Project Manager
• Monitor and coach field crew to ensure safe, productive, and high-quality work
• Approve timecards, track progress, and report material usage and labor hours
• Train and mentor new hires and apprentices in safety procedures and proper ironwork techniques

Qualifications

Required:

• Journeyman-level Ironworker with at least 5 years of structural steel erection experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience on commercial or industrial projects
• Proven track record of leading safe and productive crews
• Proficient in blueprint reading, rigging, connecting, welding, and steel layout
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to complete within 30 days of hire)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work at heights and in outdoor environments

Preferred:

• NCCER, AWS, or qualified rigger and signalperson certifications
• Experience with large structural steel industrial builds
• Familiarity with site-specific safety plans and documentation practices

Work Environment

• Field-based, hands-on role at active construction sites
• Exposure to outdoor weather, steel structures, heights, and heavy equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (50+ lbs), climbing, and kneeling
• Use of all required PPE (fall protection, gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, etc.)