Concrete Foreman

Fessler & Bowman Inc•Smyrna, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fessler & Bowman is hiring an experienced Concrete Foreman to lead crews on commercial concrete projects across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The Foreman directs field work, maintains production and quality, runs a safe job site, and works closely with the Superintendent and Project Manager to meet schedules, satisfy customers, and protect the company’s reputation. Foremen lead their crews and projects with authority and support from a Superintendent and PM, with a stated career path to Superintendent. The work includes tilt-up, structural post-tension, slab-on-grade, and slab-on-deck construction. The Foreman sets daily production goals, assigns duties, checks layout and elevations, interprets plans and specifications, manages materials and equipment, and completes project and safety reporting. The position requires travel to job sites across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in heat and cold, near traffic and loud noise, in confined spaces, and at heights. Fessler & Bowman was founded in 1963 and has grown from a residential flatwork and basement wall contractor into a nationally recognized Top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor. The company describes customer satisfaction as central to its work and identifies its values as Open & Constructive, Take Pride in Our Product, Relentless Commitment, Care About Our Customers, and Team Success. Compensation and benefits include a company truck or vehicle allowance, company phone, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company contributions, paid holidays, paid time off, and per diem for applicable travel and overnight stays. The hiring process includes a phone screen, an in-person meeting, and pre-employment background check and drug test.

Requirements

At least five years of experience as a Concrete Foreman.
Experience leading crews of six or more on commercial concrete work.
OSHA 30 certification.
Valid driver's license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coach and develop crew members.
A safety-first attitude.
Commitment to integrity and the company Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

Clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead crews of six or more through forming, placing, and finishing commercial concrete work, including tilt-up, post-tension, slab-on-grade, and slab-on-deck projects.
Set daily production goals and assign duties to qualified tradespeople to achieve target production rates.
Ensure forms are straight, plumb, square, aligned with grid lines, and set to correct elevations.
Ensure concrete is placed at the correct rate and properly consolidated and vibrated.
Review, validate, and shoot grades; confirm elevations match the latest drawing revision.
Interpret plans, shop drawings, and specifications, and resolve discrepancies before they become problems.
Own the quality of daily work and carry punch-list items through completion.
Coach and develop crew members.
Conduct job-site safety inspections and toolbox talks, identify hazards, and correct unsafe acts promptly.
Ensure OSHA, safety, and environmental compliance; keep the site clean and safe; and complete incident reports promptly.
Update the Project Manager daily on progress and risks to schedule, quantities, or manpower.
Build a three-week look-ahead and review it with the General Superintendent and Project Manager.
Validate take-off quantities and ensure materials, equipment, and subcontractors are on site according to schedule.
Order materials and schedule equipment and tools as assigned.
Validate pour cards.
Track equipment, forms, shoring, and other assets, and remove them when work is complete.
Manage demobilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
Flag potential design, construction, or scheduling problems to the Superintendent early.
Ensure time-and-material and change-order work does not start until the Project Manager confirms a written customer commitment, and track that work accurately.
Enter timesheets with correct cost codes in Procore by 9:00 a.m. for the previous day.
Complete daily logs in Procore by 9:00 a.m., including weather, notes, photos, equipment, deliveries, documents, and work completed.
Complete daily equipment inspections in Tenna.