As a Structural Foreman at Kiwi Newton Construction LLC, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading our field erection operations with a hands-on, working-leadership approach. Based on active construction sites, you’ll guide daily steel and precast installation activities, motivate your crew, and actively participate in the work — setting the tone for safety, quality, and productivity.
This role is ideal for a proven field leader who isn’t afraid to work at heights, get in the mix, and drive results through teamwork, organization, and a commitment to excellence.
Position Details:
- Project-based, Arlington, Virginia 22202
- Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (hours based on project schedule; overtime as needed)
- Full-time, Contract, On Site Position
Primary Responsibilities:
As a working foreman, you’ll both lead and participate in daily erection activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality throughout all structural steel and precast installations.
- Lead, motivate, and coordinate erection crews (3–10 workers) to meet or exceed project schedules and deadlines
- Actively work alongside your team installing structural steel framing (columns, beams, joists, decking) and precast concrete components (panels, stairs, beams, wall systems)
- Oversee bolt-up and connection work, including torquing and tensioning procedures
- Perform and supervise field welding (SMAW, FCAW, etc.)
- Read and interpret structural drawings, erection plans, shop drawings, and connection details
- Ensure proper layout and alignment of steel using levels, lasers, and total stations
- Coordinate rigging and direct crane operations, including critical picks and tandem lifts
- Review lift plans and understand load charts for mobile, tower, and rough-terrain cranes
- Conduct daily safety meetings (Toolbox Talks) and enforce fall protection and steel erection safety standards
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, including Subpart R steel erection standards
- Monitor structural tolerances, plumbness, alignment, shimming, and grouting procedures
- Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, concrete crews, and fabricators
- Manage material deliveries, erection sequencing, and site logistics
- Address and resolve field challenges such as misaligned embeds, incorrect anchor bolt placement, damaged precast components, and weather delays
- Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, JHAs, incident reports, and productivity tracking
- Train apprentices and new hires while fostering teamwork and accountability
- Promote a culture of safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- 5–10+ years of hands-on experience in structural steel erection and precast concrete installation
- Experience as an ironworker installing structural framing systems
- Strong knowledge of rigging, crane safety, signaling, and lift planning (NCCCO signalperson preferred)
- Proficiency in bolt-up, torquing, welding, cutting, and layout procedures
- Ability to read and interpret structural and shop drawings
- Knowledge of anchor bolt layouts, embed plates, bearing surfaces, and alignment standards
- Experience operating aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and working at heights with fall protection systems
- OSHA 30-hour certification (preferred or required depending on jurisdiction)
- Experience leading crews and managing productivity in fast-paced site environments
- Strong leadership, communication, and scheduling skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities in field conditions
- Physical stamina to work at heights and in varied weather conditions
- Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized job site
What We Offer:
- Employer Contributions Toward Benefits and Retirement Savings
- Clothing Allowance
- Safety Shoe Allowance
Interested in joining the Kiwi Newton Team? Lean more about us below!
Since our founding in 1994, Kiwi Newton Construction LLC, has grown from a small, ambitious team into a dynamic leader in our industry. Over the years, we’ve expanded our expertise, embraced innovation, and built a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Today, we are proud to be a forward-thinking company where collaboration, creativity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and professional growth, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We tackle bold challenges, push boundaries, and create solutions that truly matter. If you’re looking for a career where your work is valued, your potential is nurtured, and your contributions help shape the future, Kiwi Newton Construction LLC is the place to thrive. Join us and be part of a journey that combines decades of experience with innovation, growth, and a commitment to excellence.
We thank you for your application!
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kiwi Newton Construction LLC encourages people to enjoy work and working with others, to be creative and effective in teams, to be reliable for other team members and to develop efficient work habits to serve customers well and deliver best value excellent buildings and structures.
Kiwi Newton Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants who consider themselves qualified.