Assistant Finishing Superintendent

Aristeo Construction • Livonia, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At Aristeo, an Assistant Finishing Superintendent works closely with the Site Superintendent to coordinate and oversee concrete finishing operations on commercial and industrial construction projects. The role supervises finishing crews and concrete placements, ensuring work meets project specifications, ACI standards, finish tolerances, schedules, productivity goals, budgets, and safety requirements.

The position requires hands-on knowledge of concrete materials, placement methods, finishing techniques, equipment, and jobsite sequencing. It involves operating and managing finishing equipment, planning manpower and pours, monitoring quality and labor productivity, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized jobsite. Short- and long-term project travel is required, and candidates must be willing to travel or relocate for extended periods. The position requires on-site work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in commercial and/or industrial concrete construction, including extensive hands-on placement and finishing experience.
• Must be currently affiliated with a union trade.
• Strong knowledge of concrete materials, placement methods, finishing techniques, equipment, and jobsite sequencing.
• Hands-on experience operating finishing equipment, including ride-on and walk-behind trowels, vibratory screeds, early-entry saws, and laser screeds, as well as experience with shake floor placements.
• Ability to accurately interpret elevations, grades, slopes, and finish requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining schedules, productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Must be willing to travel or relocate for extended periods on a project-specific basis.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without further visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• ACI Flatwork Finisher/Technician certification or equivalent demonstrated knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct finishing crews to ensure adequate staffing and efficient execution of concrete pours.
• Coordinate pre-pour planning, conduct crew huddles, and ensure equipment, materials, deliveries, and specialty services are scheduled and available for concrete placements.
• Oversee concrete finishing to ensure work meets project specifications, ACI standards, and finish tolerances; monitor quality and direct corrections as needed.
• Manage finishing equipment, including trowels, screeds, vibrators, saws, and sealing equipment; ensure proper maintenance and coordinate repairs.
• Develop manpower look-ahead schedules, monitor labor productivity, and track finishing costs against project budgets.
• Enforce company and customer safety requirements, conduct daily safety briefings, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed