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Structural Steel Field Superintendents (East Coast)

  • Miami, FL

*Multiple options in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast
*Must have structural steel erecting experience with commercial and industrial steel projects
*Must be able to travel regionally on the East Coast
*Non-Union, Compensation is negotiable

Structural steel field superintendent directs on-site steel erection, manages field labor and equipment, and enforces safety rules. Key duties include overseeing daily installation, managing crane and rigging logistics, and maintaining quality control.


Core Responsibilities
  • Field Operations: Direct structural steel assembly, rigging, fit-up, bolting, welding, and field modifications.
  • Safety Management: Enforce OSHA compliance, conduct safety meetings, and inspect heavy equipment like cranes.
  • Schedule & Coordination: Track look-ahead schedules and sequence column, beam, and joist deliveries with project managers.
  • Quality Control: Verify that welding and structural installations match engineering drawings and project specifications.
  • Crew Supervision: Manage ironworkers, field welders, and sub-trade labor performance.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Experience: 5+ years in structural steel erection or heavy industrial construction, with prior supervisory experience.
  • Technical Skills: Read complex structural blueprints, erection plans, and crane lift plans.
  • Certifications: OSHA 30-hour safety training and valid rigging/welding oversight knowledge