Foreman in Steel for Mega Project

NCC Aktiebolag · Full-time

Herrjärva Torg 4, Solna, Sweden

NCC Green Industry Transformation SSAB Project, Luleå We are facing a historic transformation. Heavy industry is transitioning and paving the way for a fossil-free future that creates significant value in economics, technical development, and the environment. As an important part of building society in northern Sweden, where some of the most decisive investments are being made, we are now seeking the right person for this important role as Senior Foreman with solid expertise in steel, steel construction, and assembly for one of our complex projects. About the role as Senior Foreman Steel As Steel Foreman, you have overall operational responsibility for production within steel and assembly in your assigned area of responsibility. You lead and manage production in close cooperation with the Block Chief, project management, and other production functions. You are responsible for ensuring that work is carried out efficiently, safely, and with the right quality as well as in accordance with the project's schedule and technical requirements. The role involves significant responsibility for planning and coordination of steel work, where multiple contractors, trades, and technical disciplines work in parallel. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding of the entire production chain – from delivery and logistics to assembly, inspection, and finished construction. The role includes, among other things, that you: Lead and drive production within steel, steel construction, and assembly with clear operational responsibility. Plan, coordinate, and follow up on steel work, assembly activities, and associated production tasks. Lead and coordinate skilled workers, subcontractors, assembly teams, and suppliers. Ensure that steel structures and assembly are carried out according to drawings, technical specifications, quality requirements, and applicable standards. Plan and coordinate deliveries, lifts, assembly sequence, establishment, and logistics related to steel structures. Ensure that production follows the project's timeline and actively work to identify and manage deviations and production obstacles. Work proactively with production planning, resource management, risk management, and work preparation. Coordinate steel work with other disciplines such as concrete, earthwork, installation, and other construction work. Ensure that work environment and safety requirements are met, with particular focus on high-risk activities such as heavy lifting, assembly, and work at height. Follow up on quality and documentation and ensure that any deviations are handled in a structured way. Contribute to continuous improvements in production, assembly planning, and work methods. Serve as an experienced leader and support to the Block Chief, project management, and other foremen. As Senior Foreman, you are expected to be able to work independently, make decisions within your area of responsibility, and take clear ownership of production from planning to completed work. Your profile We are looking for someone with 4-5 years of experience in steel production and assembly in larger construction, civil engineering, or industrial projects. For the role, it is important that you not only have general experience as a foreman, but that you have practical experience leading and coordinating work within steel and steel construction. You have: Several years of experience as a foreman or Senior Foreman in larger construction, civil engineering, or industrial projects. Documented experience with steel assembly, steel construction, or other extensive steel work. Experience leading skilled workers, assembly teams, and subcontractors in steel. Good understanding of construction drawings, assembly documentation, and technical documentation. Experience with production planning, assembly planning, resource management, and production follow-up. Experience coordinating steel and other disciplines in complex projects. Good understanding of work environment and safety in, for example, assembly, heavy lifting, and work at height. Relevant education in construction, civil engineering, steel, or equivalent technical field, or equivalent competence acquired through work experience. You work proactively to ensure efficient cooperation and have a natural ability to build long-term and trusting relationships – both internally with colleagues and externally with subcontractors. Have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written Valid driver's license (Category B) is a requirement Meritorious It is particularly meritorious if you have: Experience from large industrial projects or heavy industry. Experience with extensive steel frames and heavy steel structures. Experience with assembly planning and complex lifts. Experience with welded and bolted steel structures. Experience with quality control and documentation in steel. Experience working according to relevant standards and requirements for execution of steel structures. Experience from projects where steel, concrete, earthwork, and installations need to be coordinated in a complex production environment. Experience from projects with high requirements for work environment, safety, quality, and documentation. Personal qualities To succeed in the role, you are a confident and experienced production manager who is used to taking responsibility for complex steel work and driving production forward. You have the ability to create structure even when many activities are running in parallel and can quickly identify production obstacles, prioritize correctly, and make decisions. You are clear in your leadership and communicate effectively with skilled workers, subcontractors, suppliers, project management, and other disciplines. As a person, you are solution-oriented, take responsibility, and are safety-conscious. You have a strong production focus and thrive in large and complex projects where safety, quality, time, and coordination are crucial to the project's success. Work location We expect 100% presence in Luleå, a prerequisite for succeeding in the role. However, it is possible to take on this role even for those living in other locations. NCC arranges travel and accommodation, and 100% physical presence can be Monday-Thursday or alternatively Tuesday-Friday. For this position, we conduct a background check in accordance with NCC's security culture. NCC offers NCC wants to be an attractive employer with employees who