GSI Construction Jobs

Overview

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand. GSI specializes in geohazard mitigation, while Access Limited operates North America's largest fleet of spider excavators, and RoadGuard provides roadway safety services.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain AISC Shop Certification compliance and train crew members on shop standards.
• Lead fabrication operations and supervise team members in fabricating and welding components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to ensure accurate execution.
• Operate welding equipment and mentor others on various welding techniques.
• Measure, cut, bend, and fit metal materials using hand and power tools.
• Plan and direct daily work, set production goals, and assign tasks.
• Maintain welding equipment and work area to safety standards.
• Manage inventory and coordinate with engineering and field teams.
• Inspect welds and finished products for quality and compliance.
• Provide technical mentorship and conduct training for junior crew members.
• Conduct QA reviews to ensure all work meets specifications.
• Flag and communicate scope changes and quality concerns to Project Managers.
• Lead and supervise union crews in installing highway safety hardware.
• Enforce safety requirements and conduct daily safety inspections.
• Coordinate site setup, traffic control, and material staging.
• Verify proper operation and maintenance of crew equipment.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact and submit accurate reports.
• Mentor and develop crew members while providing feedback.
• Administer work according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of welding techniques and fabrication processes.
• Operational knowledge of AISC Shop Certification requirements.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and construction plans.
• Experience operating roadway construction and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting fabrication challenges.
• Comfort working under collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to use smartphones and tablets for project communication.
• Physical capability to lift at least 75 pounds and operate tools.
• Minimum 5 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role such as Foreman or Crew Lead.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to commit to a Monday–Friday work schedule with travel.
• AISC Shop Certification or ability to obtain.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certification or equivalent.
• Flagger certification.
• First Aid / CPR certification.
• Experience with heavy civil or highway construction.
• Union construction background.

Additional Information

• Work is performed both in a fabrication shop and outdoors adjacent to live traffic.
• Daily travel to active projects throughout the service area.
• Night work and occasional overnight travel may be required.