Concrete Foreman

Job Description:

Concrete Foremen oversee construction projects from beginning to end and coordinate workers. Responsibilities are guiding staff, supervising concrete installation, assigning tasks, preventing occupational hazards, and keeping records. Concrete Foreman need to demonstrate technical skills, managerial abilities, attention to details, stamina, basic computer operation knowledge, and teamwork. A Concrete Foreman assists other construction crew members with concrete construction projects and provides supervision to ensure a project's success. This role fits someone with leadership skills, initiative, and prior experience installing concrete. Concrete foremen can expect to work full-time hours that include frequent travel, with overtime and on-call work sometimes necessary to handle emergencies and get projects done on time.

Responsibilities & Duties:

* Manage Construction Projects - Concrete foremen oversee concrete construction projects from preparation to completion. This requires breaking the project into different stages, planning the people and resources needed for each stage, and handling any problems that could affect the project's quality and completion time.

* Follow Blueprints and Drawings- Whether they're building concrete walls, sidewalks, or a full building, concrete foremen use blueprints and drawings to plan and execute each step of the project. This documentation also helps them troubleshoot problems when laying concrete to ensure a stable structure.

* Supervise and Assist Crew Members - Assigning tasks to construction crew members and supervising their work are important aspects of the job. Beyond providing supervision, concrete foremen often obtain materials, lift heavy items, and load the work truck to help crew members.

* Prepare and Install Concrete - Concrete foremen measure and mix concrete in the proper quantities for the project. They use power and hand tools to pour the concrete onto the surface, finish it, and seal it.

* Complete Daily Reports and Documentation- This management role requires concrete foremen to keep records of all time worked and materials used. Concrete foremen also create work schedules and project documents they share with team members and other managers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

* Concrete foremen should have experience laying concrete and working on a construction team to complete complex projects. They also need leadership skills and an understanding of building codes and safety protocols.

* Construction management - concrete foremen understand all stages of managing a construction project, whether they're setting up contracts, assigning staff, planning the project's phases, or signing off with the customer.

* Concrete installation - this role requires knowing how to prepare, manage pours off a truck, lay and spreads, and finish concrete using the proper tools. Monitor the drying process.

* Forecasting and estimation - whether they're estimating materials needed or providing an expected completion date to the client, concrete foremen are skilled estimators and understand the factors that affect project completion.

* People management - concrete foremen assign work and supervise other construction workers (5-6 people) involved in the concrete installation process. This requires knowing how to coach, train, motivate others and handle conflicts among workers. Maintain safety standards at all times.

* Analytical thinking - read and analyzing blueprints, cut sheets and ensuring a project meets all specifications requires critical thinking. When the project schedule goes off track, concrete foremen must analyze how to rearrange activities or add resources to prevent delays

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Occasionally
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Rarely
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Constantly
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly
• Office environment: Rarely

Education and Training:

• Degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred
• 3 - 4 years of concrete experience are required to become a foreman

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.