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General Superintendent - Structural Steel Erection

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

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Structural steel erectors often encounter challenges such as working at significant heights, coordinating with multiple trades, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Weather conditions can also impact schedules and working conditions, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Effective communication and teamwork are crucial, as erectors regularly collaborate with crane operators, welders, and site supervisors to ensure that steel components are assembled accurately and safely.

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Structural steel erection is the process of assembling and installing steel framework for buildings, bridges, and other structures. It involves lifting, positioning, aligning, and securing steel beams, columns, and girders according to engineering plans. Skilled workers use cranes, rigging equipment, and various tools to ensure the steel framework is stable and safe. This process is crucial for creating the skeleton of many modern structures, providing strength and durability. Safety is a top priority due to the heavy materials and heights involved.

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Primary FocusAssembling and installing steel components on-siteManufacturing and cutting steel components in a shop or factory
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Required CertificationsOSHA safety training, rigging, crane operationWelding certifications, OSHA safety training
Industry UsageConstruction projects, infrastructure, commercial buildingsSteel product manufacturing, prefabrication shops

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General Superintendent - Structural Steel Erection

Piedmont Steel Company LLC

Winston Salem, NC • On-site

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$125K - $150K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

General Superintendent – Structural Steel Erection (Multi-Project Leadership)

Structural Steel Erection | Full-Time | Travel Required

Company: Piedmont Steel Company, LLC
Based In: Winston-Salem, NC
Primary Work Area: Northern Virginia (Ashburn / Manassas) + Southeastern U.S.

Position Summary

The General Superintendent serves as PSC's senior field leader, providing leadership and support across multiple structural steel erection projects throughout the southeastern United States.

This position works closely with company leadership, project managers, superintendents, and foremen to improve field performance, mentor future leaders, support project execution, and ensure PSC maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.

Rather than being assigned to a single project, the General Superintendent travels between active jobsites, providing hands-on leadership wherever it is needed most. Whether assisting with project startups, supporting struggling projects, developing field leaders, or helping identify qualified personnel, this position plays a critical role in the continued growth and success of PSC.

Primary Responsibilities

Field Leadership

  • Visit multiple active projects to provide field leadership and support.
  • Coach and mentor superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
  • Promote consistency in field operations across all PSC projects.
  • Monitor productivity, workmanship, safety, and project progress.
  • Identify opportunities to improve field efficiency and project execution.
  • Serve as a trusted resource for field leadership and project teams.

Project Support & Performance Improvement

  • Assist with project startups, mobilizations, and manpower transitions.
  • Support erection planning, crane coordination, and site logistics.
  • Help identify and resolve field issues affecting schedule or productivity.
  • Assist project teams in recovering struggling or behind-schedule projects.
  • Coordinate with project managers, safety personnel, and company leadership to develop practical solutions.
  • Help ensure projects have the personnel, equipment, and resources necessary for success.

Workforce Development

  • Mentor and develop future foremen, superintendents, and field leaders.
  • Assist with onboarding and training of new field employees.
  • Evaluate employee performance and identify opportunities for advancement.
  • Promote craftsmanship, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the field organization.
  • Help establish consistency in training, expectations, and leadership across all jobsites.

Recruiting & Staffing Support

  • Assist company leadership in identifying and recruiting qualified ironworkers and field leaders.
  • Build and maintain relationships throughout the structural steel industry.
  • Recommend qualified candidates for employment.
  • Maintain awareness of regional manpower availability.
  • Support manpower planning and staffing needs as projects grow.

Leadership & Culture

  • Lead by example and reinforce PSC's commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
  • Promote accountability and continuous improvement at every level of the organization.
  • Represent PSC professionally with customers, contractors, and industry partners.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of structural steel erection experience.
  • Previous experience as a Structural Steel Superintendent or General Foreman required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing field teams.
  • Strong understanding of structural steel erection means and methods.
  • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, erection plans, and specifications.
  • Experience coordinating manpower, equipment, cranes, and field logistics.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout the southeastern United States.
  • Existing relationships within the structural steel industry are highly desirable.

Preferred Background

  • Experience managing multiple structural steel erection projects simultaneously.
  • Mission-critical, data center, industrial, manufacturing, or large commercial steel erection experience.
  • Proven success leading large field crews and developing foremen and superintendents.
  • Experience assisting with project recoveries, schedule acceleration, and complex field logistics.
  • Established network within the structural steel erection industry.
  • OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500, NCCER, CWI, or additional leadership training is a plus.

Preferred Background

  • Experience managing multiple structural steel erection projects simultaneously.
  • Mission-critical, data center, industrial, manufacturing, or large commercial steel erection experience.
  • Proven success leading large field crews and developing foremen and superintendents.
  • Experience assisting with project recoveries, schedule acceleration, and complex field logistics.
  • Established network within the structural steel erection industry.
  • OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500, NCCER, CWI, or additional leadership training is a plus.

Compensation

$125,000 – $150,000+ per year based on experience

Compensation is structured to be competitive with experienced steel erection field leaders. Additional travel-related compensation may apply.

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www.piedmontsteelco.com/careers

Important Note

This position is intended for experienced structural steel erection professionals. Candidates without substantial structural steel erection field experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, or Superintendent will not be considered.

Benefits:


  • Health insurance


Application Question(s):


  • How many years of hands-on structural steel erection experience do you have?
  • How many years have you served as a Foreman, General Foreman, or Superintendent?
  • Describe the types of structural steel projects you've worked on (Commercial, Industrial, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Power, Distribution, Other).
  • Have you been responsible for leading multiple structural steel crews or supporting multiple projects simultaneously?
  • Do you have experience mentoring or developing Foremen, Superintendents, or other field leaders?
  • Describe your experience planning or coordinating structural steel erection, crane picks, and site logistics.
  • Are you comfortable traveling throughout the Southeastern United States to support multiple active projects?
  • Approximately how many ironworkers have you directly supervised at one time?
  • Do you have an established network of ironworkers or structural steel professionals that you have worked with throughout your career, and experience recruiting, interviewing, or recommending ironworkers or field personnel for employment?
  • Have you ever been assigned to help improve the performance of a struggling or behind-schedule project? If yes, briefly describe your role.
  • Please describe what you believe makes an exceptional General Superintendent.


Work Location: On the road

Company Description

The General Superintendent serves as PSC's senior field leader, providing leadership and support across multiple structural steel erection projects throughout the southeastern United States.

This position works closely with company leadership, project managers, superintendents, and foremen to improve field performance, mentor future leaders, support project execution, and ensure PSC maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
Rather than being assigned to a single project, the General Superintendent travels between active jobsites, providing hands-on leadership wherever it is needed most. Whether assisting with project startups, supporting struggling projects, developing field leaders, or helping identify qualified personnel, this position plays a critical role in the continued growth and success of PSC.