Field Foreman / Welder – Travel

Job overview

The Field Foreman / Welder – Travel position is based in Norfolk, VA, with travel to project sites described in the title and company overview. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Phillips Tank & Structure, a nationwide tank construction company that designs, engineers, repairs, and constructs above-ground storage tanks and related structures. The foreman provides site leadership and supervision, coordinating crews, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to maintain safety, quality, and productivity. The role helps deliver projects on time and within budget while supporting employee development, project documentation, and communication with project management and support teams.

What you'll do

• Provide site supervision and senior leadership
• serve as the onsite contact for customers, vendors, and subcontractors
• maintain safety, quality, and productivity
• understand contract scope and identify field-initiated changes
• foster jobsite safety and quality
• support project productivity and customer satisfaction
• provide craft knowledge
• evaluate and develop field employees
• assist with recruiting
• maintain tools and equipment
• contribute to pre-construction planning
• track progress with project management
• coordinate required training and certifications
• complete time sheets, audits, inspections, and customer paperwork
• advise project management of problems and schedule difficulties
• provide final project paperwork.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field foreman

welder

travel

norfolk va

tank construction

site supervision

above-ground storage tanks

welding

safety

quality

crew leadership

project coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off accruing immediately
• annual pay reviews
• professional development and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Welding ability is a plus; the company describes itself as nationwide and lists active projects across multiple industries.

About the employer

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.