Structural Foreman at Obek Group of Companies Limited (OBEK Group)

Obek Group of Companies Limited (OBEK Group) is a Nigerian & Houston-based international conglomerate involved in manufacturing, agriculture, construction, energy services, and large-scale EPCIC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning) projects for oil & gas, infrastructure, and real estate, aiming to transform Nigeria's socio-economic landscape through technology and experienced project delivery. The company operates across diverse sectors, focusing on sustainable industrial energy and complex project management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Structural Foreman

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Jov Description

• We are seeking an experienced Structural Foreman to supervise and coordinate structural construction and maintenance activities.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and approved schedules.
• The ideal candidate will provide direct leadership to structural crews, ensuring high levels of productivity, quality workmanship, and strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements across all site activities.

Key Responsibilities
Construction Supervision:

• Supervise daily structural fabrication, erection, installation, modification, and maintenance activities.
• Lead structural crews engaged in steel structures, pipe racks, platforms, walkways, stairways, handrails, supports, bridges, and equipment foundations.
• Allocate manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to achieve planned work targets.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, method statements, specifications, and construction procedures.
• Monitor daily work progress and resolve site execution issues promptly.

Structural Installation & Fabrication:

• Supervise fabrication, fit-up, alignment, bolting, welding, lifting, and erection activities.
• Verify structural dimensions, elevations, alignment, and tolerances before final installation.
• Coordinate field modifications in consultation with Engineering and QA/QC.
• Ensure proper installation of structural members, gratings, ladders, platforms, and support systems.
• Monitor structural preservation and protection during construction.

Work Planning & Coordination:

• Review work packs, drawings, lifting plans, and construction schedules before execution.
• Coordinate activities with Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Scaffolding teams.
• Ensure timely availability of materials, consumables, lifting equipment, and tools.
• Identify and report construction constraints that may impact project schedules.

Quality Assurance & Control:

• Ensure all structural works comply with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), project specifications, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate inspections with QA/QC personnel and client representatives.
• Verify that weld inspections, bolt torque checks, dimensional inspections, and material traceability requirements are completed.
• Rectify identified defects and ensure quality records are maintained.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Conduct daily toolbox talks and pre-task safety briefings.
• Ensure compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements and safe work procedures.
• Enforce safe practices for lifting operations, working at height, hot work, confined space entry, and use of powered tools.
• Monitor housekeeping standards and proper use of PPE.
• Stop unsafe work and immediately report hazards, incidents, and near misses.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise structural fitters, fabricators, welders, riggers, helpers, and subcontractors.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workforce productivity.
• Coach and mentor junior personnel to improve skills and workmanship.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and compliance with company policies.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare daily progress reports, manpower utilization reports, and work completion records.
• Record material usage, equipment utilization, and productivity data.
• Report delays, quality issues, safety observations, and resource requirements to the Construction Superintendent.
• Assist in work completion, punch-list closure, and handover documentation.

Qualifications

• OND, Trade Test, City & Guilds, or Technical Certificate in Structural Steel Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Formal supervisory training is an advantage.
• Relevant trade certifications in structural steel fabrication or erection are desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of structural construction experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, power, marine, or heavy industrial projects.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication, erection, brownfield modifications, shutdowns, or EPC/EPCM projects.
• Offshore construction experience is an added advantage.

Technical Competencies:

• Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection
• Reading Structural Drawings and IFC Drawings
• Structural Alignment & Dimensional Control
• Bolting & Torque Verification
• Rigging & Lifting Operations
• Welding Coordination
• Material Identification & Traceability
• Structural Repair & Modification
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Construction Planning & Progress Monitoring
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) Systems
• Microsoft Office (basic reporting)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Supervision
• Safety Leadership
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment.hrm@obekgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.