Beech Island - 3668 - Concrete Finisher - Foreman

About the role

Direct and supervise the planning, lay-out, material storage, maintenance, and inspections of concrete finishing of concrete structures in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the lead men and craft workers under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform all principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under supervision
• Lead and support all safety-related processes and programs; engage with the work team to achieve zero injuries
• Understand scheduling, material control, and unit man-hour performance reporting; create and execute a one-week schedule
• Set and execute crew goals based on project unit rates; review crew timecards for correct hours and phase coding
• Report all accidents and near misses; participate in investigation processes as needed
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning; identify and mitigate safety hazards
• Understand and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices; follow lockout/tag out procedures
• Use effective verbal and written communication; perform basic math operations rapidly and accurately
• Listen to employee and supervisor concerns, evaluate, and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers; manage other crafts when requested
• Provide on-the-job training to individuals under supervision; train/teach safety practices and procedures
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out assigned work; ensure adequate supply of tools, materials, and equipment
• Develop a thorough understanding of project plans, specifications, and schedule; conduct toolbox meetings
• Participate in quantity report collection; assure employees produce quality work meeting requirements
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance with plans, specifications, and industry standards; take corrective action as needed
• Observe installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments; identify problems and cost-saving measures
• Ensure construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, and inspected; complete Daily Equipment Inspections
• Complete performance reviews of craft workers according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a supervisor
• One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Concrete Finishing, NCCER Carpenter, NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Scaffolding, NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, NCCER Project Supervision, NCCER Project Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Journeyman in carpentry, concrete finishing, rod busting, or similar craft
• Strong working knowledge of civil/concrete crafts and erection of all types of concrete structures
• Working knowledge of auto-level and transit for accurate lay-out and verification of finished grades
• Fabrication and erection of forms with thorough knowledge of steel framed forms (e.g., Symons)
• Fabrication and placement of rebar including proper tying techniques; placing, finishing, and sealing concrete
• Set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for crew members
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search)

Certifications

• NCCER Concrete Finishing
• NCCER Carpenter
• NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Scaffolding
• NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
• NCCER Project Supervision
• NCCER Project Management

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Physical Demands: Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in confined and cluttered areas; full range of motion and flexibility; use hands to handle tools or controls; repetitive movement; climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; work up to 12-hour shifts in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
• Work Environment: Typical construction site; cramped spaces and awkward positions; exposure to temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F, inclement weather, bright or inadequate lighting, distracting noise levels, and hazardous equipment; safety-sensitive position.