Construction Shift Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shift Supervisor Job Description

The Steel Erection Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all steel erection activities during their assigned shift on commercial, industrial, and heavy construction projects. This position leads field crews, coordinates daily work activities, enforces safety requirements, ensures quality workmanship, and maintains production schedules. The Shift Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact between field personnel, project management, and subcontractors during their shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct ironworkers, connectors, welders, crane operators, and rigging crews during steel erection activities.
• Review construction drawings, erection plans, and project specifications to ensure proper installation of structural steel components.
• Coordinate daily work plans and assign tasks to field personnel.
• Ensure steel members, joists, decking, stairs, and miscellaneous metals are installed according to project requirements.
• Monitor crew productivity and adjust manpower as necessary to meet project schedules.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning sessions.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety requirements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, erection drawings, and shop drawings.
• Thorough understanding of steel erection methods, rigging practices, and crane operations.
• Knowledge of bolted and welded structural connections.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and fall protection requirements.
• Ability to lead crews in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with daily reporting and basic computer applications.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your leadership and expertise in steel erection will be valued and nurtured. Enjoy a collaborative work environment that prioritizes safety and quality. Benefit from the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding construction projects.

Work Environment

The work environment involves onsite construction activities in a fast-paced setting. The position requires adherence to safety regulations and standards. The role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge equipment and technology, ensuring efficient and safe operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.