Concrete Foreman

General Purpose

Assist Superintendent in coordination with all activities related to a construction project. Assist Superintendent to ensure you complete work ahead of schedule, within budget and within specifications.

Work Schedule

Days and hours vary depending on the assigned project.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Must be able to perform all duties required of a foreman position
• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Enforce company safety policy to develop a culture of safety
• Plan for safety and train workers on safety
• Ability to plan ahead and order necessary materials or equipment to maintain crew productivity
• Thorough working knowledge of specifications and how they impact job quality and production
• Recommend best‑practice improvements for production, performance, quality, and safety
• Understand specifications, blueprints, addendums, and change orders
• Recognize any changes to work plans and track them accordingly
• Perform minor job layout with levels, transit, and string line
• Forecast goals and create a “look‑ahead” plan for the job
• Check quality of completed work
• Direct and schedule the work of the job
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business
• Monitor paper flow to ensure all documents are accounted for, filled out completely and legibly, and filed or distributed to the appropriate parties
• Ensure that proper safety equipment is available and being used properly
• Facilitate and/or conduct technical and safety training and send employees to appropriate training schools as needed
• Assist Human Resources and Project Superintendent by interviewing, hiring, training, appraising work performance, and addressing complaints of field employees
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Other duties as assigned by Project Superintendent or Project Manager

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience. Should have the same basic aptitude and interests as those working in the craft, being supervised, plus additional reading, writing, and math skills.

Required Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles
• Strong communication and management skills
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Complete timecards and daily reports
• Proficiency in one or more craft areas
• Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Perform basic arithmetic (add/subtract two‑digit numbers, multiply/divide by tens and hundreds) using unit weight measurements and volumes
• Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions
• Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise and delegate activities for up to thirty employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods. Lift and carry at least 50–100 pounds. Climb and descend all types of ladders. Wear personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, eye protection, respiratory protection, fall protection, etc.).

Travel Requirement

May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice.

Work Environment

The position requires working in all weather conditions—heat, cold, rain, or snow—depending on job location and time of year. May require use of a personal vehicle for transportation to and from the work site. Must be able to utilize job‑site sanitary facilities (e.g., portable toilets). May require work in restricted areas such as excavations, utility tunnels, manholes, tanks, crawl spaces, and attics. May require working at various heights, up to 100 feet, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas.