Concrete Foreman

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Salisbury, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Concrete Foreman oversees concrete laborers and directs concrete construction activities at assigned job sites, including preparation, placement, installation, finishing, and curing. This is a working foreman role: the employee supervises the crew while also participating directly in concrete construction and must be able to effectively move machinery. The position is based in Salisbury, Massachusetts, with typical hours of approximately 6:00 AM–2:30 PM; schedules and travel may vary with project and customer needs. Per diem is provided for overnight stays outside the Salisbury area. The foreman manages job-site activities and workforce performance, and coordinates scheduling, training, safety, materials, quality, cost, and project timelines. The role involves checking concrete forms, monitoring weather conditions that may affect curing, preparing work schedules and labor and material estimates, and reading blueprints and drawings to ensure accurate work. The foreman also works with safety personnel on training and incident investigations and reporting, and builds effective relationships with customers and employees. The work may involve extreme outdoor conditions throughout the year and may require weekend or holiday work. Physical activities include climbing, standing, walking, sitting, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, handling tools and equipment, reaching, and operating or manipulating equipment controls.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven concrete foreman experience or comparable field experience; experience in construction, manufacturing, rigging, or machinery moving is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, management, supervisory, and project management skills.
Self-directed and motivated.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and plans.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and other estimating and business software as needed.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and operating or handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related degree.
Commercial driver’s license.
Experience in the construction, manufacturing, rigging, or machinery moving industry.

Responsibilities

Manage all job-site activities of the concrete laborers.
Oversee concrete preparation, placement, installation, finishing, and curing.
Direct the workforce to meet operational goals for volume, cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
Inspect concrete forms and monitor wind, heat, cold, and their effects on curing.
Work as a foreman while directly participating in the work, including moving machinery.
Develop, train, and instruct laborer crews in concrete operating practices, procedures, and safety.
Coordinate safety training and the investigation and reporting of accidents, injuries, and equipment or property damage incidents with safety personnel.
Build customer and employee relationships through effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate professional conduct consistent with MEI’s mission, vision, and values.
Prepare work schedules and estimate labor and material requirements for concrete construction projects.
Read blueprints and drawings to ensure work is performed accurately.