Cement Mason Foreman

If you are a self-motivated, detailed-oriented individual who enjoys new challenges, consider a career with Miller Bros. Const., Inc. At MBC, you will find the opportunity to work with and learn from highly-trained, experienced construction professionals. Our team takes great pride in working safely, acting with integrity and striving for excellence on every project. We take great pride in our team. Employees at Miller Bros. Const., Inc. enjoy: Competitive salary and excellent benefits Training and educational opportunities An atmosphere that encourages innovation and teamwork Miller Bros. Const., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Summary: The Cement Mason Foreman is a traveling field leader responsible for supervising and performing concrete placement and finishing work across Miller Bros. Const., Inc. projects. This is a hands-on foreman position that travels to active jobsites as concrete work is scheduled and works alongside the crew to ensure concrete is placed, finished, cured, and completed safely, efficiently, and to project requirements. The Cement Mason Foreman coordinates closely with project Superintendents and Foremen to plan concrete activities, confirm site readiness, organize labor, tools, materials, and equipment, and deliver high-quality finished concrete within project schedule and budget expectations. Essential Functions: Concrete Placement & Finishing Lead and actively perform concrete placement and finishing operations, including screeding, floating, troweling, edging, jointing, texturing, curing, and other required finishing techniques. Review plans, specifications, elevations, slopes, dimensions, and finish requirements before placement and ensure completed work meets project standards. Coordinate concrete pours with project supervision, ready-mix suppliers, pump operators, testing personnel, and other trades to maintain an efficient and continuous placement. Inspect forms, reinforcing steel, embeds, subgrade, access, tools, equipment, and site conditions before each pour and communicate readiness concerns to project supervision. Monitor concrete during placement and finishing and make field adjustments necessary to achieve proper grade, drainage, appearance, durability, and finish quality. Protect completed concrete through proper curing and protection practices and address punch-list or corrective finishing work as required. Crew Leadership & Field Coordination Supervise and direct cement masons, laborers, and other assigned employees while remaining actively engaged in concrete finishing work. Plan daily crew activities, manpower, tools, equipment, and material needs with the project Superintendent or Foreman before concrete operations begin. Assign work based on crew skill and project needs, monitor productivity and workmanship, and adjust operations to maintain schedule and production expectations. Train and develop employees in proper concrete placement, finishing techniques, tool use, quality expectations, and safe work practices. Coordinate with project teams as the traveling concrete resource, moving between projects based on scheduled pours and operational priorities. Safety & Compliance Ensure assigned crews comply with OSHA standards, MBC Safety Programs, project-specific requirements, and required personal protective equipment. Conduct and participate in daily Site Sense/toolbox talks and pre-task planning before concrete operations and when conditions or work activities change. Identify and correct hazards associated with concrete placement and finishing, including wet concrete, moving equipment, pump operations, formwork, access, weather, and slip/trip hazards. Report incidents, injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, and property damage immediately in accordance with MBC procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area and ensure tools and equipment are used safely and properly. Quality, Schedule & Productivity Build concrete work to meet or exceed plans, specifications, tolerances, finish requirements, and client expectations. Plan concrete activities around project schedules, weather, delivery timing, access, and site conditions to minimize delays and rework. Monitor crew size, production, labor hours, materials, and equipment usage to complete work within allocated time and cost expectations. Communicate potential quality, schedule, production, or constructability issues to project supervision before they affect the pour or finished product. Care for assigned finishing tools and equipment and promptly report repair, maintenance, or replacement needs. Project Records & Communication Complete required daily reports, time and production information, extra-work documentation, and other project records accurately and on time. Communicate daily work plans, pour status, manpower needs, material requirements, delays, and upcoming concrete activities with project supervision. Document extra work or changed conditions as required and obtain appropriate owner or project representative acknowledgement when directed. Maintain positive working relationships with employees, project teams, customers, inspectors, suppliers, subcontractors, and the public. Job Requirements: Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of concrete placement and finishing experience, including experience leading or directing a concrete crew. Demonstrated ability to perform and oversee concrete finishing operations using hand and power finishing tools. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, elevations, slopes, specifications, and concrete details. Strong working knowledge of concrete placement, finishing, curing, jointing, quality control, and common field troubleshooting. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in active construction environments. Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to MBC project locations; overnight travel may be required based on project needs. Working Conditions This is a traveling, project-based field position requiring regular travel between active MBC jobsites as concrete work is scheduled. Work is performed outdoors in active heavy civil construction environments and may include exposure to heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, wet concrete, uneven terrain, and moving equipment. Concrete pours may require early mornings, extended shifts, evenings, or weekend work depending on weather, project schedule, and placement requirements. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely around concrete trucks, pumps, construction equipment, and active crews. Skills & Competencies Hands-on leader who is willing and able to work alongside the crew and lead by example. Strong concrete finishing skills with a consistent focus on quality, appearance, grade, and final product. Ability to organize crews and adapt quickly to changing pour schedules, weather, site conditions, and project priorities. Clear communicator who works effectively with Superintendents, Foremen, project management, suppliers, inspectors, and field employees. Dependable, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to completing work efficiently and professionally. Environment or Physical Working Conditions Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with concrete finishing. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and safely work over uneven terrain, around formwork and reinforcing steel, and on active construction sites. Ability to work under conditions of frequent exposure to wet concrete, dusty conditions, construction noise, and the full range of weather conditions. We are proud of the fact that we extend equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, age, pregnancy, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information or condition, military or veteran status, political belief, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. All phases of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, selection for training, promotion, demotion, discipline, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, layoff, termination, recall, use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored activities, will be administered so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. MBC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Paid Time Off, company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits and 401K match. Our company is an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Miller Bros. Const., Inc.