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Scaffolding Supervisor jobs are open across construction, industrial maintenance, oil and gas, and infrastructure, at every level from lead scaffold hand to senior supervisor, with specializations in tube-and-clamp, systems scaffolding, and confined-space erection. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Sigma Training Solutions delivers health and safety training to California Department of General Services (DGS) facilities staff under a three-year state contract. We’re hiring local, part-time instructors for a 4-hour Cal/OSHA Scaffolding course covering proper use, hazard recognition and hazard-reduction procedures.
Courses: Scaffolding
Requirements (state contract):
- A qualified scaffolding instructor (Exhibit A 3.C.4.a)
- Competent-person-level knowledge of Cal/OSHA scaffold rules (Title 8 Construction Safety Orders)
- Experience erecting, inspecting or supervising scaffolds and teaching scaffold safety
Preferred: Scaffold competent person or scaffold trainer certification (e.g., SAIA); OSHA Outreach trainer
About the role: Part-time W-2 · $40–$70/hr based on verified qualifications · Weekday classes, Mon–Fri 8–5, at state facilities · As little as 10 business days’ notice · Sigma provides State-approved curriculum
How to apply: Send your resume, scaffold certifications, and records of scaffold training you’ve delivered. All credentials are verified.
Pay: $40.00 - $70.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Which city do you live in, and can you reach Sacramento, Oakland or Los Angeles within about an hour?
- Can you work part-time W-2, weekday classes, with as little as 10 business days’ notice?
- Do you hold a scaffold competent person or scaffold trainer certification? Which one?
- How many years have you erected, inspected or supervised scaffolds?
- Have you taught scaffold safety to adults? About how many classes?
- Can you document scaffold training you’ve delivered with rosters or course records?
- DGS requires copies of your certifications before your first class and proof of renewal 10 business days before any expiration. Can you provide these?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- InProduction15
- Sunbelt Rentals7
- PERI2
- Sigma Training2S
- Performance Contracting2
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in scaffolding supervisor jobs.
- 3 or more years of scaffolding erection and dismantling experience in a supervisory capacity
- OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction safety certification
- NCCER Scaffold Erector certification or equivalent industry credential
- Ability to read and interpret scaffold drawings, load charts, and site plans
- Experience with tube-and-clamp, systems scaffolding, and suspended scaffold types
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Tips for Your Scaffolding Supervisor Job Search
List your certifications front and center
Employers filter hard on credentials like CISRS, NCCER Scaffold Erector, and OSHA 10 or 30. Put those in a dedicated certifications section at the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading anything else.
Quantify your crew size and project scope
Supervisors who write 'managed a crew' get skipped. Write how many workers you directed, the footage of scaffold erected, and the type of structure. Reviewers making a shortlist decision need that context fast.
Target openings by contract type and site access
Many scaffolding supervisor roles require TWIC cards, refinery site access, or security clearances that eliminate most applicants. Filter for those requirements early so you only pursue openings you can actually start on the first day.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists scaffolding supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a hands-on or field interview
Many employers ask scaffold supervisors to walk a site, read a plan, or identify a tie-in point before making an offer. Know your load-bearing calculations and fall-protection standards cold so you can answer on the spot without referring to notes.
Negotiate start date around project mobilization
Scaffolding supervisor offers frequently move fast once a contract is awarded. If you have a competing offer or a notice period, name your available start date in your first application message so the hiring manager can plan the mobilization schedule around you.
Scaffolding Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most scaffolding supervisors?
The companies hiring the most scaffolding supervisors right now include InProduction, Sunbelt Rentals, and PERI, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Arizona, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industrial maintenance contractors and turnaround specialists typically post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many scaffolding supervisor jobs are remote?
About 14% of scaffolding supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most scaffold supervision roles. The sub-areas with the most location flexibility tend to be estimating, project coordination, and scaffold engineering review rather than on-site erection supervision.
How do you become a scaffolding supervisor?
Start by working as a scaffold erector to build hands-on experience with tube-and-clamp, systems, and suspended scaffold types. Earn your NCCER Scaffold Erector certification and an OSHA 30-hour card. Move into a lead hand or foreman role to gain experience directing a crew, managing materials, and enforcing fall-protection standards before applying for full supervisor positions.
Can you get hired as a scaffolding supervisor with limited experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with strong erector experience into a junior supervisor or lead hand role and promote from within. Your best path is to document every scaffold type you have worked with, hold at minimum an OSHA 10 card, and apply to smaller specialty contractors where the step from senior erector to supervisor is shorter than it is at large industrial firms.
What does the scaffolding supervisor interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone screen focused on your certifications and site experience, followed by an in-person or video interview with a project manager or safety officer. Many employers then conduct a site walkthrough or practical assessment where you identify hazards, describe a tie-in approach, or review a scaffold drawing. Reference checks with former general contractors are common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to scaffolding supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to scaffolding supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from construction, industrial maintenance, oil and gas, and infrastructure employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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