Concrete Foreman

MEI Rigging & Crating•Salisbury, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Concrete Foreman is a working foreman who supervises concrete laborers while directly participating in concrete construction activities at assigned job sites. The role oversees concrete preparation, placement, installation, finishing, and curing, and coordinates workforce, schedules, training, safety, materials, quality, cost, and project requirements. The position is based in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Typical hours are approximately 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, though schedules may vary with project and customer needs. Travel may be required, and per diem is provided for overnight stays outside the Salisbury area. MEI Industrial Solutions provides machinery moving services nationwide, including rigging, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating, and export packing. The Salisbury team supports relocations, heavy equipment installations and removals, crane work, concrete work, millwrighting, transportation, and storage. The company emphasizes integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven concrete foreman experience or comparable field experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, rigging, or machinery moving.
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, such as Wright Plan/CRM.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire; the company will assist as needed.
Ability to climb, stand, walk, sit, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, use hands and fingers to handle tools and controls and adjust straps, reach, push feet to operate a crane, pull handles, and grasp equipment.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service.
Maintain top-of-mind awareness for the safety of oneself and everyone at the job site.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related degree.
Commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Manage job-site activities of 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 how wind, heat, and cold affect curing throughout the process.
Work as a foreman while also being able to move machinery effectively.
Develop, train, and instruct labor crews in concrete practices and procedures, including safety.
Coordinate with safety personnel on safety training and investigations and reporting related to accidents, injuries, and equipment or property damage.
Build customer and employee relationships through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate professional conduct consistent with MEI’s mission, vision, and values.
Prepare work schedules and estimate labor and materials needed for concrete construction projects.
Read blueprints and drawings to ensure work is carried out accurately.