Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year + bonus + per diem
TRAVELING IRONWORKER SUPERINTENDENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Key Highlights:
- $100,000 – $125,000 base salary
- Full Time
- Performance based bonus up to 10%
- Per diem (based on project location)
- Company truck + fuel card provided
- Travel projects across multiple states
Job Description:
Are you looking for a stable, quality-focused, and values-driven company where you can build your career? Are you an experienced field leader with strong knowledge of structural and miscellaneous steel erection and a proven ability to manage crews and projects across multiple job sites? If this sounds like you, then we invite you to apply by submitting your resume.
Acme Erectors Inc. is a growing company with a recognized history of providing steel erection services in the St. Louis area since 1947. We are a multiple time winner of the AGC of Missouri’s Specialty Contractor of the Year in the category of Structural and Finished Metals, a 3-time Keystone Award recipient, and an IMPACT Project of the Year Award Winner in 2020. The first ever by a St. Louis company!
This role is designated as a traveling position based out of our location in Fenton, MO. and will require work on project sites across multiple states.
Candidates should have the following capabilities/ experience/ ambitions:
- Oversee day-to-day field operations for steel erection projects
- Manage and direct ironworker crews (union)
- Coordinate with Project Managers, General Superintendent, Detailers, and General Contractors
- Plan and execute steel erection sequences, crane picks, and rigging activities
- Ensure all work is performed competently and safely, in compliance with both project and company safety standards
- Review and interpret erection drawings, shop drawings, and specifications
- Track manpower, productivity, and project progress in the field
- Communicate project status, schedule updates, and field issues to project team
- Maintain project schedule and ensure work is completed within budget and scope
- Work with General Superintendent to forecast manpower needs and resolve field challenges
- Attend job site meetings and coordinate with customers and project stakeholders
- Travel as required to support ongoing and upcoming projects
Qualifications:
Required:
- 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or similar leadership role in steel erection
- Strong background in structural steel, crane coordination, and rigging operations
- Experience managing ironworker crews
- Ability to read and interpret design drawings, erection drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications
- Proven ability to manage multiple job sites and travel as required
Preferred:
- OSHA 30 certification
- OSHA steel erection specific training
- EM-385 COE safety certification
- EM-385 24 hr fall protection training
- Appropriate small equipment operating certifications
- Experience with multi-state or traveling construction projects
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Compensation and Benefits:
Acme offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, performance-based bonuses, per diem based on project location, company-provided vehicle, and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel expenses are covered, and a rotation schedule for home time may be provided based on project needs.*Spec details may vary based applicable collective bargaining agreements.
If you’re looking to build a career at one of St. Louis’ premier steel erection subcontractors, we would love to hear from you! Once you have submitted your resume, take our prehire assessment here: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/6ZW2/TravelingIronworkerSuperintendent_Jun2026_213018
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- steel: 5 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
