Concrete Foreman

Thompson Pipe Group•Conroe, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Foreman is responsible for providing hands-on leadership and supervision of production crews within a heavy industrial precast concrete manufacturing environment. This position oversees employees across various production stations and steps in as needed to support daily production needs, fill staffing gaps, and keep operations running safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on concrete experience and previous leadership or supervisory experience. Precast experience is not required; however, the candidate must have a solid understanding of concrete placement, forming, casting, finishing, curing, and common concrete defects. The Construction Foreman must be comfortable working alongside crews, providing direction and training, identifying quality issues, and ensuring employees follow all safety and production requirements. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands concrete, knows how to lead a crew, and is willing to step in wherever needed to support production.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on concrete experience, including precast, ready-mix, flatwork, concrete construction, or installation of precast pipe/box culvert on jobsites
Previous supervisory, foreman, or crew-lead experience strongly preferred
Solid understanding of concrete placement, forming, curing, finishing, and common concrete defects
Ability to lead and direct employees in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to read and understand basic drawings, production schedules, and work instructions, or the ability to learn quickly
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively with different crews and adapt to changing production needs
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and management

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Construction Foreman, Concrete Foreman, Production Foreman, Lead, or similar supervisory position
Experience in precast concrete manufacturing
Experience with precast concrete pipe, box culverts, drainage products, or other concrete infrastructure products
Experience working in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus
OSHA or other construction/industrial safety training is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead production crews at assigned stations based on daily production needs
Move between production stations as needed to fill staffing gaps and maintain production flow
Lead crews through daily concrete production activities, including placing, forming, casting, finishing, and curing
Assign daily work and provide clear direction to employees regarding production expectations
Monitor production activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards
Inspect work throughout the production process and identify quality issues before they result in rejected or defective product
Communicate production concerns, quality issues, staffing needs, equipment problems, and other operational issues to the Production Manager
Maintain accurate production logs and communicate daily production status to management
Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements throughout the production floor
Identify unsafe conditions and take immediate action to correct or report safety concerns
Train, coach, and cross-train employees on proper production procedures and work practices
Provide hands-on assistance to production crews when necessary to meet daily production goals
Monitor employee performance, productivity, work quality, and adherence to company policies
Assist with onboarding and training new employees
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive working environment
Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition
Coordinate with the Production Manager regarding daily staffing and production requirements
Assist with troubleshooting production issues and identifying solutions to keep production moving
Ensure employees properly use tools, equipment, and materials
Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and established plant procedures
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management