Concrete Foreman

Job Title: Foreman (Concrete) Craft: Concrete Reports to: Superintendent Exempt Status: Hourly (non‑exempt) Position Objective/Description In addition to hands‑on participation, provides direct supervision and coordination of concrete crew engaged in preparing and applying concrete for fabricating, covering and reinforcing structures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Run concrete crews/workers and oversee that work is done in a safe, timely and professional manner. Order and schedule of concrete and other required materials to achieve daily production. Install forms, subgrade, reinforcing, wire mesh and placement of concrete per job specification. Use tools to set grades on flatwork; place and finish concrete of any type. Direct workers who spread, vibrate, screed and float concrete to ensure it is properly compacted. Direct the organized placement of concrete to proper elevations. Direct pours and finish edges of a concrete slab pour, foundation footings and walls. Consult with managerial staff or other personnel to receive directions for crew and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, resolving problems. Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify that company workmanship and client‑required safety protocols are being complied with. Report to Superintendent on work progress, time, materials, and problems. Conduct safety program orientation/indoctrination and ensure safety compliance. Provide job site leadership, instruction, training, discipline and conflict resolution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to read and accurately interpret construction drawings, blueprints and plans. Thorough knowledge and proven skill working with all aspects of concrete construction. Detail oriented. Team player – willingness to work with others. Excellent communication skills. Able to manage others, get jobs completed on time. Understanding of cost control, equipment operation and road/highway construction projects. Experienced in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, safety management, quality control and budgeting of dirt operations in civil construction. Demonstrate a safety first attitude with strict adherence to safety policies and procedures. Strong leadership ability, motivation, and supervisory skills: assigning, directing and inspecting work, rewarding or disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving conflicts. Physical Demands Constant physical effort, including extended standing and sitting for at least 8 hour shift. Intermittent walking and standing on a construction site. Climb intermittently. Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to perform duties. Regularly reach above shoulder level. Regularly push/pull objects. Must be physically able to repetitively lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, and sometimes heavier weight. Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm‑hand steadiness. Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment. Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach and grasp with hands and arms. Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination. Good vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Education / Experience High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Heavy highway construction experience. 3 recent years’ experience as a working Concrete Foreman. Valid Driver license and satisfactory driving record. Work Environment Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances found on construction site such as oil, grease, gasoline, concrete and diesel fuel. Periodically exposed to fumes, lubricants, airborne particles and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Notes This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to meet business needs. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. #J-18808-Ljbffr