Job Description

Overview

The Structural Steel Foreman at Accelevation provides front-line supervision and coordination of installation services within a data center environment, ensuring safe operations and high-quality craftsmanship. Accelevation designs, manufactures, and installs mission-critical infrastructure for advanced technologies, driven by a culture of ownership and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct supervision for assigned installation scopes or project areas.
  • Coordinate rack, containment, and pathway installation activities with field teams.
  • Review submittals, shop drawings, and detailing relevant to assigned project areas.
  • Order miscellaneous materials and coordinate material needs with project leadership.
  • Initiate Requests for Information (RFIs) to address field conditions or clarify scope.
  • Assist with initial project setup including layout, logistics, and work planning.
  • Support punch list development, management, and closeout.
  • Complete and maintain QA/QC checklists to ensure compliance with project standards.
  • Support the Superintendent with daily coordination, reporting, and field execution.
  • Enforce all site safety requirements and assist with safety meetings and job hazard analysis.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to assigned installation crews.
  • Demonstrate high levels of accountability, teamwork, and communication.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in data center installation or skilled trades.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with Telehandler.
  • Minimum of 2 years of Foreman experience.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and field execution.
  • Ability to supervise crews and coordinate daily workflow.
  • Working knowledge of QA/QC and construction safety requirements.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with Superintendents, Engineers, and project teams.
  • Minimum of 10 years iron worker background.
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • OSHA Training Certification required.
  • Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Location: Central Texas Region - Travel up to 100% (required).
  • Work occurs in active construction and data center environments and may involve exposure to noise, varying temperatures, and electrical infrastructure.
  • Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights up to 90 ft, navigate restricted spaces, and wear full PPE.

Benefits

PTO
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$39/hr across 48 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 130 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 76 different employers. 57 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 582 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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