Job Summary A Scaffold Foreman manages daily crew activities and ensures safe erection, modification, and dismantling of scaffolding structures on construction sites builds, alters, inspects, and dismantles pin lock metal scaffolding structures. They read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and ensure safety compliance on industrial and commercial construction sites. The role requires heavy lifting, working at heights, and physical stamina Required to work multi-craft (Scaffolding Support, Painting/Blasting Support, Light Construction Support) when needed.

Job Timeline:

6 Months-3

Years Hours:

4/10s

Scaffold Type :

Pin Lock Key Responsibilities Crew Supervision:

Lead, schedule, and assign daily tasks to scaffolding teams. A Scaffold Foreman managing material truck loads focuses on logistics efficiency, accurate counting, and load optimization to eliminate extra freight costs and wasted labor hours. The Scaffold Foreman manages the onsite inventory, staging, and transport logistics for scaffold materials. The primary focus of this role is to optimize truck load amounts to eliminate unnecessary rental costs, avoided return trips, and transport surcharges. This role ensures the field crew has exact materials while maintaining zero waste in transport spending. A Scaffold Foreman acts as the primary link between the field crew, project management, and the client. In this specialized role, the foreman does not just manage labor; they serve as a technical consultant who advises clients on the safest, most cost-effective, and efficient scaffold types for their specific project needs.

Pre-Dismantle Sorting:

Color-code or palletize components by type during dismantle to speed up loading and prevent mixed-lot penalties at the yard.

Damaged Material Isolation:

Separate damaged gear onsite so it is not transported back and forth needlessly.

Safety Compliance:

Enforce strict adherence to safety rules, including OSHA standards and hazard analyses.

Inspections:

Inspect materials for defects and perform final stability and tagging checks before worker occupation.

Site Coordination:

Communicate workflow needs and project schedules with general contractors and other trades.

Resource Management:

Order and track inventory of scaffolding components, tools, and safety gear.

Daily Scaffold Log Tracking & Inputting Daily Inspection of Scaffolds & Tagging Site Preparation:

Unload equipment, clear work areas, and verify a stable, level base using base plates and sole boards.

Structure Building:

Erect vertical standards, horizontal ledgers, transoms, and secure bracing according to blue prints or site plans.

Platform Decking:

Lay planks and boards tightly to create fully covered working decks.

Safety Installations:

Fix guardrails, mid-rails, toe boards, and safety netting to prevent falls.

Anchoring:

Secure and tie the framework directly to buildings or stable permanent structures Will be a working foreman, helping the crew, not a regular foreman supervising.

Modifications:

Adjust, raise, lower, or shift scaffolding platforms as the construction project progresses.

Dismantling:

Take down the structure systematically once the project or task finishes, then sort and reload equipment.

Upkeep:

Clean, repair, and maintain scaffolding components like tubes, clamps, and planks between uses.

Routine Checks:

Inspect scaffolding materials before use and conduct daily or pre-occupation safety checks.

Hazard Identification:

Watch for overloaded platforms, corrosion, missing guardrails, or unstable footings.

Tagging Systems:

Manage safety tags (such as Green for safe, Yellow for restricted, and Red for unsafe) to communicate structural status clearly to other trades.

Compliance:

Follow local OSHA standards and wear proper fall-protection equipment like harnesses with 100% tie-offs during assembly Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools, walkways, platforms, and gangways. Sets and braces anchor bolts. May rig materials. Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required. Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy. Make decisions based on measurable criteria. Apply basic mathematics and solve problems. Plan work and select proper tools. Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects. Work at heights without fear. Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure. Inspect base surface for obstructions. Loads, transports and unloads material. Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber. Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes. Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars. Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications. Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls. Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying. Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails,

Safety Compliance:

Adhere to strict safety guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, respirators, and hearing protection. Ensure work is performed according to OSHA and other relevant safety standards.

Inventory:

Manage scaffolding materials inventory and organization

Tracking:

Tracking scaffolding installation production completion through tracking software systems. Work with

Blueprints:

Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, or technical drawings to understand insulation requirements for specific industrial applications.

Collaboration:

Work with other tradespeople such as pipefitters, electricians, scaffold builders, painter/blasters, laborers, and maintenance teams to ensure the proper installation of insulation materials in complex systems. Experience Requirements At least 3-7 years of hands-on experience in industrial scaffolding. 3+ years of carpentry & scaffold-building experience in industrial or commercial settings.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Work at heights with no fear.

Erection and Dismantling:

Build, modify, move, and tear down support structures, platforms, handrails, toe boards, and ladders according to project specifications.

Blueprint Reading:

Review design plans, blueprints, and instructions to figure out work needs and material placement.

Safety and Inspection:

Check scaffold systems daily for defects, stability, and compliance with OSHA and local safety codes.

Tool Operation:

Use power tools, hand tools, and rigging equipment safely and efficiently. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Qualifications Required for this

Position:

Education - no minimum education requirements. Experience - 4 years of experience in scaffolding is preferred.

Local Requirements:

This is a maintenance long term job and no per diem will be paid out. Site Project Manager is looking for New Orleans/Waggaman LA locals only.

Keyset Skills & Abilities:

Analytical Ability:

Use of analytical, organizational and observation skills that demonstrate the ability to grasp concepts or needs, organize, implement, and manage programs/solutions. Ability to analyze data, evaluate situations and identify problems or opportunities, including likely causes. Ability to develop factual, logical courses of action, considering resources, constraints and company values.

Influencing Skills:

Outstanding leadership and communication skills that enable ability to collaborate, gain trust, and influence at all levels. Must have the ability to develop effective working relationships with the various functional and business leaders. Will be a team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to drive new concepts and ideas. Must be confident enough to constructively challenge peers and staff on their approach and thinking. Ability to create a sense of urgency and employee awareness around regulatory compliance, and injury and illness prevention. Language /

Writing:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write effective correspondence and presentations. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Computer:

- Strong PC skills with particular emphasis on Microsoft Office (MSWord, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Born360). Ability to quickly learn additional software programs as required by job responsibilities.

Customer Orientation:

Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers' needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee could be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to high, precarious locations such as towers (up to 300ft.). They may be required to work in extreme cold and extreme heat and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Their work may involve risks to hazards such as: working around moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may exceed 85dB and will require the use of hearing protection.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Certifications & Licenses:

Must possess a TWIC card Basic Plus Orientation Required Current driver's license from state of residence

Certifications:

Scaffold competent person certification preferred

Other Qualifications:

Good driving record to drive company vehicle and access client facilities. Safety-oriented attitude with a true commitment to personal safety, as well as the safety of others is a must. Prior experience conducting safety training and/or presentations. Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety compliance regulations and basic safety concepts. Proven ability to implement and maintain behavioral-based safety techniques, ensuring onsite safety performance.

Work Ethic:

Strong focus on safety rules, teamwork, and clear communication with crew members

Consultative Communication:

Ability to explain complex structural engineering concepts to clients clearly and professionally.

Blueprint Literacy:

Advanced capability to read architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings.

Mathematical Proficiency:

Ability to calculate load capacities, live weights, and leg-load distributions on the fly.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$31.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week

Experience:

Scaffold Foreman:

2 years (Preferred)

Scaffold Builder:

3 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

TWIC Card (Required) ARSC Basic Orientation Plus (Required) Scaffold Competent Person Certification (Preferred)

Location:

Westwego, LA 70094 (Required)

Work Location:

In person