Structural Steel Erection Foreman/Supervisor

Company Description

STW Field Install & Welding Inc. is a structural steel installation and field welding contractor serving industrial, commercial, and mining projects across Northern Ontario and surrounding regions.

We specialize in structural steel erection, field welding, miscellaneous steel installation, equipment coordination, and site-based construction support. Our team works closely with project owners, general contractors, engineers, fabricators, and other trades to safely and efficiently complete complex steel installation projects.

At STW, we are committed to safety, quality workmanship, reliability, and strong project execution. We take pride in maintaining a practical, team-oriented work environment where experienced tradespeople and supervisors can contribute directly to successful project delivery.

Our projects may include remote and mine-site work, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, structural modifications, stairs, platforms, miscellaneous steel, and other field installation scopes.

About the Role

STW Field Install & Welding Inc. is looking for an experienced Structural Steel Erection Supervisor to oversee structural steel installation activities on construction and industrial projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising field crews, coordinating daily erection activities, maintaining productivity, and ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable regulations.

This is a hands-on field leadership position suited to someone with strong structural steel erection experience and the ability to lead ironworkers, welders, fitters, equipment operators, and other site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate structural steel erection and field installation activities.
• Lead and direct ironworkers, welders, fitters, labourers, and equipment operators.
• Review structural drawings, erection plans, shop drawings, and project specifications.
• Plan daily work activities, crew assignments, equipment requirements, and material movement.
• Coordinate structural steel receiving, laydown, sorting, staging, and installation.
• Ensure columns, beams, braces, joists, decking, stairs, platforms, and miscellaneous steel are installed correctly.
• Coordinate crane, telehandler, boom lift, scissor lift, and other lifting equipment activities.
• Ensure proper rigging, lifting, bolting, welding, alignment, plumbing, and final installation of structural components.
• Monitor project progress and report schedule, productivity, material, or manpower issues to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with project management, clients, general contractors, inspectors, engineers, and other trades.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and participate in site safety meetings.
• Ensure workers comply with company and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure completed work meets applicable drawings, specifications, welding requirements, and quality standards.
• Assist with inspections, deficiency correction, punch-list activities, and project turnover.
• Maintain daily reports, manpower records, equipment records, and other required field documentation.
• Immediately report incidents, deficiencies, damaged materials, non-conformances, and site issues.
• Support project mobilization and demobilization activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of structural steel erection or steel construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Supervisor, Superintendent, or Lead Hand is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection methods and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, erection drawings, and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of bolted and welded structural steel connections.
• Strong understanding of rigging, hoisting, cranes, aerial work platforms, and material-handling equipment.
• Experience supervising crews on commercial, industrial, mining, or heavy construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Ability to coordinate multiple field activities while maintaining schedule and productivity.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel and work at remote project locations when required.

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications would be considered an asset:

• Working at Heights
• WHMIS
• First Aid/CPR
• Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness
• Elevated Work Platform / Boom Lift
• Telehandler
• Rigging and Hoisting
• Confined Space
• CWB welding qualifications
• Construction or mining site-specific training

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of field operations and effectively lead a structural steel erection crew.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, organized, technically knowledgeable, and capable of making sound field decisions while maintaining good communication with workers, management, clients, and other contractors.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through LinkedIn with an updated resume outlining their structural steel erection and supervisory experience.

STW Field Install & Welding Inc. welcomes applications from qualified candidates with experience in structural steel construction, industrial projects, and field installation.