Concrete Foreman

Company: John Christopher Construction
Location: Southern California
Employment type: Full‑time
Salary: $35–$40 per hour (depending on experience)
Mandatory license: Valid driver’s license

About the role

You will serve as a hands‑on field leader driving concrete foundations, forming, and flatwork across residential and commercial sites. The position offers ownership of crews, with the ability to transition into residential framing during non‑concrete cycles. You will join a fast‑growing team with direct access to ownership and structured operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end concrete operations including layout, forming, pouring, and finishing for slab‑on‑grade foundations.
• Construct retaining walls, raised foundations, ADA ramps, and short concrete stair structures to exact plan specifications.
• Direct daily crew workflows on site, maintaining high quality standards while keeping projects on schedule.
• Execute concrete finishing on smaller pours up to 200 sq ft and manage larger crews on extensive pours.
• Support the residential framing division as a cut man or framing hand when concrete scope is completed.
• Review drawings accurately to execute precise site layouts and eliminate material or dimensional errors.

Required qualifications & experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a concrete foreman or lead on foundations, forming, and flatwork.
• Proven ability to read project plans and lay out work independently on site.
• Experience constructing slab‑on‑grade, raised foundations, retaining walls, ramps, and stairs.
• Practical hands‑on ability to finish concrete on smaller pours.
• General framing and carpentry knowledge (plumb and line, floor joists, ceiling joists, wall framing).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

Preferred qualifications & experience

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish for efficient crew leadership.
• Prior experience executing curb and gutter concrete work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate of $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave).
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Performance‑based compensation model with bonus earning potential.
• Company uniforms provided.
• Regular company‑sponsored events.